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Dedicating time to your business

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The cheapest options are often the ones that last the least amount of time and get the least results.

When it comes to your website, if you have not planned a budget and time schedule to ensure full dedication to your website, the likely outcome is that mistakes will be made and the general look, feel and function of you website will be messy which is an online shopper deterrent.

If you hit these crucial set-up targets, you will be on the path to success. If not, then it’s time to start making sure you hit the mark.

Talk to your customers

Make sure you’re speaking to your customers online using simple dialogue which gets the message of your business across in a concise, universal language.

The content on your website and social media should have some product/service relevance, but the customers who are reading about it (some of them for the first time) may not work in your industry, or have never heard of you before, so keep it simple, honest and friendly.

Not making a connection with your customer through online language can lead to the competitors in your industry gaining the upper hand.

Make it interesting

Customers can be nervous to visit you online, so help them out and give them a map to guide them through all that your business has to offer by using different pages.

Remember, your website is meant to inform but not bore your clients, so make sure you have multiple pages with different purposes and content, which customer will find helpful when starting out on your website and they aren’t where what they’re looking for is located. Be sure to use plenty of high-quality original images to show your client that you’re real and you’re professional about what you do.

Help consumers reach out

It can be easy for new or existing users of your products to become overwhelmed when they first experience your website, which can leave them with many questions which they want to ask you directly.

There are so many ways your consumer should be able to contact you, therefore it is vital that all the available options are referred to on your website. Some options for contacting you are….

  • Email

  • Telephone

  • Contact Form

  • Chatbot

  • Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc.)

So, if you’re looking to make contact with your consumers beyond just your website and store, then make sure you provide the necessary details so they can go and connect with you. Afterall, your consumers are looking for a brand which is reliable and delivers immediate answers to their questions.

Spread yourself out

Your website is an extension of your business, especially if you’re trading online. That means you need to be discoverable in more ways than one.

To initiate a significant amount of sales through your website, having social media accounts set up for your business can form a sense of community and a significantly larger share of your market than if you use just your website alone. Even if consumers can only make a purchase through your website, using social media to bridge the gap between potential clients and your website can be great help in directing consumers to what you want them to do – make a purchase!

Get your website the attention it needs

Unfortunately, there just aren’t enough hours in the day and we can find ourselves split between work and managing our website with each side only receiving half the attention they require to function efficiently.

There is a solution to not having time on your side with Stockport web design agencies. The help of experts will give you responsive web design which will take your business further than you ever imagined. From website and social media management, to new website design and Search Engine Optimisation, your website is going to wow your users.

With a little more attention and dedication from a digital marketing agency, your website will help your business to grow and your consumer relationships to blossom.

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Emma Drew

Emma has spent over 15 years sharing her expertise in making and saving money, inspiring thousands to take control of their finances. After paying off £15,000 in credit card debt, she turned her side hustles into a full-time career in 2015. Her award-winning blog, recognized as the UK's best money-making blog for three years, has made her a trusted voice, with features on BBC TV, BBC radio, and more.

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