It’s a wonderful time to operate your business, since there are now so many (no cost) tools you can use to promote it online. And despite all the things you can do, keeping your website fresh, still matters. And not in the ‘it’s 2002 and I need a website up’ way, but in the ‘its 2021 and I need a strategic platform to drive my business’ way.
Many businesses think that they are ’covered’ since they have an up-to-date business presence on a few social platforms. And when this happens, a business’ website (if they have one) becomes an afterthought or even worse, an information (overload) repository, where everything about a business ‘lives.’
But if no one knows where the information is or if your site is disorganized or if your website is not aligned with your business' sales voice, is your website really ‘living?’’ (Hint: no, it’s not.)
Think about it, how many times have you visited a website and landed on a site that is poorly designed or not intuitive to use? And more importantly, how long did you stay on that site and what impression did it make?
Since 87% of shoppers begin product searches online and 100% of Bounce Ahead readers are supremely intelligent, we all understand that in today’s marketplace, your website (and brand overall) must be in alignment as one cohesive whole.
Simply put, when built thoughtfully, websites drive business.
Here are 3 reasons why your website design matters.
- Credibility: A well-crafted website gives you instant authority and a place for visitors to learn more about you and your services. A user-friendly website with informative, quality content goes a long way towards establishing trust. While social media sites come and go (which is out of your control, BTW), your website is the central focal point of your online presence that connects all of your marketing efforts in one place.
- It’s your HQ: Building off the notion of a central hub, think of a well-designed website as your home or headquarters that ties in all of your marketing efforts. On your site, you control the content, the message, the look and the feel you want to convey to your prospects and visitors. Your website is your living room, the place for you to delight your guests. Shouldn’t your invited guests be treated to the best you have to offer?
- First impressions matter: There’s no way around this, people eat with their eyes first and if the meal looks unappealing, they are not going to eat. And neither are you. And let’s not forget, we have all of half a second, yes .5 seconds, to get them to even look at the menu.
But this isn’t 2002 and we must go beyond just having a fast and pretty site. Your information architecture, responsiveness, copy, images and functionality, when they all play nicely together, represent your business the right way.
If you are still not convinced, consider these statistics:
- 57% of internet users say they won’t recommend a business with a poorly designed website on mobile experience.
- As of 2018, smartphones held a 63% share of all retail website visits.
- 88% of online consumers are less likely to return to a site after a bad experience.
- 75% of consumers admit to making judgments on a company’s credibility based on the company’s website design.
As business owners, we all need to use digital effectively to make our jobs a little easier. And your website is the centerpiece that can play an important role in helping your cause instead of hurting it.
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Our approach is authentic, and often playful. We believe in taking a light-hearted approach with our work together and with our clients, but one that is also full of love. We commit to matching the passion you have for your brand and your people and bringing that to the forefront in all that we do with you. Partnering with us means building something more meaningful and wholehearted.
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