Clear the Page of Distractions
UX Best Practices
Clearing the page of distractions means removing anything that doesn't support the user's current task. Every element on screen competes for attention — the fewer competitors, the more likely users complete the desired action.
Applies to: Checkout flows, sign-up pages, onboarding, and any conversion-critical screen.
Technique: Remove navigation, sidebars, ads, and secondary CTAs from pages where you want focused action.
Quiz
Pass: 3/3 correct1. Amazon's checkout removes main navigation because:
2. Hick's Law is relevant here because:
3. Which pages should NOT be heavily stripped of distractions?