5 steps to future proof your website

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5 STEPS TO FUTURE PROOF YOUR WEBSITE

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How do you create a website that withstands technological and environmental changes?

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5 STEPS TO FUTURE PROOF YOUR WEBSITE

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THE TRUTH:

A WEBSITE IS NOT FOR LIFE.

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I KNOW, IT’S SAD

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RAPID TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE HAS MADE WHAT YOU USE OBSOLETE.

PICKED THE WRONG SYSTEM/SUPPLIER.

BUSINESS HAS CHANGED AND THE WEBSITE NO LONGER DELIVERS THE RIGHT IMPRESSION OR AUDIENCE

WHY?

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I DON’T WANT TO CONTINUALLY REDO MY WEBSITE

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NEITHER DO WE (AND WE DO IT FOR A LIVING).YOU CAN TAKE STEPS TO MINIMISE THE CYCLE.

1. Research and consult.

2. Be mobile.

3. Less is more.

4. Focus on users.

5. Continually invest.

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1. RESEARCH AND CONSULT

If you don’t know where to begin or find it daunting, undertake consultancy. They can help you see light at the end of the tunnel.

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1. RESEARCH AND CONSULTAlways ask for a demo of any Content Management Systems you are considering.

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2. BE MOBILEThis is not a trend.

A responsive site or mobile site is best for users.

Check your analytics for mobile traffic.

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3. LESS IS MORE

Bloated websites create confusion. Always ask:

• Is it really necessary?

• How will it benefit my users?

• Will they actually use it?

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4. FOCUS ON USERS

Remember who will be using the site and ultimately buying from it. Today’s users are time poor and expect simplicity.

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5. CONTINUALLY INVESTA website is not a one-off, static project – it will always be affected by external changes so be prepared for future development.

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A FINAL PLEA

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