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The Ambiguity Bias is Scaring Away Your Customers

The ambiguity effect can rear its ugly head without you even being aware of it. It can stop potential customers in their tracks and send them straight to your competitor. Fortunately there is an easy fix to this prevalent cognitive bias. With just a little effort on your end, minimizing this bias can yield great returns for your bottom line.

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Is Cognitive Load Ruining Your Website?

Looking for an explanation for your website’s high bounce rate? Low conversion rate? Poor engagement? It could be due to cognitive overload — making your visitors’ brains work too hard. Here’s how to reduce cognitive load on your website to improve user experience and boost your business.

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“Q” is for: QR Code

QR codes are soooo 2011. The QR code has been declared dead over and over again, but was it ever really alive? Let’s take a closer look at this misunderstood technology and you can decide for yourself.

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“L” is for: Landing Page

Landing pages should be part of any online marketing strategy. They are an integral part of the sales/lead generation process. Learn why a website isn’t enough and why you need landing pages to truly be successful in selling.

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“C” is for: Conversion Optimization

There is an old saying, “If you build it, they will come.” Even if this were true (it’s not, but), even if they come, you still need them to buy! When it comes to your website, having one is only the first step. The second step is getting people there. The third step is where conversion optimization comes in.

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“A” is for: Above the Fold

So often, when working on websites or landing pages, the client adamantly states, “We need to get all that above the fold.” I’m always curious if they’re saying it because they’ve heard it was an unbreakable rule, or if they have specific data to support their request. It’s important to know that “above the fold” alone is not a magic bullet for a successful page.

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Don’t Blame Google for Your Bad Website

I came across a discussion on an online forum where a business owner was complaining that he spent all of his hard-earned money on Google AdWords yet saw nary a profit. He blasted Google, which (merited or not in other cases), I wasn’t convinced was the real problem here.

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8 Tips for a Better Website

If your website isn’t performing for you, there are probably reasons why. Before you go and do something drastic, like redesign it completely, there are a few things you should evaluate. Here are eight tips that could help you improve your existing website.

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