6 Website Content Mistakes You Don't Want to Make!

These super simple tips will help make sure your website engaging & effective

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Creating content for your website can feel like a huge and very daunting task, but avoiding these six common mistakes can make it super easy to ensure your site is engaging, effective, and growth-focused.

Here’s what you need to watch out for:

Ignoring Your Audience

Creating content that speaks to everyone, usually ends up resonating with no one. Understand your ideal client and tailor your content to them and what they are looking for. It’s about connecting.

Lack of Clear Call to Actions (CTAs)

A beautiful website is great, but without clear CTAs, your visitors won’t know what action to take next. Make sure each page guides your users towards a specific action – whether it’s signing up for a newsletter, making a purchase, or getting in touch.

Overloading with Information

Too much information can lead to overwhelm, which leads to them leaving your website. Keep your content concise, relevant, and easy to scan. Break up text with headers, bullet points, and images for a clean and readable layout.

Neglecting SEO

No matter how good your content is, it won’t matter if no one can find it... Implement SEO best practices so your content ranks well on search engines and drives more traffic to your site.

Not Updating Content Regularly

Outdated content can make your business seem inactive, out or touch and neglected. Regularly update your website with fresh content, blog posts, and news to keep your audience engaged and informed.

Overlooking Mobile Optimization

Most users browse on mobile devices, so your website should be mobile-friendly by default! Test your site on various devices to make sure it's accessible by all.

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Iona Elwood-Smith

Iona is the founder of Grow My Business. She brings a strategic view to web design ensuring all websites are customer...

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