You can be the most professional, reliable and trustworthy person in the world, but if your website doesn’t convey that, your conversion rates will suffer and your online marketing efforts will be wasted. Here are 15 simple ways that will help you build more credibility with your website.

1. BY CHAIBIA SARHROU
CS SOCIAL MEDIA
15 Ways to Build
More Credibility
with Your Website

2. Before You Begin
You can be the most professional,
reliable and trustworthy person in
the world, but if your website
doesn’t convey that, you’re going
to go nowhere with your
business.

3. Tip #1
You don’t need to
spend a million
bucks, but a
professional logo
and website design
goes a long way.

4. Tip #2
People want to know
who they’re doing
business with.
Always include an
“About Us” page.

5. Tip #3
Include a Privacy Policy on Your
Website.
Give people the confidence to
share information with you.

6. Tip #4
Include a full mailing
address and contact
information on your
website.

7. Tip #5
Showcase any media coverage,
interviews or awards you’ve won.
Take pride in accomplishments.

8. Tip #6
Nobody’s perfect,
but always
proofread and
edit your content
before publishing.

9. Tip #7
Use a secure server for
your shopping cart.

10. Tip #8
Respond to all website
inquiries in a timely
manner.

11. Tip #9
Join credibility-boosting
organizations and display their
logos on your website.

12. Tip #10
Date stamp your
content. It shows you
as a credible and
up-to-date source of
information.

13. Tip #11
Keep your Copyright
statement up-to-date.
There’s nothing worse
than seeing
Copyright 2004 in 2016!

14. Tip #12
Reduce spam complaints.
Use a confirmed opt-in process
for your mailing lists.

15. Tip #13
Collect testimonials
from your customers
and publish them
regularly.
Testimonials are
invaluable social proof.

16. Tip #14
Collect and publish more in-
depth periodic case studies to
showcase your expertise and
help prospects learn about your
product.

17. Tip #15
Seek out and publish
endorsements from
influential people in
your niche.

18. Learn More & Get Started
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FREE website strategy
session with me.
Chaibia Sarhrou