A register is a small high-speed storage unit inside a central processing unit (CPU) that serves as temporary memory for the data that is required for immediate processing during arithmetic and logic operations. The CPU can directly access the information stored in a register without having to store it in its main memory and this contributes greatly to the performance of the CPU.
The term register can also refer to an authoritative list of one kind of information, such as the register of shares owned by a publicly traded company. Such a list is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as part of the company’s reporting requirements. The term register is also used in programming languages to refer to a variable that is stored on a stack and accessible at any time.
A registration process that is confusing, complicated or lengthy can be frustrating for registrants and lead to them abandoning the form altogether. Try to keep the number of registration options to a minimum and only ask for information that is absolutely essential to your event.
Use a simple and uncluttered layout to make it easy for people to understand what they are registering for and how much it will cost them. This will help reduce the chance of them being confused and frustrated as they complete the registration process.
Include a contact name and phone number that registrants can call if they have any questions or need assistance while completing the form. This will add a touch of customer service and help to build trust in the data you are collecting.
If possible, allow registrants to checkout as a guest without having to create an account first. This will avoid the friction that can be caused by having to sign up for an account as part of the registration process and will increase the number of registrants.
Ensure that everyone who uses your cash register knows how to operate it. Having someone show new starters the basics of how to do this and schedule their first shifts during off-peak times will allow them to practice on their own before they face real customers. You can also include some creative gamification in your registration process by offering door prizes or a raffle as an incentive to get people to register.
Include a link to your Terms and Conditions in your registration form. This will help registrants understand how their personal information will be used and give them the option to withdraw their registration if they are not happy with the conditions. Also include a link to your Privacy Policy, as this is an important element of any privacy statement. You should also include a brief description of your registered dataset and the processes that were used to collect it. This will build trust in your dataset and encourage more people to reuse it. In addition, you should always include an error message if any of the information in the dataset is incorrect or not completely accurate.