Whether a business has just got off the ground or has been established
for years, start-up and long running companies are looking
to the internet to expand their sales as well as service
to customers. Many new websites are going up and with
so many people opting to go with the cheapest route
or the quickest design process, sometimes the quality
of a website gets left behind. Lets face it, you wouldn't
want a possible client coming into your office, looking
around at a mess, so why would you send them to your
virtual office looking like one?
People very often go to a companies website to get more
information, it is allot easier and more convenient
then calling them or writing them a letter. The first
thing they see when they go to their site (that is,
the first thing that pops into their heads) is either
wow, these guys are professional, I want to deal with
them or their site is awful, how can they
act professional if they do not look professional (well
that may not be everyone s exact words, but you see
what I am getting at). We all think this when we visit
a website, haven't you ever felt a little bit easier
or more relaxed when purchasing something off a site
with a professional look? I bet you that if a site doesn't
look professional then you won't even consider purchasing
an item or using their service!
Another important aspect of a website is how long it
takes to download. Allot of people say if it takes longer
then 30 seconds to download then people will leave,
this is true. I know that even on a DSL connection if
a site is taking too long to download I will jump to
another site. If your site doesn't download in at least
30-60 seconds for all users (dial up taking a little
longer), then you need to re-design your site.
Your site must not only look good and download quick,
it must work good. There is nothing worse then visiting
a website with pages that haven't been created yet,
script errors popping up and only half of the information
seems to be there. This will definitely annoy anyone
who is visiting your website, they probably won't come
back for a while, if at all.
Another important aspect of a good website is allowing
visitors to contact you in one way or another. A simple
email address or contact form on a contact us page will
do wonders. People like to know they can get in touch
with you with just a simple click of the mouse. Make
sure that there is a link to your contact us page on
every page, including in your main navigation. This
will give users a feeling of being close to you, as
they can contact you at any time.
Use these tips as well as your own common sense and
you will be well on your way to having a great Looking,
Working & Downloading Website!
Anthony
Jewell has over 6 Years experience in the Web &
Graphics World. You can visit my business at http://www.logo2d.com/ . |
