5 ways to stop people reading your website

5 ways to stop people reading your website

A strong message and attractive graphics are not enough to keep the visitor on your website engaged.  They’re both really important, but if you commit any of these errors, they aren’t enough. 1: Whizzy graphics Scrolling marquees, banners that refresh every 3-4...
Home sweet home

Home sweet home

How fast does your website visitor understand what you do and how it helps them? You’ve got about 7 seconds before they give up and go elsewhere, so that first thing they see had better tell them what they need to know. That means that the first screen they see: Needs...
Is your website helping your reputation?

Is your website helping your reputation?

Keeping your business website up-to-date is important to preserve potential customers’ perception of your business.  Out-of-date website = outdated services (in their subconscious). The regular tasks are things like ensuring the links all still work – that’s basic...
How good a shop window is your website?

How good a shop window is your website?

If you have an eCommerce website your website isn’t just your shop window – it’s your shop too.  But if you have what is often referred to as a ‘brochure site’, it’s intended to be a taster for people to get a feel for what you offer. This means that your home page...
What is your website doing for you?

What is your website doing for you?

I’ve seen some rubbish websites in my time – there are many still sitting around the internet.  I do wonder if they’re actually any use at all. If your website isn’t getting results you need to decide if it’s worth paying your hosting fee every month/year. I’m...
Is your website up-to-date?

Is your website up-to-date?

When was the last time you looked at your website?  If you’re thinking that’s not something you need to do – after all, you KNOW what’s on it – time for a rethink. You may think you know what’s on your website, but, if you have more than a handful of pages...