{"id":22402,"date":"2012-08-02T06:03:29","date_gmt":"2012-08-02T14:03:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bruceclay.com\/blog\/?p=22402"},"modified":"2023-12-07T10:00:03","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T18:00:03","slug":"website-user-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bruceclay.com\/blog\/website-user-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Steps to a Better User Experience on Your Site"},"content":{"rendered":"
<\/a><\/i><\/b>Today I had a fight with Trader Joe\u2019s dish soap. Those of you who know the TJ\u2019s brand of dish soap can probably identify. You unscrew the top, and there\u2019s this very stubborn aluminum sealant that you have to wrestle off to let the soap flow.\u00a0The problem is, the soap bottle gives you no help at all. There\u2019s no tab protruding off the edge to swiftly remove the sealant. You literally need tiny little elf hands or a pair of surgical tweezers to get any sort of traction.<\/p>\n After about two minutes of wrestling with it, I thought, How hard could it be for Trader Joe\u2019s to have made one tiny tab to grab hold of \u2013 an improvement that would make a huge impact on the experience?<\/em><\/p>\n The thing about the user experience is that sometimes we, as product developers and marketers, are so close the product that we fail to see the obvious. Or maybe we just haven\u2019t taken the time to look at the product from every possible angle.<\/p>\n Either way, we can\u2019t forget to take the time to revisit the user experience time and time again throughout the lifecycle of the product. And yes, that means your website — the most important product you have on the Web.\u00a0Let\u2019s have a look at three simple steps you can take on your site now that can build a better user experience, shall we?<\/p>\n FAQ: How can I improve user experience on my website? <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n When\u2019s the last time you did quality assurance on your site\u2019s navigation? A \u201cset it and forget it\u201d attitude is a huge no-no for your site. Put yourself in the users\u2019 shoes and take a spin.<\/p>\n First, is the navigation intuitive?<\/p>\n One example of an easy-to-navigate solution is having \u201cbreadcrumb\u201d navigation, so the person knows where they are on the site at all times. Or, if you have a blog, a \u201crelated posts<\/a>\u201d plugin is nice to give the user additional suggestion for going deeper into the site.<\/p>\n Here is an example of breadcrumb navigation (named after the \u201cHansel and Gretel\u201d concept of being able to find your way home):<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0Next, do all the links work? Make sure you don\u2019t have any broken links internally or externally that are giving 404 errors.<\/p>\n Tools you can use to get a bird\u2019s eye view of the site are:<\/p>\n Of course, tools are great for efficiency\u2019s sake, but they don\u2019t replace the first-person experience. So don\u2019t be afraid to get in there and look at your pages as your users do. You really want to get a feel of how they are experiencing the site to find glitches.<\/p>\n If you have a large site with many pages, you know the big project that\u2019s ahead of you. Start with the most important pages to your business \u2013 landing pages that are intended to convert visitors, high-trafficked pages, and so on.<\/p>\n When\u2019s the last time you read the content on your site? If you\u2019re laughing, it\u2019s probably time to put on those reading glasses and get to it. Some high-level things to look for:<\/p>\n Next, look at the relevance and the freshness of the content for your site. If you have informational pages that were once hot topics but are now stale and moldy, think about your \u201cevergreening\u201d strategy.<\/p>\n Update the pages to make them something people would want to read today<\/em>. And don\u2019t forget to resubmit for Google to re-crawl<\/a> it once it\u2019s complete. In Bing, you do this through its Webmaster Tools.<\/p>\n Content isn\u2019t just limited to your text. Look at the images and videos on your Web pages and ask:<\/p>\n When\u2019s the last time you asked users what their experience was on your site? If you\u2019ve ever been involved in the development or marketing of a site where what the CEO \u201clikes\u201d<\/a> is the ultimate decision, it\u2019s time for some outside perspective.<\/p>\n There\u2019s lots of ways you can garner feedback about your website:<\/p>\n Ready to improve your UX? Talk to us<\/a>. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Optimizing user experience on your website is paramount to ensure its success. Search engine ranking will benefit from having a site that’s user-friendly. Here, we’ll provide essential tips on creating an engaging digital platform.<\/p>\n Understanding your audience is central to creating a superior user experience. Personas can help you better comprehend their preferences, needs, and problems so you can tailor your website specifically towards meeting those requirements.<\/p>\n At a time when mobile devices dominate internet browsing, responsive web design is vitally important in creating an excellent user experience across devices. Achieve this through adaptive websites that automatically adapt their layout depending on screen sizes, ensuring an enjoyable user journey across devices.<\/p>\n Your website navigation must be simplified for ease of use by visitors, making it easier for them to locate what they’re searching for quickly. Avoid confusing visitors with too many choices by using clear labels and hierarchies with clear hierarchies. A clean and organized navigation menu is key to keeping users engaged.<\/p>\n Speed is of the essence when it comes to user experience. Slow-loading pages can drive visitors away. Optimize your website for speed by compressing images, using browser caching, and minimizing HTTP requests. You can utilize tools like Google PageSpeed Insights to identify areas for improvement.<\/p>\n Relevant and high-quality content can enhance the user experience, engaging visitors while simultaneously keeping them on your website longer. Make sure your content is visually appealing, well structured, and free from errors for best results.<\/p>\n Strategically place CTAs throughout your website to guide users towards desired actions, such as signing up for newsletters or making a purchase. Use compelling language and design to draw attention to these elements.<\/p>\n Use A\/B tests to improve user experiences on your website. A\/B testing involves comparing two versions of your website in terms of engagement or conversion rates to determine which version excels the most. Make data-driven decisions to continuously optimize your site.<\/p>\n Incorporate social proof elements, such as reviews, testimonials, and trust badges, to build credibility and trust with your audience. People are more likely to engage with a website that demonstrates a positive track record.<\/p>\n\n
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