5 Reasons Website Conversions Fail

A store front is very different from a website Home page, a common misconception of both starter online traders and amateur web designers. Any similarity between a store front and an online store would be the technique of dressing up a window to encourage window shopping. Accomplishing this feat is easier for an actual store than for a limited area of a website page.

Here are 5 things that set apart a gorgeous non-converting site from a smart design:

Flashy images overload.

Images strategically sprinkled in a webpage is more effective than a downpour of images and swirly design. An overload of images is another way of directing them to click out. A visitor visiting a site is there to see the product or services they want. When they get there and they don’t see what they need they usually just admire the art for a while then click on another search engine suggestion or worse the back button.

Rearranging call to action and sign-up buttons or even page tabs just for the sake of changing it.

A virtual store front is difficult to rearrange unlike store counters or furniture. There is no benefit to “spring clean” your codes and rearrange navigation. Your visitors shop online because it is a fast and convenient way to purchase. Changing where things were since the last time they were there make shopping inconvenient since they’d have to get used to the new navigation. The only time re arranging is lawful is IF the change will make shopping online in your store smoother and worry-free.

Improper navigation and content.

A scattered nav bar or “post-it” type of content posting is for personal online journals and popular people sites. If you want your site to get conversions and sales and still come off a maverick do simple designs that is easy to adapt to and is easier for the customer. This site is an example.

Untested Pages

The best way to have an updated metric of standard for your website is by registering with Google’s Webmaster Tools. Webmaster tools have 3 important settings that are sure to help your website convert: Analytics, AdWords and Web Optimization. These Google tools help you gather website data about your site’s performance.

Customers are Important

This statement is a strong one, yet it rings true for every online trader. The customers are and should be the prime consideration for designing a website. Visits can be converted to purchase once a customer chooses to trust you with their information and their need.

A web designer is an artist and the blank template is the virtual canvas and like an artist the effect or results of the design is of no consequence. On the other hand a smart web designer mixes art with function since most websites use it to generate sales.