Get to Know Your Users
Before embarking on any website creation process, it’s necessary to understand the goals of your users as not all of them are the same. Goals for users can run the gamut from buying a gift, to signing up for a service, to learning a new skill. Identify the objectives of these users and how they relate to the goals of your business. Do you want more subscribers, sales, or sign-ups? Once you have narrowed down the goals from both the user and business, you can begin to sketch a user experience flow that will meet their needs.Create a Compelling & Long Enough Page that Tells Your Story
Your user might arrive to your landing page from a source such as a banner ad, so, providing enough detail while creating a design that elicits trust is mandatory. Think back to the goals you’ve established for the user – your design should inspire them to move through your page with ease. Here are some key takeaways:- Relay the key benefits of your product or service on the landing page. This includes a distinct headline, subheading, bullet points, and testimonial.
- Design a clear and inviting call-to-action in eliciting the desired response.
- Don’t overburden the user with too much information, as this may scare them away. This includes the number of fields for a sign-up.
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Optimize Your Checkout Page
Allowing your users to feel secure by adding design elements and call-to-actions that are clear and compelling will define a well-defined line of trust between you and your user. Be sure to create a distinct headline on your checkout page and provide a FAQ section below your call-to-action as well. Additionally, let your users know that they are in safe hands when buying and are covered by buyer protection. A small banner can do great justice. I mean, it’s hard enough for us online buyers to feel a sense of trust when taking out our credit cards to plug in a purchase.
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Taking Your Users’ Experience to a More Meaningful Level
A well-designed page that speaks to the needs of your users is one piece to the user experience-flow puzzle. Turning your visitors into paid customers is a whole different terrain; to navigate and keep them around a year from now is even trickier. The bottom line is: you need to make your users feel valued. If you don’t care about your visitors, why would they care about you? Here are some key points in establishing a rapport with your users:- Do you introduce yourself to new users and allow them to contact you anytime with questions regarding your service?
- Do you check in with them from time to time to ask how they’re doing and to see whether they’re making the most of your website or app?
- Do you thank them for their loyalty each year?