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“Why I’m Fed Up With Shit Websites”
04 February 2016
Barry Adams
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Barry Adams
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Most websites…
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Some websites….
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Sending traffic to these websites…
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What is a ‘good’ website?
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Good websites…
… have a clear purpose
AND
… are good at fulfilling that purpose.
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What is your website’s purpose?
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What is your website’s purpose?
• Look pretty?
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What is your website’s purpose?
• Look pretty?
• So you can say you’re ‘online’?
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What is your website’s purpose?
• Look pretty?
• So you can say you’re ‘online’?
• CEO bragging rights at the golf club?
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What is your website’s purpose?
• Grow brand awareness
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What is your website’s purpose?
• Grow brand awareness
• Generate leads
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What is your website’s purpose?
• Grow brand awareness
• Generate leads
• Sell online
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How do you createa ‘good’ website?
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1. Keep the goal in mind
• Purpose comes first.
• If it doesn’t support the purpose,don’t include it.
• Tell HiPPOs to stay out of it.
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HiPPO:
“Highest Paid Person’s Opinion.”
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HiPPO:
“Highest Paid Person’s Opinion.”
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2. Details are important
• Understand your audience.
• Create a pleasant experience.
• Remove stumbling blocks.
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3. Build It Well
• Don’t skimp on web development.
• Agree a detailed specification.
• Get digital marketing foundations in place;SEO; technical & on-page
PPC landing pages
Email capture
Social media integration
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4. Never assume
• Test a prototype with real users.
• Measure what’s important.
• Iterate & improve.
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Summarised:
• Define your website’s purpose.
• Ensure all elements of your site exist to serve that purpose.
• Continuously measure and improve.
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Thank You
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