User Registration
Registration should help visitors get a more relevant experience without making them feel they must share personal information to use the site. Visitors should be able to explore the site without registering.
Start with the essentials
The core registration asks for only an email address and visitor type. This gives the site a basic way to recognize the visitor’s chosen experience without requiring a large profile form.
Let people choose whether to add more
Registration can offer a clear next step for visitors who want to share more information or participate further. For example, a person could choose to become a member or volunteer, with a short explanation of what each choice means before asking for additional details.
Each visitor type can have a registration page suited to its needs. A provider might choose to submit professional details for consideration in the provider finder. That submission should not imply automatic listing or approval; those are separate decisions.
Make email choices specific
Visitors should choose each kind of email separately, such as newsletters or fundraising updates. The choices should be clear, optional, and changeable, with an easy way to unsubscribe.
Registration is a design direction, not a description of a currently implemented feature. The detailed registration experience can be refined as requirements become clearer.