20 Tips to get your Web Presence 2020-ready

29 Dec 2019 | Business, Web Hosting, WordPress | 0 comments

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Is your

ready for 2020?

Are you ready to take your business to the next level in 2020 with a strong website or web-presence?

Here's our top 20 tips to do just that, but there are plenty more, so get in contact if you need any help!

  1. Backup, backup, backup! If you have a website, keep a backup of the files and any associated database.
  2. Run our Website Audit Report to see if there are things you could do to improve your site – it's free!
  3. Don't ‘we' all over your site (or profiles) – no one cares about you, so focus on the benefits for them.
  4. Be consistent – Name, Address and Phone number (NAP) should be the same on every platform you use.
  5. Ensure your site is using an SSL certificate, and that all links use https:// – this is free with most hosts.
  6. Check what you are getting/paying your provider. We often rescue people from over-priced bad service.
  7. If you are using a CMS-powered site (eg WordPress) ensure all code, themes and plugins are updated.
  8. Deactivate and/or remove any plugins or themes you are no longer using – keep it all clean and simple.
  9. Update your site's copyright notice if you have one – ©2017 suggests you may no longer be in business!
  10. If you are using third-party integrations (eg Facebook, Maps) or contact forms, check they are working.
  11. Ensure your site visitors can contact you easily from any point on your website. Don't hide this away.
  12. Check that any Domain Names are owned and registered to you or your business, not host or designer.
  13. Unlucky for some – passwords (again)! Make sure they are secure and consider 2-factor authentication.
  14. Check who else has access to your website admin area or any online profiles. Do they still need access?
  15. Is your business on Google Maps? Have you claimed it on Google My Business?  Refer back to tip 4 🙂
  16. Add photos and ‘posts' to your Google My Business listing regularly – show Google that you still exist.
  17. Check other online directories, especially Bing Places (Microsoft) and Yelp (used by Amazon's Alexa).
  18. Keep a list of the directories/services you are on and check them regularly. Respond to any reviews.
  19. Show/link your business name on your Facebook profile – make it easy for us to know what you do.
  20. Time to spare? Google* yourself or your business and see what's there!  (*other searches available)

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