Your website is often the first impression that a potential customer has of your business. It is a dynamic tool, a virtual storefront of sorts, that should accurately reflect your brand’s current state and engage visitors. An up to date website is vital for the user experience as well as to optimize search engine rankings. Read on to learn why you should prioritize and regularly update your business website.
Visitors’ perception of your website is based on ease of usability, aesthetic design and written content. An out of date or partially finished website gives the impression that your business is no longer open or is out of touch with current trends and industry standards. A current website ensures that users can find relevant information and enjoy a seamless browsing experience.
Search engines like Google favor websites that are regularly updated with fresh, relevant content. Here’s why:
While you don’t need to overhaul your site every month, it’s essential to perform a detailed review at least once a month or every quarter. During these reviews, check for:
To keep your content fresh, aim to update or add new content weekly or biweekly. Here’s what to focus on:
While it’s not necessary to redesign your website every year, you should assess its design and functionality annually. Consider these aspects:
User Feedback: Incorporate feedback from users to improve navigation and overall experience.
Regularly updated blogs are an excellent way to drive traffic to your site and position your business as an industry leader. Address trending topics, answer common questions, or provide insights into recent developments.
Keep your product or service descriptions, prices, and availability up-to-date. Highlight new offerings or discontinued items to avoid customer confusion.
Share updates about your business, such as new hires, awards, or significant changes. This keeps your audience informed and builds trust in your brand.
Showcase recent success stories and testimonials to demonstrate the value of your offerings and build credibility.
Ensure your contact details are accurate and easy to find. If you have multiple locations or departments, make sure this information is up-to-date and accessible.
Regular updates to your website not only keeps up with trends, it can be a strategic tactic to maintain a strong online presence. Routine reviews, updating images, confirming that products and services are accurate can all improve your user experience, increase SEO and even drive more business to the website. By making this a priority, you can reap benefits long-term.
If these tips seem overwhelming, or you are not sure where to begin, consider interviewing a web developer or digital marketing company. These professionals can guide you through a strategic plan to keep up with your website.
Heather Tomlinson is the founder and owner of Key Concepts Marketing. Heather has been a sales and marketing professional for 15 years, earning her Bachelor’s degree in 2007 from the University of Texas Pan American, now UTRGV, in Edinburg, Tx. Originally from Mission, Tx, in the Rio Grande Valley, she interned, then was hired on at a full-service marketing agency in McAllen, Texas. Heather spent several years working on client accounts and project management until her children were born.
In today’s fast-paced digital age, maintaining an accurate and updated online presence is crucial for businesses. One of the main ways potential customers discover businesses is through online search.
In today’s fast-paced digital age, maintaining an accurate and updated online presence is crucial for businesses. One of the main ways potential customers discover businesses is through online search.
In today’s fast-paced digital age, maintaining an accurate and updated online presence is crucial for businesses. One of the main ways potential customers discover businesses is through online search.
Key Concepts Marketing is a full-service marketing agency serving all of Central, East and South Texas. Based in La Vernia, Texas, we work with businesses of all sizes on traditional and digital marketing.
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