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  The typical online banking experience is a maze of clicks and confusion. We made it better.
 

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What's wrong with online banks
  • Too many clicks: bill paying, transactions, account information, and other frequently used content buried deep within the site
  • Confusing navigation: Poorly labelled links and non-intuitive architecture create frustrating experiences
  • Limited ability to customize display of information
  • Non-essential elements (e.g. ads, special promotions, unrelated information, etc.) clog up the interface
  • Common task shortcuts not offered

"Financial institutions have miles to go when it comes to understanding what a good Internet finance site really is...Bank sites barely meet consumers' expectations."
-"Taking Financial Web Sites to the Next Level" (Bank Technology News)
  Why 37Betterbank is better
  • Quick Tools sidebar: Pay a bill, transfer funds, or get the status of a check right from the main account page instead of having to drill down to deeper levels
  • Most recent transactions clearly listed at the top of the page (visitors can choose how many recent transactions they want to view)
  • One page summary view of most recent deposits, withdrawals, ATM transactions, and e-bill payments
  • Visitors can easily switch accounts as well as see the number, type, and interest information for each account
  • Minimal graphics, text, and ads so only essential information is displayed
  • Expand or collapse tables of information to customize page to viewer preferences
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37Better Q&A

How do you choose which sites to redesign?
Like you, we at 37signals spend a lot of time using the web to save time and make our lives easier. Occasionally, we come across a site that does just the opposite, leaving us frustrated and confused. From these experiences, we rebuild the interfaces the way we think they should work.


Do these companies hire you for this work?
No. 37signals is not contracted to build these interfaces. Our hope, however, is that companies we examine will learn from the mistakes we point out and improve their sites for all of their customers.


Can you help with my site?
Sure. 37signals can redesign/refine your site and/or review your site's contingency design and overall usability. Please contact us for more information.


These pages may look different in older browsers like Netscape 4.x. Why is that?
Since such a small percentage of visitors use Netscape 4.x, we have chosen to optimize our layout for modern browsers.

 
 
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