If lockdown limitations are leaving you feeling unable to progress your business, fear not, help is at hand!
There’s plenty you can do and we’ll be giving you some advice on where to start in our series of blogs.
We promise no jargon, easy things you can do and we’ll explain why we’re doing them too to have a real impact on your business.
This one is all about smartening up your website. Follow these tips to make sure yours is in top condition:
- Is it up-to-date?
For example, does it say ‘we were founded 5 years ago’ when it’s actually been 8? Telephone numbers and email address can also change so make sure your current details are listed – so that people can contact you easily. If they can’t, you may lose them. They may also see you as sloppy if something as basic as your contact details are not even updated! Think about perception and first impressions here! - Who, what, why, where, when
Check that all your services and products are listed with correct pricing information. Can potential customers clearly understand what you sell, to whom, and where it is available? Have you told them why they need it, how it works and all the information they may need? A good way to do this is to think about your ‘FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions’ – what do you get asked all the time? Use this as a basis if people ask similar things. - Do your social media links work?
So many websites have broken social media links that don’t take the reader anywhere, all lead to Twitter or go to the wrong place completely! It can be an off-putting experience for potential clients who you may lose as a result if they can’t find what they need. Double-check every social media button on your site and make sure it works! - Is your website optimised for mobile devices?
View your site on your phone, laptop and tablet and check that its appearance and functionality works correctly on each of them. Ask someone else to do the same too and get their feedback. If some of it doesn’t display properly or it looks strange, speak to our web designer who could fix any issues for you or you might want to start thinking about a new site for the future if it’s an old one. - Show your blog some love
A solitary post dated June 2016 says a lot about your business – and none of it is good! It may be beautifully written and full of great stuff – but it’s old! Now is a great time to start drafting a bank of blog posts. If you’re stuck for subject matter, think of some of the FAQs you get from customers – simply answering these in detail over a series of posts can make an interesting and helpful read. They need not be long, nor overly frequent – as little as 400 words every fortnight is a good place to start. - Proofread
It can be hard to check your own website for spelling and punctuation errors – you’re so used to looking at it, you become blind to the mistakes. Consider sending it to a friend or colleague who isn’t involved in your business to give it the once over. Ask them if they understand what you do, how and why – if they don’t, take a step back and give it a little refresh.
Let us know what improvements you’ve made to your site or get in touch for more suggestions and help.
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