5 Key Elements Every Good Website Should Have

by | Mar 24, 2017 | All Blogs, Technology and Design

5 Key Elements Every Good Website Should Have

If you want to get ahead in the internet marketing game, the first thing to do is lock down an amazing website. Unfortunately a good domain name just won’t cut it though.
Not sure what to do? Don’t worry, we’re here to give you some advice to help you take your website to the next level. Here are five key elements that every successful website needs to have.
Excellent Visual Design
Web design is the heart of a great site. If your website doesn’t look appealing and organized, it’s going to be a hard sell for your customers. It’s essential to look forward and avoid looking at past website trends. Good web design is sleek, timeless, and easy to navigate.
High-Quality Content
Without high-quality content on your site, you can forget about SEO. The point of that content is to help customers find the information they need. The more time they spend on your site actually finding the information they’re looking for, the better. Not only that, but good content can bring in customers who otherwise may not have done business with you.
Intuitive Navigation
Your website shouldn’t be a labyrinth for customers to get lost in. Navigation should be as simple and straightforward as possible. The best navigation will provide suggestions for website visitors as they go along through your content.
Credible Information
The best way to prove your business is a credible one is to provide accurate information. Contact information is essential, especially if you’re also running a physical location. Customers need to know how to contact you! In addition, make sure you’re consistent in your grammar and social media presence.
Mobile Compatibility
Internet consumption via smartphones increased by 78% between 2013 and 2015 alone, and the numbers have only grown since then. Having a website that’s compatible for smartphone users is one of the most important requirements you must meet if you want success online.
Graphic designs and printing services may not quite be things of the past, but there’s no doubt we’re steeped in a deeply digital age. If you want to succeed here, make sure your website encompasses all of these things.

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