Building an Effective Website
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The document outlines 10 key elements for building an effective website: 1) including relevant content, 2) optimizing load time, 3) using proper tags, 4) including alt text for images, 5) responsive design for all devices, 6) easy navigation, 7) analyzing user behavior with analytics, 8) integrating social media, 9) providing clear contact information, and 10) owning the website content. The overall goal is to provide users with a fast, accessible site that helps them find relevant information through search and social platforms.
Building an Effective Website
- 2. 1. Content Helps users obtain information on what services/products offered. Content will also assist with Search Engine Optimization.
- 3. 2. Load Time With more and more information becoming readily available, the longer a person has to wait to get information, the quicker he/she will leave your site.
- 4. 3. Tags Proper tags help search engines organize and display your website when people are searching for you or your services/products.
- 5. 4. Alt Text Provides extra information for images on your site which may not be visible to all. It also assists search engines to identify what an image is and if it is relevant to what a person is searching.
- 6. 5. Responsive Design Ensures your site renders on all devices appropriately providing consumers the best user experience based on the device they are using.
- 7. 6. Easy Navigation Important for users’ experience. If they can’t easily find what they are looking for, they will quickly leave and likely head to your competitor.
- 8. 7. Analytics Knowing how your viewers are using your site is imperative. By identifying where they go and where they leave, you can adjust your site for greater success.
- 9. 8. Social Media Maximizes online exposure and integrates social media with your website. Lets viewers know where else they can find you and encourage them to engage with your brand.
- 10. 9. Contact Info Be accessible. Keep it easy for users to contact you if they need more information.
- 11. 10.Ownership Ensure you own your website and the content on it.
- 12. For more information: Cecilie Burleson cburleson@westhawaiitoday.com