We at Devradius have made a countless number of websites throughout the years, and see common particular misconceptions about customer websites. If you are considering creating a new website or redesigning your current website, you may want to consider the following.
5 Misconceptions about your Website
1. Build it and they will come.
This may be the biggest misconception that owners think when they build a new website. It is not the same as opening a store on a busy street corner. People will not stumble upon the new website without any marketing. To generate traffic takes a while and is not as easy as it may seem. There are many blog articles and youtube videos on the net that can dive deeper into this subject for better insight. Bottom line is that you need to generate the traffic, the website cannot automatically do that for you.
2. Anyone can build one.
Some website owners make the mistake of getting someone who is inexperienced with creating websites to generate a website for their business. If you are going to get a site developed, it is best to do it right the first time. Many people find themselves unsatisfied with the finished product and end up spending twice as much money on the site rather than going to an agency the first time. There are web experts that can get your site ranked higher for SEO so that you can start generating more traffic right away. In addition to the benefits of SEO, agencies can design a website that is specific to the end user. When designing a website with this type of strategy, this will dramatically increase conversions on your new website.
3. Updates on site design and content isn’t necessary.
No one wants to view an outdated website. It looks unprofessional and will drive potential customers away. You want to be up to date on your website, and website design. There should be consistently new content.
4. We can use generic photos online.
It is best practice to use your own photos, as they can be tailored to your company is specific. Users can easily identify which photos are generic, as they have been so commonly used. Another conflict that you can run into with generic photos is copy write infringement. If you use some photos that are not for commercial use, you can be punished and have to pay a fine.
5. We need to fill up the entire page with content.
Lastly, this misconception is typically dictated by the inexperienced site owner. If you are not a website designer or UX/UI designer, then designing a website should not be your job. This is why some websites turn out to be quite ugly and jam-packed with useless content. Although one can learn many things online, it is best to use a professional when it comes to designing a website. Much valuable time could be wasted when a client wants the site to look and function a particular way that may not be best practice. Save yourself the hassle and headache of revisions by using a professional website designer and developer.