WebTech 101   Introduction to Website Design

Reeling in new visitors is a challenge in and of itself, but how can an upstart website keep visitors coming back? Though the overall quality of your page is certainly a heavily contributing factor whether it will be dismissed or bookmarked, the degree to which a visitor can interact with your site can greatly override other shortcomings. In short, people like to be heard and like to feel like they are a part of something. While a speech or lecture can be poignant and well-timed, a conversation is on-going, informative and directly pertinent.In order for this to be possible, your website should strive to engage in a constant dialogue between you or your company and the online community. Whether this means allowing comments on posts or alloting space to upload user generated content, people are more likely to respond well to a site by which their own views can be seen by others. This will also allow you to get feedback on your ideas, product or service, and perhaps tailor it further to encompass a wider range of followers or potential customers. Even those who may disagree with your opinion on issues or not find your product/service agreeable will certainly appreciate the ability to express their reasoning. In turn, you will then have a chance to defend yourself in a controlled environment and present a rational argument to expose holes in their logic or otherwise rectify concerns. Of course, if you truly standby your talent or company mission, you should have nothing to fear regarding opening your website to a public forum for critique. Read the rest of this entry »