Build a Better Website Blog » navigation http://www.attractweb.com/blog Web design, SEO and internet marketing techniques for business owners. Tue, 02 Nov 2010 16:50:26 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 10 Steps Toward a Successful Website http://www.attractweb.com/blog/2009/05/10-steps-toward-a-successful-website/ http://www.attractweb.com/blog/2009/05/10-steps-toward-a-successful-website/#comments Wed, 06 May 2009 18:12:36 +0000 recast http://www.attractweb.com/blog/?p=24
  • Establish a concise list of objectives.
    What do we want to accomplish?
  • Understand the target audience.
    What information do they need, and how fast? Will graphics help?
  • Provide quality content and keep it concise.
    It must immediately convey it’s purpose, or visitors will leave.
  • Develop a site map based on a logical sequence to display information.
  • The navigation flow from page to page should be logical and consistent.
  • Utilize multimedia features if they aid communication.
    Mouse rollovers, animated images, sound, etc. can reinforce the text.
  • Make it Search Engine friendly. Appropriate title, SEO keywords and META tags are essential to generating traffic.
  • Maintain the site on a regular basis to keep it fresh and give visitors a reason to return.
  • Integrate the site with other components of your marketing plan.
  • Work with a professional developer who has an understanding of both technological and marketing aspects.      
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