{"id":1282,"date":"2017-11-22T18:21:09","date_gmt":"2017-11-22T18:21:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.siteuptime.com\/blog\/?p=1282"},"modified":"2017-11-22T18:21:09","modified_gmt":"2017-11-22T18:21:09","slug":"5-reasons-why-you-need-to-invest-in-intuitive-design-for-your-website","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.siteuptime.com\/blog\/2017\/11\/22\/5-reasons-why-you-need-to-invest-in-intuitive-design-for-your-website\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons Why You Need to Invest in Intuitive Design for your Website"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A fantastic looking website is a must. And of course, it needs to load quickly as well. But there&#8217;s one design element that stands above the rest: intuitive design.<\/p>\n<p>In this instance, think of intuitive as easy to use. Really, it&#8217;s that simple!<\/p>\n<p>At the end of the day, visitors are willing to forgive a site&#8217;s flaws as long as it&#8217;s intuitive and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usability.gov\/what-and-why\/user-experience.html\">easy to use<\/a>. Still not convinced? Here are 5 reasons to implement an intuitive design.<\/p>\n<h2>1. There&#8217;s No Need To Reinvent The Wheel<\/h2>\n<p>When a business is told its site needs a redesign, they really hear, &#8220;Your website needs to be built back up from scratch.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>But a new design doesn&#8217;t necessarily mean a revolutionary overhaul.<\/p>\n<p>Many think that a usability overhaul means scrapping everything from the current website. Ultimately, this isn&#8217;t necessarily how it always pans out.<\/p>\n<p>There are likely plenty of great things about a site that can be incorporated into the new, more usable site.<\/p>\n<p>It isn&#8217;t always necessary to reinvent the wheel. When it comes to web design, simplicity is king.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Intuitive Design Factors Into SEO<\/h2>\n<p>Regardless of scope and size, every website needs to focus on SEO. Ultimately, if a site wants to land on the much-cherished front page of Google, they&#8217;re going to need to play by Google&#8217;s rules.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/drewhendricks\/2015\/02\/11\/understanding-the-full-impact-of-web-design-on-seo-branding-and-more\/3\/#427dcf794fb5\">Google understands<\/a> that the user&#8217;s experience matters more than anything else.<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s why it has tweaked its algorithm to encourage websites to create easy to use websites. Should a site focus on usability and design, it&#8217;s possible that the site may see a boost in ranking.<\/p>\n<p>But should a business neglect intuitive design, there may be consequences. Namely, the business&#8217; SERPs will be lowered dramatically, or de-indexed entirely.<\/p>\n<h2>3. An Intuitive Design Leads To Better Conversion Rates<\/h2>\n<p>Imagine a trip to the grocery store. After crossing everything off of the grocery list, it&#8217;s finally time to check out.<\/p>\n<p>After placing everything on the belt, the cashier smiles at you and says, &#8220;Great, now just create an account. Then, wait for the confirmation email. Then, continue with the transaction.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Sounds like a nightmare, doesn&#8217;t it? But this is how many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.siteuptime.com\/blog\/2017\/11\/10\/heres-why-new-zealand-e-commerce-is-on-the-rise\/\">eCommerce sites<\/a> function. And worst of all, there&#8217;s no reason for a cumbersome checkout.<\/p>\n<p>Businesses that want to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/article\/235755\">see increased conversion rates<\/a> need to put design first. Think about the end user and their needs.<\/p>\n<p>Make things as easy as possible for them &#8212; it&#8217;ll pay off in the end.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Great Design Often Translates To Mobile<\/h2>\n<p>As of two years ago, more people search for goods and services <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/its-official-google-says-more-searches-now-on-mobile-than-on-desktop-220369\">on mobile<\/a> devices than on desktops.<\/p>\n<p>Accordingly, a usable site doesn&#8217;t stop with a desktop experience. Most site creation tools allow for 1:1 desktop to mobile parity.<\/p>\n<p>No need to worry about whether or not that great new site will look good on a phone!<\/p>\n<h2>5. Great Design Places The Customer First<\/h2>\n<p>Great design needs to focus on one thing and one thing only: the end user. If this sounds familiar, it&#8217;s because this is one of the keystone concepts of business.<\/p>\n<p>The customer always comes first, and that shouldn&#8217;t exclude the digital world. An intuitive site shows that a business cares about its customers and values their time.<\/p>\n<p>And people will notice, have no doubt. This <a href=\"https:\/\/investormint.com\/investing\/robo-advisors\/betterment-review\">Betterment review<\/a> specifically refers to how easy the program is to use. Don&#8217;t ignore great design, because customers certainly aren&#8217;t.<\/p>\n<h2>Customers Crave Usability<\/h2>\n<p>An intuitive site is an absolute must for businesses of all sizes. Whether serving a few or a few thousand, it&#8217;s important to keep the customer in mind at all times.<\/p>\n<p>And part of keeping the customer in mind is making sure they have access to a site at all times. Therefore, it&#8217;s important to invest in regular, thorough website monitoring.<\/p>\n<p>Sign up a free account today, or <a href=\"https:\/\/siteuptime.com\/contact.php\">get in touch<\/a> with any questions or concerns.<\/p>\n<div class=\"grammarly-disable-indicator\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"grammarly-disable-indicator\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>User experience counts for a lot these days. 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