Get a severity-rated usability review
Not all usability issues deserve a sprint. Get a review where every finding is rated by severity so you fix what actually hurts users first.
A flat list of 30 usability problems is paralyzing. Without severity, teams either fix the easy cosmetic ones or argue about priority in meetings. Rating each issue turns the list into a plan.
This tool assigns a severity to every finding — from cosmetic to catastrophic — based on how much it blocks or frustrates users. You get an ordered backlog: critical blockers at the top, nice-to-haves at the bottom.
The tool for this
🔍Usability Audit
Heuristic audit against Nielsen's 10 — each finding with a heuristic, severity and fix.
Frequently asked questions
How is severity decided? +
By impact and frequency: an issue that blocks a core task for everyone rates higher than a cosmetic one that few notice. The tool applies this consistently.
What severity levels are used? +
A common scale from cosmetic to minor, major and critical/blocker, so the team shares a vocabulary for prioritization.
Can I re-run after fixes? +
Yes — re-describe the updated screen to confirm the high-severity issues are resolved.
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