When you invest in website design, it’s with the expectation of reaching a wider audience and increasing sales. But what if your web design
investment isn’t paying off the way you hoped? If your website has low traffic, high bounce rates, and poor average visit times, it’s time
to consider people just don’t like it very much. Smart WSI Marketing is an Edmonton website design company with years of experience
identifying why a website design isn’t performing as it should. Get in touch with us today for a free digital marketing check up.
Here’s why your web design may be turning off the very customers you hope to attract.
People Hate Waiting for Website Pages to Load
If you want to give your customers the online experience they crave, your website must load quickly. People used to get impatient if it took
more than three seconds. Today, those three seconds can seem to many like an eternity. Java script issues, unoptimized image content,
multiple HTTP requests, and unclean code are just some of the problems that can cause your website to download more slowly. Since websites
that load quickly tend to have better user engagement and higher conversion rates, it’s critical for your website design to optimize loading
speed.
Customers Hate That You Assume They’re on a Computer
Today, more searches are conducted on mobile devices than laptops or desktops. Yet many businesses haven’t optimized their websites to
reflect that reality. Any web design worth its salt is now mobile responsive. Mobile optimization deals with a website’s design, layout,
page speed, and many more features that ensure your website is easily accessible and responsive to mobile users. Keep in mind a website can
be mobile-friendly but still not be mobile-optimized.
Nearly Everyone Hates Annoying Pop-Ups
Pop-ups can serve a purpose, but if your web design includes pop-up ads that appear just as someone is trying to access important
information on your site, it increases the odds of the visitor leaving your site. Pop-ups should enhance the customer experience, not
frustrate potential customers.
Visitors Hate They Can’t Share Your Content
People love sharing content with others, especially through social media. “Share on Facebook” and “Tweet This” buttons make it easy for your
readers to share your content, giving your products and services more visibility. That translates into more site traffic, improved search
engine rankings, and more lead generation opportunities.
Fast-Loading, Pop-Up Free, and More: Designing a Better Website
Hate is a strong word, but it’s a strong feeling many people express when they’re dealing with a poorly designed website. Good website
design understands what attracts visitors and what turns them off. Smart WSI Marketing is an Edmonton website design company that creates
attractive, mobile-optimized sites people return to repeatedly. Contact us today to learn more about how we can use our digital marketing
and web design expertise to create a website your visitors will love.
Specialty:
Digital Marketing Strategies Education:
MA Communications & Technology, BComm [U Alberta] Author: The
Online Marketing Handbook for Busy Entrepreneurs (coming soon)
Lynne is known for her strategic approach to marketing communications, technologies, and lead generation. She has a passion for education,
keeping up with current marketing trends and practices, and helping clients keep ahead of their competition.
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