{"id":35141,"date":"2019-08-12T19:34:50","date_gmt":"2019-08-12T23:34:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/?p=35141"},"modified":"2019-08-12T19:34:50","modified_gmt":"2019-08-12T23:34:50","slug":"9-methods-gaining-trust-website","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/2019\/9-methods-gaining-trust-website\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Methods For Gaining Trust In Your Website"},"content":{"rendered":"

You can\u2019t blame people for being a little skeptical when it comes to the online world. This is a relatively modern phenomenon, and society is always a little hesitant to fully trust something that seemingly appeared from nowhere. Also, there have been plenty of digital issues, such as online hacking and outright fraudulent websites, that make people a little wary. So if you\u2019re going to build a website, you need to focus on developing the trust between you and your visitors. Below, we take a look at some tried and tested methods for making sure your website is one that people can trust.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Pick Your Name Wisely<\/h3>\n

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\nThe Art of Choosing the Perfect Business Name<\/em><\/p>\n

What\u2019s in a name? Well, a lot, especially when you\u2019re trying to build a website. People make snap judgements all the time, you can\u2019t blame them for it. If you\u2019re after a professional vibe, yet your name is entirely unprofessional, then there\u2019s going to be an instant disconnect. For starters, it\u2019s imperative that you have a .com or similarly trustworthy end (such as.co). You would be highly unlikely to buy a smartphone from a site named as \u2018www.cheapsmartphones.biz\u2019 — it just doesn\u2019t inspire trust. When you\u2019re coming up with your website name, also think about your branding<\/a>, which is an established method for getting people to trust your brand. A website named \u2018www.monkeyphones.com\u2019 would work if it were in line with your broader branding strategy.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Invest in Good Design<\/h3>\n

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\n9 Golden Rules of Quality User Interface Design<\/em><\/p>\n

As we just said, people are prone to making snap judgments, about more or less everything, and this, of course, includes the look of your website. Though there will be a cost factor, you\u2019ll want to spend the money to invest in good website design. A person visiting a site that looks sleek, modern, and professional will have a favorable view; landing on a site that is a little haphazard and awkward will have the opposite effect. A company that invests in its web design is going to have higher ambitions than scamming a person.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Move Up Google Rankings<\/h3>\n

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\n\u2018Ranking\u2019 Is A Critical Factor For Business Success<\/em><\/p>\n

Having a good place on the Google rankings is beneficial for many reasons. First, it\u2019ll help funnel more people to your website. Second, it helps develop trust. Some websites rank so poorly on search engines that they don\u2019t appear in the search results even when the address is practically written in. If there\u2019s little record of you on Google, then it\u2019s unlikely that you\u2019ll be trusted all that much. To make sure this doesn\u2019t happen, look at working with a company that offers SEO services<\/a>. They\u2019ll be able to help you to move up the results page. Internet users also trust that results on the first page are legitimate, which can give your site another nudge in the right direction.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Full Information<\/h3>\n

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\nTop Tips For Bringing Your Business Into The Digital Age<\/em><\/p>\n

Information on your website is king. You can\u2019t get too far, trust-wise, if there\u2019s nothing there for visitors to trust. It\u2019s not that a person would distrust your website, it\u2019s just that there wouldn\u2019t be enough information to go off– they can\u2019t make a call either way, which is essentially the same as not trusting your site. So make sure that you\u2019re putting up as much information as possible, for your products and about your company in general. It\u2019s also imperative that you have extensive information on your \u2018contact us\u2019 page. You should list a phone number, email address, physical address, and your social media channels (which should be updated regularly). If people know that you can be contacted in the event of something going wrong, they\u2019ll be more likely to take a leap of faith and trust you.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Security Certificates<\/h3>\n

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\nTips For Choosing A Business Name<\/em><\/p>\n

One of the reasons why some people have issues with the online world isn\u2019t that they think the website they\u2019re dealing with is bad. The issue is that the website could be easily targeted by would-be criminals, who would then get access to the visitor\u2019s sensitive information. We\u2019ve already seen that no website is too big to be compromised; As such, in order to maintain trust in your site, you\u2019ll need to show that you\u2019re doing everything possible to keep your data safe. You\u2019ll want to first, only keep the information you really need to have, and, second, make sure you have all the latest security certificates on your site. Seeing them will inspire some faith in your visitors that it\u2019s something that you take seriously.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Second-Hand Trust\u00a0<\/h3>\n

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\n7 Reasons People Don\u2019t Trust Your Website (and How To Fix) [INFOGRAPHIC]<\/em><\/p>\n

There are plenty of things you can that\u2019ll encourage your visitors to trust you. But the truth is that ultimately, you have a vested interest in getting people\u2019s trust, and that does affect how people could see your website. While what you say will help a little, the best recommendations for your trustworthiness will come from other people. If you\u2019ve provided a good service to a customer, then ask for feedback<\/a>, and then showcase their words on your site. Another option is to publish the names and logos of any large brands that you\u2019ve worked with. It\u2019s respect and trust by association.<\/p>\n

Transparent Practices<\/h3>\n

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\nImage Source<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re running an ecommerce store<\/a>, then one of the best ways to develop trust is to have open (and generous) policies related to returning items. Studies have shown that people are much more likely to buy from a website if they know that they\u2019re able to send their goods back if they\u2019re not happy with them.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Free of Errors<\/h3>\n

\"9<\/a>
\n5 Grammar Tips for the Web that You Need to Follow<\/em><\/p>\n

You\u2019ll find it hard to be taken seriously if your website is full of simple errors, such as grammatical mistakes and poor-quality photographs and videos. Websites that have such errors look like they\u2019ve been rushed, and that, clearly, little care has gone into making them the best that they can be.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Build Your Authority<\/h3>\n

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\nImage Source<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

Finally, look at building your trust by establishing your authority through blog posts, insightful commentary on social media, and by somehow pushing the game forward. If you can show that you\u2019re not just another player, but a winner, then people will be more likely to believe in your website and what you\u2019re trying to achieve.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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