Website Design “Must Have” Elements for Optimal Lead Generation

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“Must Have” Elements for Optimal Lead Generation

Presented at: Norvax University ConferenceNovember 19-20, 2009Atlanta, GASpeaker: Rey Villar

Website Design: “Must Have” Elements for Lead Generation

Focus on 3 categories of website elements

Specific Pages

Page Elements

Site Elements

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What makes a site achieve a high conversion rate is how you apply and use these elements – not necessarily how much money you spend!

Website Design: “Must Have” Elements for Lead Generation

Honestly evaluate your current site

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To effectively evaluate your website, you’ll need to do away with a few assumptions: “I like my website. Why would change it?” “I just spent a lot of money to redesign my site. I’m

not going to spend any more on it for a while.” “I’m good at selling health insurance, so I must know

health insurance marketing”

Website Design: “Must Have” Elements for Lead Generation

Site element priority

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Constantly check for broken links and non-existent target URLs that result in 404 pages!

Website Design: “Must Have” Elements for Lead Generation

“Must have” pages

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About Us Contact Us Privacy Policy

Buyers Guide

Company News

FAQs Glossary Testimonials Site Map

Website Design: “Must Have” Elements for Lead Generation

Page: about us

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The “About Us” pages should contain “specific” information about your history, mission and principles – and tell your website visitors...

Who you are What makes you different Why they should trust you

Website Design: “Must Have” Elements for Lead Generation

Page: contact

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Your “Contact Us” page should allow consumers to contact you they way THEY prefer:

Local phone number Toll-free phone number Email Mailing address Web form

Website Design: “Must Have” Elements for Lead Generation

Page: privacy policy

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Your Privacy Policy should...

Exceed federal and state legal requirements Explain what data you collect Confirm how you protect consumer privacy Disclose who they can contact with complaints

Website Design: “Must Have” Elements for Lead Generation

Honestly evaluate your current site

Reynaldo Villar | LinkedIn: #reynaldovillar | Twitter: @reyvillar | Atlanta, GA, 2009

To effectively evaluate your website, you’ll need to do away with a few assumptions: “I like my website. Why would change it?” “I just spent a lot of money to redesign my site. I’m

not going to spend any more on it for a while.” “I’m good at selling health insurance, so I must know

health insurance marketing”

Website Design: “Must Have” Elements for Lead Generation

Page: buyer’s guide

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A Buyer’s Guide is a big help for those many prospects who know little about your product:

Explain each step Set expectations Include calls to action

Website Design: “Must Have” Elements for Lead Generation

Page: company news

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Share your accomplishments and though-leadership content: New programs New carriers New hires Events Advice and commentary

Website Design: “Must Have” Elements for Lead Generation

Page: FAQ

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Your FAQ page provides answers for “frequently asked questions”

Plain English answers FAQ: questions you’ve been asked at least 3 times Tech-savvy shoppers go directly to it

Website Design: “Must Have” Elements for Lead Generation

Page: glossary

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Your Glossary page should define every term a consumer needs to know before purchasing a plan:

Terms and jargon Get a teenager to review your site for unknown terms Don’t assume your customers are using the phrases and

jargon as you.

Website Design: “Must Have” Elements for Lead Generation

Page: testimonials

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Strong testimonials are magic!

Written authorization required Full name better trusted Feature on main pages Reauthorize re-writes

Website Design: “Must Have” Elements for Lead Generation

Page: sitemap

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Your Site Map lists quick links to all your public pages:

Bots utilize them Help ensure indexing Tech-savvy visitors use them

Website Design: “Must Have” Elements for Lead Generation

On-page “must have” elements

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Page

Elements

• Main Call to Action• Multiple Contact Methods• Clear Title / Headline• Trust logos

Website Design: “Must Have” Elements for Lead Generation

On-page: primary call to action

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Website Design: “Must Have” Elements for Lead Generation

On-page: multiple contact methods

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Website Design: “Must Have” Elements for Lead Generation

On-page: trust-building logos

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Website Design: “Must Have” Elements for Lead Generation

On-page “must have” elements

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Recap

• Main Call to Action• Multiple Contact Methods• Clear Title / Headline• Trust logos

Website Design: “Must Have” Elements for Lead Generation

Site: design basics

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Establish a unique logo/identity Use a consistent, readable font Select a pleasing color palette Provide easy-to-use navigation KISS – keep it simple s____

Website Design: “Must Have” Elements for Lead Generation

Site: messaging fundamentals

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Edit and proof, repeat Speak to visitors at different buying stages Organize your products Display your carriers Text links are short, but descriptive

Website Design: “Must Have” Elements for Lead Generation

Site: unique identity and readable font

Reynaldo Villar | LinkedIn: #reynaldovillar | Twitter: @reyvillar | Atlanta, GA, 2009

Website Design: “Must Have” Elements for Lead Generation

Site: pleasing color palette

Reynaldo Villar | LinkedIn: #reynaldovillar | Twitter: @reyvillar | Atlanta, GA, 2009

Website Design: “Must Have” Elements for Lead Generation

Site: easy-to-use navigation

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Website Design: “Must Have” Elements for Lead Generation

Site: simplicity and consider visitor stages

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Website Design: “Must Have” Elements for Lead Generation

Site: use carriers for trust building

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Website Design: “Must Have” Elements for Lead Generation

On-page: primary call to action

Reynaldo Villar | LinkedIn: #reynaldovillar | Twitter: @reyvillar | Atlanta, GA, 2009

“Must Have” Elements for Optimal Lead Generation

Presented at: Norvax University ConferenceNovember 19-20, 2009Atlanta, GASpeaker: Rey Villar

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