21 UX strategies to maximize user engagement without exploitation
Briefly

The Sustainable Engagement Loop emphasizes a cyclical process of user engagement that includes triggers, motivation, action, reward, investment, and long-term habit formation.
Models like the Hook Model and The Habit Loop illustrate how habits are formed through structured cycles of cue, behavior, and reward, vital for user retention.
The EAST Framework highlights the need to make behaviors Easy, Attractive, Social, and Timely, which can significantly boost user engagement without being exploitative.
The Nudge Theory underscores that minimal design changes can effectively guide user behavior without contraining their options, promoting ethical engagement strategies.
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