10 Deadly Reasons Most Websites Fail

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Deadly Reasons
Most Websites Fail.
10
Remember the
internet back then?
There used to be this.
And this.
And this gem.
Thankfully, websites
have come a long way.
Thankfully, websites
have come a long way.
(Well, sort of.)
The truth is, most
websites still make
people cry.
72% of websites receive a
failing grade of 59 or lower.
-MarketingGrader
Here’s why most sites
end up in Sucksville.
(And how to make
sure yours doesn’t
suck, too.)
1 Being one-size-fits-all.
1 Being one-size-fits-all.
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Few websites tailor the experience to a
visitor’s digital body language. Non-
contextual marketing is death by 1,000 clicks.
Even the big guys are at fault …
10 Deadly Reasons Most Websites Fail
Whether it’s their name, industry, or even where
they are in the buying cycle, show visitors that
you know them. Like this …
The best websites are
personalized.
10 Deadly Reasons Most Websites Fail
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2 Ignoring mobile.
By 2014, more people will access the web via
mobile than PC. Still, 46% of mobile users have
difficulty interacting with websites. No surprise
when content and links are this small …
10 Deadly Reasons Most Websites Fail
62% of companies that designed a website
specifically for mobile increased sales. Go
mobile, like these guys …
The best websites are optimized
for any device.
10 Deadly Reasons Most Websites Fail
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3 Bad use of animation.
Too often, websites misuse animation, by
cramming in more information or because it
looks cool. Which is just stupid …
10 Deadly Reasons Most Websites Fail
Don’t use animation unless it really helps. And
keep it simple, like this pleasant little doodle …
The best websites use animation
as a way to improve the
experience, not distract from it.
10 Deadly Reasons Most Websites Fail
4 Trying to do too much.
A cluttered website is a bad website. Many
over-do it, like this one …
BAD
1 http://www.bmj.com/
Clearly describe what you do and what visitors
should do next. That’s it. Like this …
The best websites are oftentimes
the simplest.
10 Deadly Reasons Most Websites Fail
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5 Using gobbledygook like
it’s a pick up line.
Your “cutting-edge, next generation, mission
critical, and world-class platform of the future”
will only make eyes roll. Avoid doing this …
BAD
1 ?
No jargon. No clichés. Do this instead …
The best websites speak like a
human, not a corporation.
GOOD
1 http://www.jib.ca/
6 Being more catchy than
clear.
Too many websites sacrifice clarity to the
altar of cleverness. Like this genius headline …
BAD
1 http://www.goldmansachs.com/
Being too clever leads to confusion. Being clear
leads to credibility, conversation, and
conversion. Be transparent, like this …
The best websites answer “what
can you do for me?”
10 Deadly Reasons Most Websites Fail
7 Being me-centric.
If all you do is talk about yourself, your site
turns into brochure-wear. No one cares
about how many awards you’ve won or how
awesome you are …
10 Deadly Reasons Most Websites Fail
Be a thought leader through blogging, videos,
whitepapers, and other resources that are
educational or entertaining. These guys get it …
The best websites publish
valuable content often.
10 Deadly Reasons Most Websites Fail
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8 No clear call-to-action.
The goal of a web page is simple: to get
visitors to take the next logical step. If you
give too many options, visitors will only hit the
back-button. Like this….
10 Deadly Reasons Most Websites Fail
The best websites don’t make
visitors think.
Whether they take the form of text links, images,
or buttons, calls-to-action are what motivate and
direct your visitors to keep moving forward.
10 Deadly Reasons Most Websites Fail
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9 Annoying visitors.
Interruptive website elements, such as ads,
pop-ups, unexpected media, or deceptive links,
are like telemarketers during dinner. They
interfere with what people want to consume.
Pop-up ad Ad
Ad
If you want to improve website engagement, don’t
interrupt it. If you must use advertising, consider
native where it is more relevant and less obtrusive.
The best websites don’t interrupt
the experience.
10 Deadly Reasons Most Websites Fail
10 Everything.
The best websites don’t look like this.
Don’t do anything that resembles these websites.
Ever.
10 Deadly Reasons Most Websites Fail
10 Deadly Reasons Most Websites Fail
10 Deadly Reasons Most Websites Fail
10 Deadly Reasons Most Websites Fail
Don’t get stuck
with a website
that sucks.
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10 Deadly Reasons Most Websites Fail