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RAXXO Studios 9 min read

The Anatomy of a Good Empty State: 6 Patterns That Guide the Next Action

Three empty state types: first-run, cleared, error-empty, each needs different copy One primary action rule: never give an empty screen two equal buttons Copy teaches, never apologizes: replace "No items found" with a next step 6 patterns I ship across...

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  • Three empty state types: first-run, cleared, error-empty, each needs different copy
  • One primary action rule: never give an empty screen two equal buttons
  • Copy teaches, never apologizes: replace "No items found" with a next step

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