Building a high-converting e-shop always has the user experience at the center of its strategy. There needs to be a balance between aesthetics and functionality so that the user journey is smooth and enjoyable, from product search to the moment they complete a purchase. Below we will look at some of the most useful tips to create an online store with a focus on increasing sales to the maximum.
Understanding your target group
1. Research
When starting the construction of an e-shop, one of the first steps you must take in order to have high conversions and sales in the future, is a comprehensive research and analysis of the audience you will target. You need to understand their preferences and needs and then do a competitive analysis. You need to discover the companies that are targeting a similar audience to yours and gather information related to their habits.
2. Personas
Creating detailed personas is definitely the next step and the second ingredient to success. So create buyer personas that reflect your company’s ideal customers. You need to consider demographics, interests, buying behavior and more. The personas will act as a guide to proceed with the design of the e-shop, which will aim to cover as many of your audience’s needs as possible.
Responsive design
1. Loading speed
The e-shop must be created with the aim of reducing the loading speed to the minimum possible. The fast pace of the times and the fact that the attention span of visitors has decreased significantly make loading speed one of the most important features of a website. A slow loading time will cause users to lose their attention while browsing, causing them to look for another alternative site.
2. Mobile devices
Responsive design should be at the top of your priorities, as mobile adaptation is now imperative. The operation on tablets and mobile phones must be flawless, since the majority of e-shop users enter from them.
Product pages that bring results
1. Product images
Each product should have photos from different angles so that users have a complete picture, as well as the option to zoom. All images must be optimized for size, dimension and file format so that they do not negatively affect page loading speed.
2. Product Descriptions
Product descriptions should be easy to understand and provide users with the detail and clarity they need. Researching the ideal keywords and then adding them to your categories and products will make them discoverable by search engines and help improve your page’s Search Engine Optimization (SEO).
3. Call to action buttons
Use action buttons, such as “Add to Cart” or “Buy Now”, in strategic places on your website. Make sure that the user’s eye can easily spot them and that they stand out visually from the rest of your site’s content.
4. Reviews from real customers
You can add reviews from customers who have already purchased your product. This way you will increase the trust of new visitors to your website. Don’t hesitate to include even the negative reviews for credibility and a high level of transparency.
Easy product purchase process
1. Reduce checkout steps
In order to have high conversions, it is very important to simplify the purchase process and the steps involved. Checkout should be simple, quick and easy, and ideally there should be a one page checkout.
2. Payment
It is very important to allow users to pay with several options, such as payment by card, cash on delivery, PayPal, Stripe, etc. Moreover, the payment environment must be secure to allow users to complete the process without stress for their card details.
3. Market progress
During checkout, your website should let customers know if they’ve taken all the steps correctly. At the end, there should always be some message that confirms the completion and gives a sense of satisfaction to the users.
Feeling of trust
1. Product Returns
A link to your company’s return policy should be prominently displayed on your website. The text should be clear, with all the necessary details and without many technical terms.
2. SSL security certificate
Every new website should have an SSL certificate installed so users know their personal data is safe and secure. This way you will encourage them to complete their purchases and use their bank card without stress. In addition, you can use badges that promote secure payments and secure browsing on your website, increasing user trust even more.
3. Customer support
It would be good to have multiple ways of customer support so that customers can get help with any problem they face or for simple questions about your products. You can choose between phone support, email, and even chatbots with artificial intelligence. Try to respond as quickly as possible to the users of your page to strengthen the credibility of your business.
Analytics
1. User behavior
You can use different tools (such as Google Analytics) to track user interaction with your website. This will allow you to track metrics like bounce rate, page views, click patterns, etc., and understand overall user behavior. This will help you address user pain points and improve your design.
2. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Once you understand user behavior, you need to define the appropriate Key Performance Indicators. Some of these are cart abandonment rate, conversion rate, and average order value. By collecting and monitoring the data frequently, you can come to useful conclusions that you can then use to improve your website.
In a few words
We have seen some of the most important tips which, if used correctly, can increase conversions and sales of e-commerce websites. Your website must constantly evolve and adapt to new technologies, customer needs and market demands. A scalable and customizable website is essential to increase sales and traffic, as well as to follow market trends.
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