UX:* Use a clean, step-by-step workflow: onboarding with clear microinteractions, and a prominent, large **Submit Sighting** button with a simple photo upload interface (e.g., drag-and-drop or camera roll). Provide optional guided prompts (e.g., What part of the body or habitat visible?) to guide photo quality and reduce ambiguous submissions.

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Optimizing UX in Photography Platforms: Onboarding with Clear Microinteractions and a Prominent Submit Sighting Button In today’s competitive digital landscape, user experience (UX) determines whether an app or website succeeds or fails. Nowhere is this more critical than in photography platforms where visual input is central. A seamless onboarding process paired with an intuitive submission flow can dramatically increase user retention and creative engagement. This article explores a clean, step-by-step UX workflow focused on guiding new users through onboarding using clear microinteractions—particularly emphasizing a prominent, large Submit Sighting button with an easy photo upload interface—and incorporating optional guided prompts to ensure high-quality submissions. --- ### Step 1: Onboarding with Clear Microinteractions