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POLEMIC D I G I T A L @badams “Why I’m Fed Up With Shit Websites” 04 February 2016 Barry Adams

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“Why I’m Fed Up With Shit Websites”

04 February 2016

Barry Adams

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Barry Adams

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Most websites…

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Some websites….

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Sending traffic to these websites…

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What is a ‘good’ website?

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Good websites…

… have a clear purpose

AND

… are good at fulfilling that purpose.

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What is your website’s purpose?

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What is your website’s purpose?

• Look pretty?

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What is your website’s purpose?

• Look pretty?

• So you can say you’re ‘online’?

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What is your website’s purpose?

• Look pretty?

• So you can say you’re ‘online’?

• CEO bragging rights at the golf club?

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What is your website’s purpose?

• Grow brand awareness

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What is your website’s purpose?

• Grow brand awareness

• Generate leads

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What is your website’s purpose?

• Grow brand awareness

• Generate leads

• Sell online

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How do you createa ‘good’ website?

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1. Keep the goal in mind

• Purpose comes first.

• If it doesn’t support the purpose,don’t include it.

• Tell HiPPOs to stay out of it.

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HiPPO:

“Highest Paid Person’s Opinion.”

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HiPPO:

“Highest Paid Person’s Opinion.”

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2. Details are important

• Understand your audience.

• Create a pleasant experience.

• Remove stumbling blocks.

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3. Build It Well

• Don’t skimp on web development.

• Agree a detailed specification.

• Get digital marketing foundations in place;SEO; technical & on-page

PPC landing pages

Email capture

Social media integration

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4. Never assume

• Test a prototype with real users.

• Measure what’s important.

• Iterate & improve.

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Summarised:

• Define your website’s purpose.

• Ensure all elements of your site exist to serve that purpose.

• Continuously measure and improve.

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Thank You

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