The problem in many cases is effectively conveying the information and teaching users how to properly follow the processes. The United States Air Force has a documented procedure called a Technical Order (TO) for just about everything from tying your shoes, to launching a missile--I managed the TOs for awhile in my shop when I was stationed in New Mexico. The thing is, although everything is documented in detail, it is often too much detail, and it’s presented in a boring manner.

Many people learn better from images and seeing how something is done rather than reading about how it should be done. What would be nice is something more engaging and visually appealing than just black text printed on a white background. A guide that includes pictures of the actual steps of the tasks so users can see that the results they’re getting match the results they’re supposed to be getting is very helpful.

Well, if you want to create more compelling tutorials to teach your users how to perform certain tasks or functions, you might want to check out . This makes it simple to create stunning step-by-step guides using photos, text, and even videos.

You begin by tapping the “Create” icon at the bottom of the app, and supplying a title for your tutorial. Snapguide starts with “How to” by default, and suggests common types of guides like “How to cook…” or “How to fix…”. You can add any word you like after “How to”, though.

On the Editor page of the app, you can start with a supplies list to spell out any items the user might need to complete the steps of the tutorial. Then, just tap the “Add + Step” button at the bottom. Snapguide lets you choose between adding photos, videos, or text.