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Website Best Practices<\/h2>\n

When it comes to building out your website, not just any website will do.<\/p>\n

Web standards and user expectations are constantly changing. This means that your website needs to be up to these latest best practices, or you run the risk of having a site that looks amateur at best.<\/p>\n

Below you\u2019ll learn what these best practices are, and how they affect your overall design and site experience, so you can implement them with your new website.<\/p>\n

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1. Be Ready for Mobile<\/h2>\n

Mobile can\u2019t be an afterthought. With more and more people using mobile devices to access your website every day, you need to cater these users – but, it\u2019s not just about your users.<\/p>\n

If your site isn\u2019t mobile friendly, it won\u2019t rank as well in the search engines. Google favors sites that provide a solid mobile experience. So, you won\u2019t only be making it difficult for visitors to use your site, but you\u2019ll be costing yourself traffic as well.<\/p>\n

To cover all of your bases the best course of action is to have a responsive website<\/a>. That way your site will look good and function properly, no matter what size screen it\u2019s viewed upon.<\/p>\n

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2. Make Sure Your Site Loads Fast<\/h2>\n

A slow loading site will lead to a poor user experience and lower search engine rankings. If you want your site to succeed, then you need both of these on your side.<\/p>\n

There are a lot of factors that influence the speed of your site<\/a>. But, the most common causes of poor loading speeds are a bloated site, poor coding, and a hosting environment that\u2019s not optimized to your current traffic levels.<\/p>\n

There are plenty of things you can do to speed up your existing website<\/a>. But, if you\u2019re creating a site from scratch, then make sure you use a website builder that offers cleanly coded themes, and you\u2019re backed by a host that understands performance.<\/p>\n

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3. Have High Security Standards<\/h2>\n

The security of your site<\/a> isn\u2019t related to how it looks, but it’s non-negotiable nonetheless.<\/p>\n

You need to have strong onsite security, and high-security protocols built into your design, as well as any other apps or features you may add to your site.<\/p>\n

Other privacy measures include having a strong account password<\/a>, and ensuring that your hosting environment also takes security seriously.<\/p>\n

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4. Choose a Solid Domain<\/h2>\n

Some people don\u2019t give their domain more than a second\u2019s thought. However, your domain name is incredibly important<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Not only will it become the backbone of your brand online, but it\u2019ll give people an immediate association with what your brand is about.<\/p>\n

Spend time thinking about the goals of your site before you decide upon a domain name.<\/p>\n

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5. Have a Clean and Simple Design<\/h2>\n

Your website is a reflection of your business. Your visitors will form an immediate impression of your brand based on how your site looks and performs. Sure, you want your website to stand out and be different, but not at the expense of making it confusing or overly complex.<\/p>\n

The moment a visitor lands on your site they should know what it\u2019s about and if they\u2019re a good fit for what your site is about.<\/p>\n

Ideally, your homepage is free from clutter and includes minimal text to convey your USP. You should only have elements on your site that are adding value.<\/p>\n

Think of it this way-every page on your site should have a goal. Inform users what your site is about. Get them to join your email list<\/a>. Learn more about you. And on and on. Everything that\u2019s on a given page should be working towards that goal; everything that isn\u2019t should be removed.<\/p>\n

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6. Write Great Content<\/h2>\n

Your site\u2019s content is made up of any written words that appear on your site, from your copy, to your about page, to your blog.<\/p>\n

In terms of design, anything written should be highly readable. This means you should use larger fonts<\/a>, a clean typeface, and ideally have plenty of whitespace and multiple formatting options in place.<\/p>\n

This will make your site very readable and easy on the eyes. Trust us, your visitors will thank you for it.<\/p>\n

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7. Social, Email, and Analytics Integration<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Finally, it\u2019s important to have the ability to integrate social media sharing and email sign up forms into your site. If you\u2019re using a website builder like GATOR, it offers both of these features.<\/p>\n

This will make it easier for your readers to spread the word about your site, and collect visitors contact information so you can stay in touch.<\/p>\n

Also, look for a builder that allows for easy analytics integration and reporting. This useful data will help you build a better website in time.<\/p>\n

Hopefully, you have a better picture of what practices are employed today to create a well crafted website. Now, put them to work for your<\/em> website! Get started with the GATOR builder.<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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