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  Easy to Use and
a Little Bit Fun
Intuitive interfaces, limited typing, key info highlighted, widgets, chat, photos, and more
We believe strongly in making business software that is easy to use and a little bit fun. In fact, it’s one of our core values. How do we do this? We have embraced the science of computer human interaction. Sounds like a silly concept but it’s hugely important. There is a massive body of work that has been compiled recently regarding browser based software, concepts and theories that are the basis for most modern software applications. With Target Net we’ve taken these concepts and expanded on them in new and novel ways.
Some of the techniques that make Target net engaging include: color coding of modules and widgets so users know exactly where they are at all times; highlighting of key information that needs to be used frequently or found quickly; the use of simple icons and naming conventions and the grouping of items and sections in logical and work-flow related structures. These ideas may sound basic, but they are only the beginning. In addition to the above, and many more commonly known and widely used user interface design paradigms, we have implemented many of our own proprietary concepts in Target Net.
Testing and re-testing, novice users can learn 80% of Target Net in less than two hours!
So how do we know our user interfaces are easy and intuitive? How do we know it will take minimal training for even the most challenging users? It’s easy. We tested it. Target Net went through extensive user testing over the course of its development. Locations of buttons, menus and hyperlinks, advanced and beginner tool selections, entire workflow processes were designed, tested then re-designed and re-tested over and over again. The user interface for Target Net is now configured so that over 80% of the application's functionality can be learned by a novice user within two hours! How many other meetings management or sales force automation tools in the hotel industry can make that claim?
A little bit fun!
But more than just easy to use, we strove to make Target Net a little bit fun! We added customizable widgets so users can expand the functionality of their application to suit their needs. We added a chat feature to make communicating with colleagues or sister properties easy. And we added community tools. Familiar to any user of Facebook or other social networking sites, community tools are designed to let your team share what it means to be a hotelier. To work in the greatest profession in the world! See Building your community for more details on the community module and how it can do a lot more than just add fun for your team.
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