Context: Leveraging an Engineering Initiative to Improve UX

Dotdash Meredith migrated its newsletter preference center—serving 57.8M subscribers across 160+ newsletters and 40 brands—to a unified platform. As the sole designer for the front-end experience, I expanded beyond the initial scope to address UX challenges in the legacy system, enhancing both user satisfaction and engagement.

The Problem: Users Shouldn't Need to Jump Through Hoops to Stop Emails

Managing newsletter subscriptions was frustrating due to a cumbersome process, making it hard for users to unsubscribe or manage multiple subscriptions. This inefficiency damaged both user satisfaction and brand perception. A better experience would boost retention, ensure compliance, and strengthen brand reputation—essential factors for a leading digital publisher.

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Let's examine the user pain points of the legacy newsletter management platform:

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The Solution

Streamlining user experience with dedicated pages

Reduces overwhelm and enhances focus.

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Simplified one-click unsubscribe

Saves 2/3 of time spent on task.

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Enhanced control with flat subscription list