Showing posts with label web design. Show all posts
Showing posts with label web design. Show all posts

Thursday, September 9, 2010

New Decade. New Website.

Many of us have come across the websites of well respected companies and find that they appear to be untouched relics from the company’s first launch online many years ago. What does that tell us about that company? Does it say “We cared at one point, but don’t see the web as a valid tool anymore?” or even “We’re on the verge, and don’t see any reason to attract new customers?”

Have you thought about how your customers and potential customers perceive your company because of your “dated” website? Take a look at your website, and peruse it as a customer or prospective customer may. Can you tell when the last update or new “look” took place?

If not, then maybe it is time for an update.

Your website speaks volumes to your customers, and your neglect to keep it regularly updated does as well.

It is encouraged that you give your site a new look every 1-3 years. This allows you to stay on focus with your customers, but still change your site as your company changes.

Take a look back over the past 3 years. In what ways has your company changed? Have you grown and added additional services or locations? Has your product line changed drastically? These are all things to consider when you choose to update your site.

A new look, and a freshly updated site reminds your customers of the company they grew to trust, and show your potential customers who you truly are.


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Friday, August 6, 2010

Elements of Good Website Design (Part 2)

First Impressions Matter!

The ultimate goal of a web designer is to keep the visitor on their site as long as possible. However, first time visitors to your website have very little time to spare. Research shows that a user’s initial impression of your website will be formed in the span of 2-5 seconds.

To avoid users from forming the wrong impression of your website and immediately leaving or “bouncing” away from your website you want to make sure your website’s homepage is optimized to be relevant and attractive to your audience. If you operate a site where users can find what they want immediately on the entry page, than you drastically reduce the amount of people that will bounce from your page.

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Check back next week for more tips on good web design.