Is your business in need of a website?
Whether you’re starting from scratch or just looking to reinvent your current site, as a business owner, you know that having a website is essential in today’s age. But what do you need to know when building your website? Here are “Ten Need To know” and a Bonus to get you started when building your website.
1. Know Your Needs
What kind of website do you need? A simple landing page or an e-commerce store?
2. Do Your Research
There are countless web design companies and freelancers, take the time to research and find one that fits your needs and budget.
3. Stay Within Your Budget
Don’t let yourself get carried away by all the bells and whistles some web design companies offer. Stick to what you need and what you can afford.
4. SEO Is Vital Search Engine Indexing
Make sure you use the right keywords and phrases on your site so people can find you online.
5. Beautifully Designed User Friendly Interface
Make sure your website is user-friendly and easy to navigate.
6. Good Quality Photos And Videos
You’ll need good-quality photos or videos to showcase your products or services.
7. Test Website Usability With All Possible Form Factors
Always test your website on different devices (PCs, laptops, tablets, smartphones).
8. Use Professional Designed Template
Don’t try to create your website or use an accessible template. It’s worth investing in a professional layout, so your site looks polished and of high quality.
9. Set Up Tracking And Analytics
As a business owner, you know it’s essential to track and analyze your website’s performance. By setting up tracking and analytics, you can see how well your website is doing, where your visitors are coming from, and what they’re looking at on your site. This information can help you improve your website’s performance and increase traffic.
10. Consider paid advertising
Plenty of business owners create a website and expect it to bring in new customers magically. However, unless you do some legwork to drive traffic to your site, it likely won’t happen. Paid advertising is one way to ensure that your website gets seen by the right people.
Now the BONUS.
If you get this far, thank you for reading and we hope you’ve learned or found something useful. As promised here’s the bonus.
Do regularly updates on your website? Are you guilty of neglecting your website? If so, you’re not alone. Many business owners put their website on the back burner, thinking it’s not a priority. But here’s the thing: your website is one of your most valuable assets. It’s your online storefront, and it’s where customers go to learn more about your business.
So how can you make sure that your website is always up to date? Here are four tips:
- Regularly update your content.
- Make sure all your contact information is correct.
- Use high-quality images and videos.
- Check for broken links and missing pages.
A website is a representation of your business and should be designed with the same focus and intent as your business. If you’re not sure how to get started, or you need a little help to stay on track, requesting help from professionals is always an option. However, remember that it’s your site so don’t lose focus of what you want it to represent. Good luck creating or updating your website!