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Debenhams’ E-Commerce UX
This is a case study of Debenhams’ e-commerce user experience (UX) performance. It’s based on a full-performance review of more than 550 design elements. 59 other sites have also been benchmarked for a complete picture of the e-commerce UX landscape
Debenhams’ overall e-commerce UX performance is mediocre. The main culprits of this are broken On-Site Search and poor Product Page performances.
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Debenhams’ Homepage & Category performance is decent. Notably, Debenhams’ category experience has good Intermediary Category Pages.
Debenhams’ On-Site Search performance is broken. Debenhams’ search experience is particularly thwarted by usability issues related to poor Search Form & Logic, broken Search Query Types, and broken Results Layout & Filtering.
Debenhams’ Product Lists & Filtering performance is acceptable. Notably, Debenhams’ product list performance is hampered by poor Loading Products and broken Sorting, although this is helped somewhat by good List Items: Personalization and List Layout.
Debenhams’ Product Page performance is poor. Some of Debenhams’ biggest product page usability issues are due to mediocre Product Video & 360-View, mediocre Product Descriptions, and poor Cross-Sells & Cross-Navigation.
Debenhams’ Cart & Checkout performance is mediocre. Notably, Debenhams’ checkout performance is hampered by mediocre Order Review and poor Gifting Flow & Features, although this is helped somewhat by state of the art Field Labels & Microcopy and Account Selection & Creation.
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Debenhams' E-Commerce UX: 436 guidelines · Comparative score: 329.7
Homepage & Category: 62 guidelines · Score: 776.8
Homepage: 15 guidelines · Score: 149.2
These 15 ‘Homepage’ guidelines are only available in Baymard Premium — they are based on our large-scale Homepage & Category UX research study, and outline the 15 elements necessary to create a high-performing ‘Homepage’ implementation.
Premium also shows you why Debenhams and 59 other top e-commerce sites perform as they do, and allow you to self-audit your own sites to see how your UX performance stacks up against theirs — learn more.
Guideline #237 Adhered High · Score: 33.2
Guideline #240 Adhered Low · Score: 11.8
Guideline #242 Issue Resolved · Score: 23.7
Guideline #248 Violated Low · Score: -11.8
Guideline #235 Adhered Low · Score: 7.1
Guideline #238 Adhered High · Score: 23.7
Guideline #236 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #246 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #249 Adhered High · Score: 14.2
Guideline #245 Issue Resolved · Score: 23.7
Guideline #241 Adhered High · Score: 14.2
Guideline #247 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #239 Violated High · Score: -14.2
Guideline #264 Adhered High · Score: 9.5
Guideline #257 Adhered High · Score: 14.2
Category Taxonomy: 14 guidelines · Score: 198.9
These 14 ‘Category Taxonomy’ guidelines are only available in Baymard Premium — they are based on our large-scale Homepage & Category UX research study, and outline the 14 elements necessary to create a high-performing ‘Category Taxonomy’ implementation.
Premium also shows you why Debenhams and 59 other top e-commerce sites perform as they do, and allow you to self-audit your own sites to see how your UX performance stacks up against theirs — learn more.
Guideline #253 Violated High · Score: -33.2
Guideline #261 Adhered High · Score: 23.7
Guideline #263 Adhered High · Score: 33.2
Guideline #266 Violated High · Score: -23.7
Guideline #267 Adhered High · Score: 33.2
Guideline #268 Adhered High · Score: 28.4
Guideline #259 Issue Resolved · Score: 37.9
Guideline #282 Adhered High · Score: 23.7
Guideline #286 Adhered High · Score: 23.7
Guideline #274 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #251 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #278 Adhered High · Score: 18.9
Guideline #277 Issue Resolved · Score: 18.9
Guideline #318 Adhered High · Score: 14.2
Main Navigation: 16 guidelines · Score: 225.0
These 16 ‘Main Navigation’ guidelines are only available in Baymard Premium — they are based on our large-scale Homepage & Category UX research study, and outline the 16 elements necessary to create a high-performing ‘Main Navigation’ implementation.
Premium also shows you why Debenhams and 59 other top e-commerce sites perform as they do, and allow you to self-audit your own sites to see how your UX performance stacks up against theirs — learn more.
Guideline #287 Adhered High · Score: 33.2
Guideline #294 Adhered High · Score: 37.9
Guideline #302 Adhered High · Score: 33.2
Guideline #289 Adhered Low · Score: 11.8
Guideline #288 Violated Low · Score: -14.2
Guideline #303 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #298 Issue Resolved · Score: 28.4
Guideline #291 Adhered High · Score: 23.7
Guideline #297 Adhered High · Score: 18.9
Guideline #256 Issue Resolved · Score: 23.7
Guideline #304 Issue Resolved · Score: 23.7
Guideline #305 Violated High · Score: -18.9
Guideline #296 Issue Resolved · Score: 18.9
Guideline #299 Issue Resolved · Score: 14.2
Guideline #306 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #300 Violated High · Score: -9.5
Intermediary Category Pages: 6 guidelines · Score: 101.8
These 6 ‘Intermediary Category Pages’ guidelines are only available in Baymard Premium — they are based on our large-scale Homepage & Category UX research study, and outline the 6 elements necessary to create a high-performing ‘Intermediary Category Pages’ implementation.
Premium also shows you why Debenhams and 59 other top e-commerce sites perform as they do, and allow you to self-audit your own sites to see how your UX performance stacks up against theirs — learn more.
Guideline #307 Adhered High · Score: 37.9
Guideline #309 Adhered Low · Score: 16.6
Guideline #308 Issue Resolved · Score: 23.7
Guideline #311 Adhered High · Score: 23.7
Guideline #312 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #310 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Site-Wide Layout: 11 guidelines · Score: 101.8
These 11 ‘Site-Wide Layout’ guidelines are only available in Baymard Premium — they are based on our large-scale Homepage & Category UX research study, and outline the 11 elements necessary to create a high-performing ‘Site-Wide Layout’ implementation.
Premium also shows you why Debenhams and 59 other top e-commerce sites perform as they do, and allow you to self-audit your own sites to see how your UX performance stacks up against theirs — learn more.
Guideline #279 Violated Low · Score: -11.8
Guideline #258 Issue Resolved · Score: 37.9
Guideline #252 Adhered High · Score: 23.7
Guideline #250 Adhered High · Score: 18.9
Guideline #293 Violated High · Score: -18.9
Guideline #290 Adhered High · Score: 14.2
Guideline #284 Issue Resolved · Score: 14.2
Guideline #260 Adhered High · Score: 14.2
Guideline #255 Violated High · Score: -9.5
Guideline #273 Adhered High · Score: 18.9
Guideline #940 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
On-Site Search: 50 guidelines · Score: -63.6
Search Query Types: 12 guidelines · Score: -103.8
These 12 ‘Search Query Types’ guidelines are only available in Baymard Premium — they are based on our large-scale On-Site Search UX research study, and outline the 12 elements necessary to create a high-performing ‘Search Query Types’ implementation.
Premium also shows you why Debenhams and 59 other top e-commerce sites perform as they do, and allow you to self-audit your own sites to see how your UX performance stacks up against theirs — learn more.
Guideline #333 Adhered High · Score: 53.6
Guideline #334 Violated Low · Score: -26.8
Guideline #340 Neutral · Score: 0.0
Guideline #335 Violated Low · Score: -16.7
Guideline #337 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #341 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #344 Violated High · Score: -46.9
Guideline #399 Violated High · Score: -33.5
Guideline #338 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #347 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #342 Violated High · Score: -33.5
Guideline #398 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Search Form & Logic: 10 guidelines · Score: 40.2
These 10 ‘Search Form & Logic’ guidelines are only available in Baymard Premium — they are based on our large-scale On-Site Search UX research study, and outline the 10 elements necessary to create a high-performing ‘Search Form & Logic’ implementation.
Premium also shows you why Debenhams and 59 other top e-commerce sites perform as they do, and allow you to self-audit your own sites to see how your UX performance stacks up against theirs — learn more.
Guideline #336 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #346 Violated High · Score: -40.2
Guideline #349 Issue Resolved · Score: 33.5
Guideline #407 Violated High · Score: -46.9
Guideline #339 Issue Resolved · Score: 33.5
Guideline #343 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #351 Adhered High · Score: 33.5
Guideline #348 Adhered High · Score: 26.8
Guideline #350 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #352 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Search Autocomplete: 8 guidelines · Score: 93.8
These 8 ‘Search Autocomplete’ guidelines are only available in Baymard Premium — they are based on our large-scale On-Site Search UX research study, and outline the 8 elements necessary to create a high-performing ‘Search Autocomplete’ implementation.
Premium also shows you why Debenhams and 59 other top e-commerce sites perform as they do, and allow you to self-audit your own sites to see how your UX performance stacks up against theirs — learn more.
Guideline #359 Adhered High · Score: 40.2
Guideline #404 Adhered Low · Score: 20.1
Guideline #361 Adhered High · Score: 20.1
Guideline #356 Issue Resolved · Score: 33.5
Guideline #369 Adhered High · Score: 40.2
Guideline #368 Violated High · Score: -33.5
Guideline #363 Violated High · Score: -26.8
Guideline #1001 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Results Logic & Guidance: 8 guidelines · Score: 56.9
These 8 ‘Results Logic & Guidance’ guidelines are only available in Baymard Premium — they are based on our large-scale On-Site Search UX research study, and outline the 8 elements necessary to create a high-performing ‘Results Logic & Guidance’ implementation.
Premium also shows you why Debenhams and 59 other top e-commerce sites perform as they do, and allow you to self-audit your own sites to see how your UX performance stacks up against theirs — learn more.
Guideline #358 Violated High · Score: -46.9
Guideline #362 Violated Low · Score: -23.4
Guideline #370 Adhered High · Score: 40.2
Guideline #367 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #355 Adhered High · Score: 20.1
Guideline #394 Issue Resolved · Score: 33.5
Guideline #365 Issue Resolved · Score: 33.5
Guideline #371 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Results Layout & Filtering: 12 guidelines · Score: -150.7
These 12 ‘Results Layout & Filtering’ guidelines are only available in Baymard Premium — they are based on our large-scale On-Site Search UX research study, and outline the 12 elements necessary to create a high-performing ‘Results Layout & Filtering’ implementation.
Premium also shows you why Debenhams and 59 other top e-commerce sites perform as they do, and allow you to self-audit your own sites to see how your UX performance stacks up against theirs — learn more.
Guideline #382 Violated High · Score: -33.5
Guideline #379 Violated High · Score: -53.6
Guideline #386 Issue Resolved · Score: 46.9
Guideline #381 Neutral · Score: 0.0
Guideline #377 Neutral · Score: 0.0
Guideline #376 Violated High · Score: -53.6
Guideline #403 Violated Low · Score: -23.4
Guideline #393 Violated High · Score: -33.5
Guideline #406 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #378 Neutral · Score: 0.0
Guideline #401 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #402 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Product Lists & Filtering: 95 guidelines · Score: 369.0
List Layout: 7 guidelines · Score: 110.4
These 7 ‘List Layout’ guidelines are only available in Baymard Premium — they are based on our large-scale Product Lists & Filtering UX research study, and outline the 7 elements necessary to create a high-performing ‘List Layout’ implementation.
Premium also shows you why Debenhams and 59 other top e-commerce sites perform as they do, and allow you to self-audit your own sites to see how your UX performance stacks up against theirs — learn more.
Guideline #541 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #533 Adhered High · Score: 32.3
Guideline #531 Adhered Low · Score: 13.5
Guideline #537 Adhered High · Score: 26.9
Guideline #535 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #536 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #862 Adhered High · Score: 37.7
Loading Products: 5 guidelines · Score: -32.3
These 5 ‘Loading Products’ guidelines are only available in Baymard Premium — they are based on our large-scale Product Lists & Filtering UX research study, and outline the 5 elements necessary to create a high-performing ‘Loading Products’ implementation.
Premium also shows you why Debenhams and 59 other top e-commerce sites perform as they do, and allow you to self-audit your own sites to see how your UX performance stacks up against theirs — learn more.
Guideline #501 Violated High · Score: -32.3
Guideline #502 Violated Low · Score: -16.2
Guideline #503 Violated High · Score: -16.2
Guideline #504 Adhered High · Score: 32.3
Guideline #505 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
List Items: Product Info & Thumbnails: 16 guidelines · Score: 126.6
These 16 ‘List Items: Product Info & Thumbnails’ guidelines are only available in Baymard Premium — they are based on our large-scale Product Lists & Filtering UX research study, and outline the 16 elements necessary to create a high-performing ‘List Items: Product Info & Thumbnails’ implementation.
Premium also shows you why Debenhams and 59 other top e-commerce sites perform as they do, and allow you to self-audit your own sites to see how your UX performance stacks up against theirs — learn more.
Guideline #440 Adhered High · Score: 43.1
Guideline #421 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #443 Adhered High · Score: 37.7
Guideline #446 Violated High · Score: -32.3
Guideline #422 Adhered High · Score: 32.3
Guideline #441 Violated High · Score: -26.9
Guideline #447 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #444 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #455 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #445 Adhered High · Score: 37.7
Guideline #457 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #463 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #456 Adhered Low · Score: 13.5
Guideline #458 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #459 Adhered High · Score: 21.5
Guideline #462 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
List Items: Interface & Hit Areas: 11 guidelines · Score: 26.9
These 11 ‘List Items: Interface & Hit Areas’ guidelines are only available in Baymard Premium — they are based on our large-scale Product Lists & Filtering UX research study, and outline the 11 elements necessary to create a high-performing ‘List Items: Interface & Hit Areas’ implementation.
Premium also shows you why Debenhams and 59 other top e-commerce sites perform as they do, and allow you to self-audit your own sites to see how your UX performance stacks up against theirs — learn more.
Guideline #448 Adhered High · Score: 37.7
Guideline #528 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #452 Adhered High · Score: 26.9
Guideline #450 Violated High · Score: -26.9
Guideline #449 Adhered High · Score: 26.9
Guideline #525 Adhered Low · Score: 13.5
Guideline #527 Violated High · Score: -26.9
Guideline #529 Violated Low · Score: -16.2
Guideline #530 Violated Low · Score: -8.1
Guideline #526 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #993 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
List Items: Personalization: 5 guidelines · Score: 43.1
These 5 ‘List Items: Personalization’ guidelines are only available in Baymard Premium — they are based on our large-scale Product Lists & Filtering UX research study, and outline the 5 elements necessary to create a high-performing ‘List Items: Personalization’ implementation.
Premium also shows you why Debenhams and 59 other top e-commerce sites perform as they do, and allow you to self-audit your own sites to see how your UX performance stacks up against theirs — learn more.
Guideline #480 Adhered High · Score: 37.7
Guideline #482 Adhered High · Score: 26.9
Guideline #483 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #485 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #484 Violated High · Score: -21.5
Filtering: Available Filters: 10 guidelines · Score: 64.6
These 10 ‘Filtering: Available Filters’ guidelines are only available in Baymard Premium — they are based on our large-scale Product Lists & Filtering UX research study, and outline the 10 elements necessary to create a high-performing ‘Filtering: Available Filters’ implementation.
Premium also shows you why Debenhams and 59 other top e-commerce sites perform as they do, and allow you to self-audit your own sites to see how your UX performance stacks up against theirs — learn more.
Guideline #409 Adhered High · Score: 43.1
Guideline #413 Violated High · Score: -37.7
Guideline #418 Adhered Low · Score: 18.9
Guideline #408 Adhered High · Score: 37.7
Guideline #417 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #540 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #410 Adhered Low · Score: 16.2
Guideline #414 Violated Low · Score: -13.5
Guideline #416 Adhered High · Score: 26.9
Guideline #415 Violated High · Score: -26.9
Filtering: Scope & Logic: 14 guidelines · Score: 88.9
These 14 ‘Filtering: Scope & Logic’ guidelines are only available in Baymard Premium — they are based on our large-scale Product Lists & Filtering UX research study, and outline the 14 elements necessary to create a high-performing ‘Filtering: Scope & Logic’ implementation.
Premium also shows you why Debenhams and 59 other top e-commerce sites perform as they do, and allow you to self-audit your own sites to see how your UX performance stacks up against theirs — learn more.
Guideline #424 Violated Low · Score: -18.9
Guideline #427 Adhered High · Score: 37.7
Guideline #433 Violated High · Score: -37.7
Guideline #423 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #430 Violated High · Score: -32.3
Guideline #428 Adhered High · Score: 21.5
Guideline #432 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #429 Adhered High · Score: 10.8
Guideline #436 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #439 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #488 Adhered High · Score: 26.9
Guideline #492 Adhered High · Score: 26.9
Guideline #493 Adhered High · Score: 26.9
Guideline #486 Adhered High · Score: 26.9
Filtering: Interface & Layout: 11 guidelines · Score: 83.5
These 11 ‘Filtering: Interface & Layout’ guidelines are only available in Baymard Premium — they are based on our large-scale Product Lists & Filtering UX research study, and outline the 11 elements necessary to create a high-performing ‘Filtering: Interface & Layout’ implementation.
Premium also shows you why Debenhams and 59 other top e-commerce sites perform as they do, and allow you to self-audit your own sites to see how your UX performance stacks up against theirs — learn more.
Guideline #468 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #474 Adhered High · Score: 32.3
Guideline #470 Adhered High · Score: 37.7
Guideline #464 Violated Low · Score: -13.5
Guideline #467 Adhered High · Score: 26.9
Guideline #475 Violated High · Score: -26.9
Guideline #479 Adhered High · Score: 26.9
Guideline #476 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #465 Issue Resolved · Score: 26.9
Guideline #471 Violated High · Score: -26.9
Guideline #472 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Sorting: 11 guidelines · Score: -53.9
These 11 ‘Sorting’ guidelines are only available in Baymard Premium — they are based on our large-scale Product Lists & Filtering UX research study, and outline the 11 elements necessary to create a high-performing ‘Sorting’ implementation.
Premium also shows you why Debenhams and 59 other top e-commerce sites perform as they do, and allow you to self-audit your own sites to see how your UX performance stacks up against theirs — learn more.
Guideline #510 Violated High · Score: -43.1
Guideline #511 Violated High · Score: -37.7
Guideline #539 Violated High · Score: -21.5
Guideline #514 Adhered High · Score: 26.9
Guideline #513 Adhered High · Score: 26.9
Guideline #509 Violated High · Score: -26.9
Guideline #521 Adhered High · Score: 26.9
Guideline #517 Violated High · Score: -21.5
Guideline #515 Adhered High · Score: 16.2
Guideline #516 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #523 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Comparison Tool: 5 guidelines · Score: -88.9
These 5 ‘Comparison Tool’ guidelines are only available in Baymard Premium — they are based on our large-scale Product Lists & Filtering UX research study, and outline the 5 elements necessary to create a high-performing ‘Comparison Tool’ implementation.
Premium also shows you why Debenhams and 59 other top e-commerce sites perform as they do, and allow you to self-audit your own sites to see how your UX performance stacks up against theirs — learn more.
Guideline #495 Violated Low · Score: -18.9
Guideline #496 Violated Low · Score: -13.5
Guideline #497 Violated Low · Score: -18.9
Guideline #499 Violated High · Score: -16.2
Guideline #498 Violated High · Score: -21.5
Product Page: 95 guidelines · Score: 155.3
Product Page Layout: 8 guidelines · Score: 43.1
These 8 ‘Product Page Layout’ guidelines are only available in Baymard Premium — they are based on our large-scale Product Page UX research study, and outline the 8 elements necessary to create a high-performing ‘Product Page Layout’ implementation.
Premium also shows you why Debenhams and 59 other top e-commerce sites perform as they do, and allow you to self-audit your own sites to see how your UX performance stacks up against theirs — learn more.
Guideline #751 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #753 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #758 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #757 Adhered High · Score: 24.2
Guideline #784 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #738 Adhered Low · Score: 10.4
Guideline #766 Adhered High · Score: 17.3
Guideline #846 Violated Low · Score: -8.6
Product Images: 9 guidelines · Score: 93.2
These 9 ‘Product Images’ guidelines are only available in Baymard Premium — they are based on our large-scale Product Page UX research study, and outline the 9 elements necessary to create a high-performing ‘Product Images’ implementation.
Premium also shows you why Debenhams and 59 other top e-commerce sites perform as they do, and allow you to self-audit your own sites to see how your UX performance stacks up against theirs — learn more.
Guideline #740 Adhered High · Score: 27.6
Guideline #741 Adhered High · Score: 24.2
Guideline #747 Adhered High · Score: 24.2
Guideline #755 Violated High · Score: -17.3
Guideline #744 Adhered High · Score: 17.3
Guideline #745 Adhered High · Score: 17.3
Guideline #752 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #854 Issue Resolved · Score: 17.3
Guideline #756 Violated High · Score: -17.3
Image Gallery UI: 10 guidelines · Score: 58.7
These 10 ‘Image Gallery UI’ guidelines are only available in Baymard Premium — they are based on our large-scale Product Page UX research study, and outline the 10 elements necessary to create a high-performing ‘Image Gallery UI’ implementation.
Premium also shows you why Debenhams and 59 other top e-commerce sites perform as they do, and allow you to self-audit your own sites to see how your UX performance stacks up against theirs — learn more.
Guideline #774 Adhered High · Score: 24.2
Guideline #771 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #776 Violated High · Score: -24.2
Guideline #775 Adhered High · Score: 20.7
Guideline #779 Adhered High · Score: 17.3
Guideline #783 Violated High · Score: -17.3
Guideline #781 Adhered High · Score: 17.3
Guideline #773 Adhered High · Score: 10.4
Guideline #778 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #777 Adhered High · Score: 10.4
Product Video & 360-View: 4 guidelines · Score: 1.7
These 4 ‘Product Video & 360-View’ guidelines are only available in Baymard Premium — they are based on our large-scale Product Page UX research study, and outline the 4 elements necessary to create a high-performing ‘Product Video & 360-View’ implementation.
Premium also shows you why Debenhams and 59 other top e-commerce sites perform as they do, and allow you to self-audit your own sites to see how your UX performance stacks up against theirs — learn more.
Guideline #759 Adhered High · Score: 17.3
Guideline #770 Violated Low · Score: -8.6
Guideline #760 Violated Low · Score: -6.9
Guideline #761 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
The 'Buy' Section: 9 guidelines · Score: -70.8
These 9 ‘The 'Buy' Section’ guidelines are only available in Baymard Premium — they are based on our large-scale Product Page UX research study, and outline the 9 elements necessary to create a high-performing ‘The 'Buy' Section’ implementation.
Premium also shows you why Debenhams and 59 other top e-commerce sites perform as they do, and allow you to self-audit your own sites to see how your UX performance stacks up against theirs — learn more.
Guideline #791 Violated High · Score: -17.3
Guideline #795 Violated High · Score: -24.2
Guideline #820 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #798 Violated High · Score: -17.3
Guideline #817 Violated High · Score: -17.3
Guideline #792 Violated Low · Score: -8.6
Guideline #816 Adhered High · Score: 17.3
Guideline #793 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #789 Violated Low · Score: -3.5
Shipping, Returns, and Gifting: 7 guidelines · Score: 22.4
These 7 ‘Shipping, Returns, and Gifting’ guidelines are only available in Baymard Premium — they are based on our large-scale Product Page UX research study, and outline the 7 elements necessary to create a high-performing ‘Shipping, Returns, and Gifting’ implementation.
Premium also shows you why Debenhams and 59 other top e-commerce sites perform as they do, and allow you to self-audit your own sites to see how your UX performance stacks up against theirs — learn more.
Guideline #825 Adhered Low · Score: 8.6
Guideline #826 Adhered High · Score: 17.3
Guideline #803 Adhered High · Score: 24.2
Guideline #836 Violated High · Score: -17.3
Guideline #804 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #802 Violated High · Score: -10.4
Guideline #805 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Product Variations: 9 guidelines · Score: 58.7
These 9 ‘Product Variations’ guidelines are only available in Baymard Premium — they are based on our large-scale Product Page UX research study, and outline the 9 elements necessary to create a high-performing ‘Product Variations’ implementation.
Premium also shows you why Debenhams and 59 other top e-commerce sites perform as they do, and allow you to self-audit your own sites to see how your UX performance stacks up against theirs — learn more.
Guideline #848 Violated High · Score: -24.2
Guideline #853 Adhered High · Score: 17.3
Guideline #849 Adhered High · Score: 17.3
Guideline #837 Adhered High · Score: 17.3
Guideline #851 Adhered High · Score: 10.4
Guideline #800 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #850 Adhered High · Score: 6.9
Guideline #852 Adhered High · Score: 6.9
Guideline #856 Adhered High · Score: 6.9
Product Descriptions: 7 guidelines · Score: 46.6
These 7 ‘Product Descriptions’ guidelines are only available in Baymard Premium — they are based on our large-scale Product Page UX research study, and outline the 7 elements necessary to create a high-performing ‘Product Descriptions’ implementation.
Premium also shows you why Debenhams and 59 other top e-commerce sites perform as they do, and allow you to self-audit your own sites to see how your UX performance stacks up against theirs — learn more.
Guideline #841 Violated Low · Score: -12.1
Guideline #843 Adhered High · Score: 24.2
Guideline #861 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #860 Adhered High · Score: 17.3
Guideline #845 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #844 Adhered High · Score: 17.3
Guideline #847 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Specifications Sheet: 5 guidelines · Score: -34.5
These 5 ‘Specifications Sheet’ guidelines are only available in Baymard Premium — they are based on our large-scale Product Page UX research study, and outline the 5 elements necessary to create a high-performing ‘Specifications Sheet’ implementation.
Premium also shows you why Debenhams and 59 other top e-commerce sites perform as they do, and allow you to self-audit your own sites to see how your UX performance stacks up against theirs — learn more.
Guideline #858 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #840 Violated High · Score: -17.3
Guideline #835 Violated High · Score: -17.3
Guideline #839 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #857 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
User Reviews: 13 guidelines · Score: -55.2
These 13 ‘User Reviews’ guidelines are only available in Baymard Premium — they are based on our large-scale Product Page UX research study, and outline the 13 elements necessary to create a high-performing ‘User Reviews’ implementation.
Premium also shows you why Debenhams and 59 other top e-commerce sites perform as they do, and allow you to self-audit your own sites to see how your UX performance stacks up against theirs — learn more.
Guideline #739 Adhered High · Score: 24.2
Guideline #743 Adhered High · Score: 24.2
Guideline #750 Violated High · Score: -27.6
Guideline #749 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #768 Violated Low · Score: -8.6
Guideline #742 Violated High · Score: -17.3
Guideline #748 Violated Low · Score: -8.6
Guideline #785 Violated High · Score: -17.3
Guideline #767 Violated High · Score: -17.3
Guideline #765 Violated High · Score: -17.3
Guideline #746 Violated High · Score: -17.3
Guideline #763 Adhered High · Score: 10.4
Guideline #786 Adhered High · Score: 17.3
Auxiliary Content: 5 guidelines · Score: -27.6
These 5 ‘Auxiliary Content’ guidelines are only available in Baymard Premium — they are based on our large-scale Product Page UX research study, and outline the 5 elements necessary to create a high-performing ‘Auxiliary Content’ implementation.
Premium also shows you why Debenhams and 59 other top e-commerce sites perform as they do, and allow you to self-audit your own sites to see how your UX performance stacks up against theirs — learn more.
Guideline #807 Violated High · Score: -24.2
Guideline #788 Adhered High · Score: 13.8
Guideline #787 Violated High · Score: -17.3
Guideline #806 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #769 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Cross-Sells & Cross-Navigation: 9 guidelines · Score: 19.0
These 9 ‘Cross-Sells & Cross-Navigation’ guidelines are only available in Baymard Premium — they are based on our large-scale Product Page UX research study, and outline the 9 elements necessary to create a high-performing ‘Cross-Sells & Cross-Navigation’ implementation.
Premium also shows you why Debenhams and 59 other top e-commerce sites perform as they do, and allow you to self-audit your own sites to see how your UX performance stacks up against theirs — learn more.
Guideline #810 Violated Low · Score: -8.6
Guideline #811 Violated Low · Score: -12.1
Guideline #828 Neutral · Score: 0.0
Guideline #813 Adhered High · Score: 17.3
Guideline #814 Adhered Low · Score: 8.6
Guideline #812 Violated High · Score: -17.3
Guideline #821 Neutral · Score: 0.0
Guideline #819 Issue Resolved · Score: 20.7
Guideline #827 Adhered High · Score: 10.4
Cart & Checkout: 134 guidelines · Score: 411.0
Shopping Cart & “Added to Cart” Behavior: 10 guidelines · Score: 24.6
These 10 ‘Shopping Cart & “Added to Cart” Behavior’ guidelines are only available in Baymard Premium — they are based on our large-scale Cart & Checkout UX research study, and outline the 10 elements necessary to create a high-performing ‘Shopping Cart & “Added to Cart” Behavior’ implementation.
Premium also shows you why Debenhams and 59 other top e-commerce sites perform as they do, and allow you to self-audit your own sites to see how your UX performance stacks up against theirs — learn more.
Guideline #601 Adhered Low · Score: 6.8
Guideline #600 Issue Resolved · Score: 13.7
Guideline #602 Issue Resolved · Score: 13.7
Guideline #603 Issue Resolved · Score: 13.7
Guideline #732 Violated High · Score: -19.1
Guideline #620 Violated Low · Score: -6.8
Guideline #623 Violated Low · Score: -6.8
Guideline #622 Adhered Low · Score: 6.8
Guideline #673 Adhered High · Score: 13.7
Guideline #624 Violated High · Score: -10.9
Account Selection & Creation: 9 guidelines · Score: 73.7
‘State of the Art’
These 9 ‘Account Selection & Creation’ guidelines are only available in Baymard Premium — they are based on our large-scale Cart & Checkout UX research study, and outline the 9 elements necessary to create a high-performing ‘Account Selection & Creation’ implementation.
Premium also shows you why Debenhams and 59 other top e-commerce sites perform as they do, and allow you to self-audit your own sites to see how your UX performance stacks up against theirs — learn more.
Guideline #637 Adhered High · Score: 19.1
Guideline #652 Adhered High · Score: 19.1
Guideline #639 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #677 Neutral · Score: 0.0
Guideline #638 Violated High · Score: -13.7
Guideline #653 Adhered High · Score: 13.7
Guideline #676 Adhered High · Score: 13.7
Guideline #665 Adhered High · Score: 13.7
Guideline #640 Adhered High · Score: 8.2
Customer & Address Information: 12 guidelines · Score: 90.1
These 12 ‘Customer & Address Information’ guidelines are only available in Baymard Premium — they are based on our large-scale Cart & Checkout UX research study, and outline the 12 elements necessary to create a high-performing ‘Customer & Address Information’ implementation.
Premium also shows you why Debenhams and 59 other top e-commerce sites perform as they do, and allow you to self-audit your own sites to see how your UX performance stacks up against theirs — learn more.
Guideline #731 Violated Low · Score: -9.6
Guideline #566 Adhered High · Score: 21.8
Guideline #567 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #565 Issue Resolved · Score: 19.1
Guideline #736 Adhered High · Score: 19.1
Guideline #561 Issue Resolved · Score: 13.7
Guideline #558 Adhered High · Score: 13.7
Guideline #557 Violated Low · Score: -6.8
Guideline #560 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #573 Adhered High · Score: 10.9
Guideline #562 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #564 Adhered High · Score: 8.2
Gifting Flow & Features: 5 guidelines · Score: -13.7
These 5 ‘Gifting Flow & Features’ guidelines are only available in Baymard Premium — they are based on our large-scale Cart & Checkout UX research study, and outline the 5 elements necessary to create a high-performing ‘Gifting Flow & Features’ implementation.
Premium also shows you why Debenhams and 59 other top e-commerce sites perform as they do, and allow you to self-audit your own sites to see how your UX performance stacks up against theirs — learn more.
Guideline #647 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #650 Violated High · Score: -13.7
Guideline #646 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #649 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #645 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Shipping & Store Pickup: 11 guidelines · Score: 12.3
These 11 ‘Shipping & Store Pickup’ guidelines are only available in Baymard Premium — they are based on our large-scale Cart & Checkout UX research study, and outline the 11 elements necessary to create a high-performing ‘Shipping & Store Pickup’ implementation.
Premium also shows you why Debenhams and 59 other top e-commerce sites perform as they do, and allow you to self-audit your own sites to see how your UX performance stacks up against theirs — learn more.
Guideline #544 Adhered High · Score: 19.1
Guideline #547 Violated Low · Score: -8.2
Guideline #550 Violated High · Score: -13.7
Guideline #543 Violated High · Score: -13.7
Guideline #548 Violated Low · Score: -5.5
Guideline #549 Adhered High · Score: 5.5
Guideline #632 Neutral · Score: 0.0
Guideline #633 Adhered High · Score: 13.7
Guideline #631 Neutral · Score: 0.0
Guideline #634 Adhered Low · Score: 6.8
Guideline #635 Adhered High · Score: 8.2
Payment Flow & Methods (Incl. Third-Party): 8 guidelines · Score: -19.1
These 8 ‘Payment Flow & Methods (Incl. Third-Party)’ guidelines are only available in Baymard Premium — they are based on our large-scale Cart & Checkout UX research study, and outline the 8 elements necessary to create a high-performing ‘Payment Flow & Methods (Incl. Third-Party)’ implementation.
Premium also shows you why Debenhams and 59 other top e-commerce sites perform as they do, and allow you to self-audit your own sites to see how your UX performance stacks up against theirs — learn more.
Guideline #590 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #671 Violated High · Score: -16.4
Guideline #617 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #615 Violated High · Score: -13.7
Guideline #616 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #672 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #586 Adhered High · Score: 10.9
Guideline #589 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Credit Card Form: 10 guidelines · Score: 41.0
These 10 ‘Credit Card Form’ guidelines are only available in Baymard Premium — they are based on our large-scale Cart & Checkout UX research study, and outline the 10 elements necessary to create a high-performing ‘Credit Card Form’ implementation.
Premium also shows you why Debenhams and 59 other top e-commerce sites perform as they do, and allow you to self-audit your own sites to see how your UX performance stacks up against theirs — learn more.
Guideline #582 Violated High · Score: -19.1
Guideline #594 Adhered High · Score: 19.1
Guideline #587 Adhered High · Score: 19.1
Guideline #583 Violated High · Score: -13.7
Guideline #588 Issue Resolved · Score: 13.7
Guideline #577 Neutral · Score: 0.0
Guideline #584 Adhered High · Score: 13.7
Guideline #591 Adhered High · Score: 10.9
Guideline #585 Violated High · Score: -8.2
Guideline #664 Adhered High · Score: 5.5
Order Review: 5 guidelines · Score: 0.0
These 5 ‘Order Review’ guidelines are only available in Baymard Premium — they are based on our large-scale Cart & Checkout UX research study, and outline the 5 elements necessary to create a high-performing ‘Order Review’ implementation.
Premium also shows you why Debenhams and 59 other top e-commerce sites perform as they do, and allow you to self-audit your own sites to see how your UX performance stacks up against theirs — learn more.
Guideline #552 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #556 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #545 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #551 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #553 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Order Confirmation & E-Mail: 4 guidelines · Score: 15.0
These 4 ‘Order Confirmation & E-Mail’ guidelines are only available in Baymard Premium — they are based on our large-scale Cart & Checkout UX research study, and outline the 4 elements necessary to create a high-performing ‘Order Confirmation & E-Mail’ implementation.
Premium also shows you why Debenhams and 59 other top e-commerce sites perform as they do, and allow you to self-audit your own sites to see how your UX performance stacks up against theirs — learn more.
Guideline #599 Violated Low · Score: -6.8
Guideline #596 Adhered Low · Score: 5.5
Guideline #598 Adhered High · Score: 8.2
Guideline #597 Adhered High · Score: 8.2
Form & Page Design: 10 guidelines · Score: 60.1
These 10 ‘Form & Page Design’ guidelines are only available in Baymard Premium — they are based on our large-scale Cart & Checkout UX research study, and outline the 10 elements necessary to create a high-performing ‘Form & Page Design’ implementation.
Premium also shows you why Debenhams and 59 other top e-commerce sites perform as they do, and allow you to self-audit your own sites to see how your UX performance stacks up against theirs — learn more.
Guideline #606 Adhered High · Score: 13.7
Guideline #611 Violated High · Score: -13.7
Guideline #687 Adhered Low · Score: 5.5
Guideline #613 Adhered High · Score: 8.2
Guideline #607 Adhered High · Score: 8.2
Guideline #608 Adhered High · Score: 8.2
Guideline #730 Violated Low · Score: -9.6
Guideline #679 Issue Resolved · Score: 19.1
Guideline #668 Adhered Low · Score: 6.8
Guideline #733 Adhered High · Score: 13.7
User Interactions & Distractions: 10 guidelines · Score: 79.2
These 10 ‘User Interactions & Distractions’ guidelines are only available in Baymard Premium — they are based on our large-scale Cart & Checkout UX research study, and outline the 10 elements necessary to create a high-performing ‘User Interactions & Distractions’ implementation.
Premium also shows you why Debenhams and 59 other top e-commerce sites perform as they do, and allow you to self-audit your own sites to see how your UX performance stacks up against theirs — learn more.
Guideline #696 Issue Resolved · Score: 19.1
Guideline #707 Adhered High · Score: 13.7
Guideline #609 Adhered High · Score: 13.7
Guideline #709 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #726 Issue Resolved · Score: 16.4
Guideline #714 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #727 Adhered High · Score: 19.1
Guideline #713 Violated High · Score: -16.4
Guideline #657 Adhered High · Score: 8.2
Guideline #699 Adhered High · Score: 5.5
Cross-Sells: 4 guidelines · Score: 46.4
These 4 ‘Cross-Sells’ guidelines are only available in Baymard Premium — they are based on our large-scale Cart & Checkout UX research study, and outline the 4 elements necessary to create a high-performing ‘Cross-Sells’ implementation.
Premium also shows you why Debenhams and 59 other top e-commerce sites perform as they do, and allow you to self-audit your own sites to see how your UX performance stacks up against theirs — learn more.
Guideline #581 Issue Resolved · Score: 19.1
Guideline #579 Issue Resolved · Score: 13.7
Guideline #580 Issue Resolved · Score: 13.7
Guideline #578 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Validation Errors & Data Persistence: 10 guidelines · Score: -88.7
These 10 ‘Validation Errors & Data Persistence’ guidelines are only available in Baymard Premium — they are based on our large-scale Cart & Checkout UX research study, and outline the 10 elements necessary to create a high-performing ‘Validation Errors & Data Persistence’ implementation.
Premium also shows you why Debenhams and 59 other top e-commerce sites perform as they do, and allow you to self-audit your own sites to see how your UX performance stacks up against theirs — learn more.
Guideline #720 Violated High · Score: -21.8
Guideline #723 Violated High · Score: -21.8
Guideline #722 Violated Low · Score: -9.6
Guideline #719 Violated High · Score: -19.1
Guideline #721 Neutral · Score: 0.0
Guideline #718 Violated High · Score: -16.4
Guideline #625 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #626 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #627 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #629 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Field Labels & Microcopy: 7 guidelines · Score: 87.4
‘State of the Art’
These 7 ‘Field Labels & Microcopy’ guidelines are only available in Baymard Premium — they are based on our large-scale Cart & Checkout UX research study, and outline the 7 elements necessary to create a high-performing ‘Field Labels & Microcopy’ implementation.
Premium also shows you why Debenhams and 59 other top e-commerce sites perform as they do, and allow you to self-audit your own sites to see how your UX performance stacks up against theirs — learn more.
Guideline #686 Adhered High · Score: 21.8
Guideline #683 Adhered High · Score: 19.1
Guideline #681 Adhered High · Score: 13.7
Guideline #685 Adhered High · Score: 10.9
Guideline #694 Adhered High · Score: 13.7
Guideline #690 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #689 Adhered High · Score: 8.2
Field Design & Features: 8 guidelines · Score: -31.4
These 8 ‘Field Design & Features’ guidelines are only available in Baymard Premium — they are based on our large-scale Cart & Checkout UX research study, and outline the 8 elements necessary to create a high-performing ‘Field Design & Features’ implementation.
Premium also shows you why Debenhams and 59 other top e-commerce sites perform as they do, and allow you to self-audit your own sites to see how your UX performance stacks up against theirs — learn more.
Guideline #674 Violated High · Score: -19.1
Guideline #659 Adhered Low · Score: 6.8
Guideline #669 Violated High · Score: -13.7
Guideline #660 Violated High · Score: -13.7
Guideline #658 Violated High · Score: -8.2
Guideline #705 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #670 Adhered High · Score: 8.2
Guideline #663 Issue Resolved · Score: 8.2
Default Values & Autocompletion: 8 guidelines · Score: 53.2
These 8 ‘Default Values & Autocompletion’ guidelines are only available in Baymard Premium — they are based on our large-scale Cart & Checkout UX research study, and outline the 8 elements necessary to create a high-performing ‘Default Values & Autocompletion’ implementation.
Premium also shows you why Debenhams and 59 other top e-commerce sites perform as they do, and allow you to self-audit your own sites to see how your UX performance stacks up against theirs — learn more.
Guideline #555 Adhered High · Score: 19.1
Guideline #554 Adhered High · Score: 16.4
Guideline #568 Issue Resolved · Score: 16.4
Guideline #576 Adhered High · Score: 13.7
Guideline #572 Violated High · Score: -16.4
Guideline #734 Violated Low · Score: -4.1
Guideline #618 Not Applicable · Score: 0.0
Guideline #571 Adhered High · Score: 8.2
All 60 sites were benchmarked across the 610 guidelines. During our evaluation, Debenhams’ e-commerce site adhered to 342 usability guidelines, violated 213, and scored neutral on 87 occasions, while a remaining 34 guidelines weren’t applicable.
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Debenhams’ Desktop E-Commerce Design
24 pages of Debenhams’ e-commerce site, marked up with 271 best practice examples
Homepage & Category
Homepage
Homepage & Category
Drop-Down Menu
Homepage & Category
Top-Level Navigation, Intermediary Category Page
Homepage & Category
Intermediary Category Page
On-Site Search
Search Field
On-Site Search
Autocomplete Suggestions
On-Site Search
Search Results Page
On-Site Search
No Results Page
Product Lists & Filtering
Product List: Category
Product Lists & Filtering
Product List: Search
Product Lists & Filtering
Sorting Tool
Product Lists & Filtering
Comparison Tool
Product Page
Product Page
Product Page
Product Page
Product Page
Image Gallery Overlay
Product Page
Video & 360-Views
Product Page
User Reviews Section
Cart & Checkout
Cart
Cart & Checkout
Account
Cart & Checkout
Shipping Address
Cart & Checkout
Delivery & Shipping Methods
Cart & Checkout
Payment
Cart & Checkout
Order Confirmation
Cart & Checkout
Store Pickup
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Industry Comparison: Mass Merchant
Overall Debenhams ranks 43 when comparing their e-commerce UX performance against the 59 other major US e-commerce sites in the benchmark, and ranks 12 in the Mass Merchant industry.
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