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Is your business in need of a boost in conversion rates? Are you doing a good job of attracting potential customers as things stand? Does your brand need a Thor-level jolt of thunderous applause and marketability? Or, has your logo fallen into pitfalls of failure that must be avoided while designing a logo<\/a>?<\/p>\n

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If yes, then it is time for you to take advantage of a perfect website design strategy and plan for your brand. Why? Some case studies have shown that brands enjoy a 31% increase in the conversion rate as a result of doing so.<\/p>\n

Want to know how to gain such benefits for your firm? Then, read on, true believers.<\/p>\n

The building blocks \u2013 Website Design Strategy<\/h2>\n

Web design has come a long way, with designers experimenting and testing a bevy of web elements on their websites. Web designers of today have a lot of data and practical examples to rely on when it comes to driving visitors to your website. A comprehensive list of do\u2019s and don\u2019ts when it comes to driving visitors and conversions if you will. While using free hosting, adding an SSL certificate, and focusing on the technical parts of making a website<\/a> are important, design also matters for attracting and maintaining a solid audience base.<\/p>\n

You want your website to wow them all? You want your website to be a smashing commercial and aesthetical success? Then you need a clear strategy and plan before you take the plunge into designing.<\/p>\n

So let\u2019s strategize. Here are 4 main factors that need to be part of your website design strategy:<\/p>\n

1.\tKnow Your Goal<\/h3>\n

You want to embark on website design. Sure ok. But first you need to ask yourself what\u2019s the purpose behind it? And what exactly do you want the outcome of this designing to be.<\/p>\n

2.\tKnow Your Brand<\/h3>\n

Your brand. What message does it want to communicate? And what\u2019s its unique value proposition in front of competitors that are in the market for the same thing that you are?<\/p>\n

3.\tKnow your Buyers and what Design Persona they prefer<\/h3>\n

Who is your target audience? How do you want them to look at you? Perception, as they say, is stronger than reality.<\/p>\n

4.\tKnow your Competition<\/h3>\n

How do your competitors stack up and how can you differentiate yourself better? You want to stand out from the others after all.<\/p>\n

Step #1 \u2013 Know your Website\u2019s Goal<\/h2>\n

Let\u2019s take a look at some good reasons for why want to get a website design<\/a>. Maybe because you lack an online brand presence or maybe you need a boost in conversions by expanding your existing business channels. No matter what your requirements are, here are 5 goals that help to determine your true goal:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Make yourself stand head and shoulders above your competitors<\/h4>\n

Your company got a unique value proposition to propagate and uphold. An excellently planned website design offers you just the opportunity and outlet to do so. A website design can offer more solutions to customers in today\u2019s knowledge age.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Project an Excellent Reflection of your Business Image<\/h4>\n

You are unique from others and your website should totally reflect (read flaunt) that. Your brand aesthetic should make you feel proud and a class apart from others.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Make yourself top dog on search engines<\/h4>\n

Every website out there wouldn\u2019t mean squat if it wasn\u2019t discoverable and enjoying top position on the world\u2019s major search engines. No matter how pretty your website looks, if no one can find you, there\u2019s no point in going for a web presence at all. Your goal should be to get first place on the main keyword you choose for your business and in the case of secondary keywords, place at least third.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Effortlessly generate Leads and obtain successful conversion rates<\/h4>\n

Your marketing content should be able to increase leads. More than that, you need to ensure a great user experience when it comes to website navigation, high quality content, stellar user interface design<\/a>, etc. You want to be considered as an industry thought leader and your website should prioritize web traffic & user engagement levels as well. Last but not the least, you also need a clear call to action on your website.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Make mine Responsive<\/h4>\n

Responsive web design is a must for today\u2019s audience. This is because people are more likely to access your website on their mobile devices than ever before. These users are also more likely to be converted as leads so incorporating responsive web design<\/a> is integral. This is possible due to bootstrap technology that relies on HTML5 and CSS3 to fit our content on miniature mobile screen resolutions.<\/p>\n

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Achieve the right visual balance in your website with this cheat sheet.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Step #2 \u2013 Know your Brand<\/h2>\n

Your brand has a mission, a mission that we can help you achieve. We want to convince businesses, organizations and researchers with data that can help them make informed decisions. We want them to choose you.<\/p>\n

To affect this positive change, we strive to make our customers happy. We do this by using our technical know-how and software tools along with our creatively enthusiastic flair for pretty things to make the most fun, personal yet professional looking brands.<\/p>\n

We offer solutions to people who got deadlines, those who want a wondrous brand identity that keeps people transfixed and thinking long after. We don\u2019t want to do that whole drab corporate thing for everyone. We go beyond that when it comes to branding. We immerse ourselves with your branding goals and build something on that solid foundation.<\/p>\n

Step #3 \u2013 Know your Buyer and Design Persona<\/h2>\n

Your brand takes into account your target audience. These are your leads and buyers with their own goals, needs, desires and limitations. It is our job to convince them through awesome designing chops to make good purchasing decisions.<\/p>\n

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Your brand. Your color. Choose it right.<\/strong><\/p>\n

For this to happen, we infuse your brand with a design persona that appeals to your target audience emotionally and informally. We design a relatable, easily-approachable brand identity<\/strong><\/a> for you. When your website has these elements, it can easily stand out from the competition. It can guide more users to make purchases right off the bat from your website. All this because your brand has succeeded in making a personal connection with your target demographic.<\/p>\n

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Here are 3 things can help you define your design persona:<\/p>\n

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  1. <\/span>Visuals \u2013 A<\/strong>ppearances matter. That\u2019s why first impressions are always about visual representations.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. <\/span>Traits \u2013 <\/strong>a brand has to be unique otherwise it runs the risk of fading away from the public consciousness. You want people to choose you and for that, your brand needs some unique traits. Maybe your brand image should be fun and playful instead of a dullish Mr. Straight Arrow.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  3. <\/span>Voice \u2013 <\/strong>The messaging associated with your brand should reflect your personal traits. If you are going for a funny vibe, then use similar sounding words and copy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Step #4 \u2013 Know your Competition<\/h2>\n

    Your competition can help you in many ways, even when it comes to your design plan. We take a look at what is and what isn\u2019t working for the others. We take advantage of these insights to build the best experience for you, your brand and your users. And we also take care of the technical stuff like search engine rankings for you too. After all, we want you to be top-rated on search engines.<\/p>\n

    Snapshot of a Successful Website Design Strategy & Plan<\/h2>\n

    With an iron-clad design strategy in hand, it\u2019s time to plan the website construction. Here are some of the website design elements that are part and parcel of a brand new identity for your business:<\/p>\n