Make your website mobile compatible
You want your website to be mobile-friendly.
It should load quickly, be easy to navigate, and have a clean layout that is easy to read. It should also be easy for people to interact with your content and share it with others. The best way you can do this is by using a responsive design. Responsive designs are optimized for all devices and they automatically adapt depending on what device they are being used on. This means that whether someone is using their phone or tablet, they will get the same experience every time they visit your site!
Make things clickable, scrollable, and zoomable (basically, don't make users pinch and tap to use your site)
Your website should be easy to use. All the buttons and text need to be clearly visible, and it needs to be easy for visitors to find what they’re looking for. You can do this by making sure that your links are clickable and your content is readable, but there are also some other things you should consider:
- Avoid pop-ups or other “clutter” on your home page (or any other page). If people want more information about what you offer, make sure they know how they can contact you — and don’t make them register with an account before they can get in touch with you!
- Make things clickable, scrollable, and zoomable (basically, don’t make users pinch and tap to use your site).
- Make sure that images are clear; avoid blurry photos or pictures taken with phones that aren’t high quality enough. Try using good lighting when possible so there aren’t shadows on the face of anyone who is photographed (if applicable).
A good search function is essential for a website, but it’s not enough to just create one. You need to make sure that users know how to find what they’re looking for on your site, too.
The navigation bar should be clear and simple, with links that lead directly to the content in question. A sitemap can also help users get around your site more efficiently by showing them how all of the different pages are connected.
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Don't expect customers to stay on any page for more than 8 seconds
If your company is like most others, you have just a website.
You may think that your website is the most important marketing tool for your business. However, unless the site has been optimized for search engines and user experience, it won’t do much for you.
You need to make sure that people can find what they need on your site quickly so they can move along and find something else more interesting or useful in their quest for knowledge.
The average human attention span is only 8 seconds these days, so if someone lands on one of your pages and doesn’t immediately see what they want, they’ll leave—and probably never come back again!
Don't make people wait for pages to load
You are probably aware of the significance of your website’s speed. You also probably know that there are a few simple steps you can take to ensure your loads quickly.
- Use a CDN (Content Delivery Network). This will host your website on a server closer to your audience than your own computer, so it’ll be faster for them to access it.
- Use a caching plugin like WP Rocket or W3 Total Cache to speed up the loading time of individual pages on your site. These plugins use minified CSS and JavaScript files to make sure visitors don’t have to wait around while their browser processes all the code before they can see anything useful happening on screen (which happens when you add widgets). They also cache content—for example, if someone visits a page about you once, having cached it means they won’t need as much processing power the next time they visit because much less data needs processing each time someone wants information from one of these sites!
Don't expect customers to type in a complicated URL
When you’re selecting a domain name for your business, consider whether it is easy to remember and how it will look once it’s typed in. The goal should be for customers to easily remember the domain name and type it into their browser without difficulty.
In general, the best domain names are short and don’t include special characters or hyphens or numbers (unless those hyphens or numbers are part of the brand name). If you want your website address to sound natural when said aloud (for example, “www.example-site-name.com”), make sure that all words in your domain name can be pronounced easily by a human being; avoid awkward pronunciations like “yooouu” and “aftersales.” For example:
- Don’t use a hyphen (-) because it makes typing difficult — users might think they need to press Shift+7 instead of just 7—and if they hit Caps Lock by mistake while typing out the URL, then all of their text will become capitalized! Instead try using underscores (_), which won’t affect users’ ability to type the URL correctly but still allow them space for more characters in case there are multiple pages on one site (e.g., www._pages_about_our_company).
Make sure your website has all the information your customers will be searching for
Your website is your most important marketing tool, so it’s essential to make sure that your site has all the information your customers will be searching for.
- Include a search bar on your homepage. This way, visitors can easily find what they’re looking for with just one click of the mouse.
- List all of your products and services in a clear and easy-to-read format so that potential customers can quickly get an idea of what you offer without needing to read through lengthy paragraphs or pages on why they should choose you over other providers in the area. If you have multiple offices or locations, include those as well!
- Include contact information and a contact form so people can reach out if they have any questions about using our service or would like some more information about pricing plans/services before signing up for anything (especially important if this is a new business).
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Use plenty of white space
White space, or negative space as it is sometimes called, is the empty space between elements on a web page. White spaces can help improve readability. The reader’s eye will often naturally rest in areas of white space while they read text or look at images. This reduces their visual fatigue and allows them to concentrate on the content you want them to see. White spaces make your website look less cluttered and more professional by allowing the viewer’s eyes a chance to rest between different elements of your design.
Consider using video as a way to show (not tell) some things about your business process or product offering
When it comes to selling, showing is usually more effective than telling. You can use video to show your audience how you do something, or what a product does for them. Think about it: when you see someone using your product, what’s the first thing you want to know? “How does that work?” It’s a basic human instinct.
Video marketing is also an opportunity for showing the benefits of your products and services without spending time explaining them in text alone — which can be challenging for some audiences. Videos give you an opportunity to visually demonstrate how things work so people get an immediate understanding of how they will benefit from buying from you!
If you sell retail products, use quality pictures that show these products from different perspectives and settings
The pictures you use on your website are very important. If you sell retail products, use quality pictures that show these products from different perspectives and settings. It is very important to show the product in action so that it will be clear to your clients how they can use them. Also, it’s good to show the product from different angles so that the client has an idea about how big or small the product looks.
If some of your pictures are not clear enough or too blurry, then don’t hesitate to take new ones until you are satisfied with their quality. You can also add some text description below each picture if needed so that people know what they’re looking at without having to click on every image individually or read through all descriptions before they find what they’re searching for!
Display testimonials/reviews on your homepage as well as on specific product pages (if you have them)
Testimonials/reviews are an important part of the overall customer experience, and they can be especially helpful if you have a new product or service. They’re also a great way to showcase how your customers have benefited from using your product or service — and why other potential customers should do business with you, too.
To ensure that testimonials showcase all the right information about your company, be sure to include:
- A headline that explains what the testimonial is about in detail (for example, “Three Reasons Why Our Company Is Worth Choosing Over Other Marketing Agencies”)
- The name of the person giving the testimonial (if possible), along with their title or role at their company
- A brief description of what problem was solved by working with this person’s company
Customers won't spend long on your site if they have a hard time navigating it or getting information from it
Your website is the gateway to your business, so it’s important that it’s easy for customers to navigate. It should be fast loading, have a clear call to action, and offer an easy way for people to find information on what you do and how you can help them.
If you’re having trouble getting clients through your door, there are a few simple things that might help:
- Make sure your website is mobile friendly
- Make sure your site has a clear call-to-action (CTA) on every page
- Ensure that every page contains enough content and images so people know what they’re clicking through
Concluding
We hope this article has helped you to understand more about how your website can be a valuable tool for growing your business. The key takeaway point is that if customers have a hard time navigating it or getting information from it, they won’t spend long on your site. This means that you need to make sure that the content is easily accessible, relevant, and well-organized so that visitors can find what they’re looking for quickly and easily.
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