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As your business grows, you know you\u2019ll need to expand and engage in the online market. Of course, with that being said, you\u2019re going to need a functioning website. Perhaps you\u2019re thinking of building your site<\/a><\/u> or hiring a web developer to do the front-end and back-end work. Regardless of what you choose, you need to be aware of the five most common web design mistakes people make when creating a website. Whether you have experience with web design or not, these tips will either help refresh your memory or teach you something new.<\/p>\n

Not mobile-friendly<\/strong><\/p>\n

Though it\u2019s highly avoidable, if you make this<\/em> mistake, it\u2019ll drastically change the outcome of your site. You need<\/em> to have your website mobile-friendly. In reality, 57% of web traffic <\/a><\/u>is coming from smartphones and tablets. Which means if you snooze on this, you lose. Make sure your site is functional via smartphone and that it\u2019s interactive for users<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n

Low-quality site<\/strong><\/p>\n

Your website is the face of your business which means you need to spend the money on making your website look good. If it\u2019s not visually appealing, modern, functional, and interactive users are going to leave within seconds. Your goal is to keep them on your website for as long as possible. Invest in your site, and you\u2019ll see the difference.<\/p>\n

No analytics <\/strong><\/p>\n

A lack of analytics is a major problem with newly developed websites. If you\u2019re uneducated in web design or hire a sloppy designer, you\u2019re probably going to miss this crucial tool for your business. Using an analytic tool will help you measure your page views, users, demographics and more. This tells you who is going on your website and what they\u2019re looking for. Shockingly, only 75% of small business websites are <\/a>not<\/a><\/em> using an analytic tool<\/a><\/u>. Having analytic tool for your business is a game changer.<\/p>\n

Lack of security and support<\/strong><\/p>\n

Building a website is one thing, but you do have the tools to support it? Are your devices adequately protected from external threats such as hackers? Do you back-up your business’s information? Do you have a tool which monitors your computers and servers? These are essential questions you should be asking yourself. Building a website is one thing but making sure it\u2019s supported and protected is another. For example, server monitoring tools<\/a><\/u> can check for issues with your server, memory usage, disk space, and more.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe don\u2019t do social media.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

What do you mean you \u201cdon\u2019t do\u201d social media? You\u2019re running a business now; whether you like it or not, you\u2019re going to have to jump on the bandwagon. Depending on your industry, you may need to open multiple accounts on various social media platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, and, Facebook. Also, you need to have social media icons visible on your website and connected to all accounts.<\/p>\n

Now that you know these mistakes avoid them at all costs. By following these tips, your website will automatically look more inviting and modern.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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