The 5 Bad Habits of a Highly Ineffective Website
Some websites get results for their owners. Others don't. But what makes the difference? Communication amplifies small details, and most websites refuse to sweat the small stuff. These websites have developed bad habits, and with websites, as with people, bad habits are hard to break.
Absence of Credibility
Your website may want to neglect its appearance, share rambling thoughts, and hog all the credit for its good ideas. Websites that do this are not trustworthy companions.
Fear of Rejection
Diagnose your website's fear by keeping your eyes peeled for buzzwords and hype. Insecure websites include more industry-specific jargon than is required to clarify their offer and usually make bold-sounding, vague claims.
Lack of Clarity
Have you ever asked someone about their work, listened for a few minutes, and an explanation never came? When your website tries to pass off a me-too tagline like, "We provide exceptional service," your website may need a clarity boost.
Avoidance of Authenticity
Your website may want to hide your real identity, personality, and anything that makes you feel uncomfortable. When it behaves this way, it puts everyone on edge and makes them wonder if they can trust anything the website says.
Inattention to Results
Some websites are so modest they forget to invite visitors to take action. Imagine a bashful sales rep showing up at your door to sell a vacuum cleaner, demonstrating that it is worth buying and never asking for the sale. Websites with this neurosis need immediate help.
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