How to Keep Visitors at Your Site Longer

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Provide your web site visitors with content they can't read anywhere else.

   People will stay longer at your web site to read the original content.
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   Step 2: Remind your web site visitors they can print out your content.

   They may browse around your online store while it's printing. , They'll be at the site longer and might buy something afterwards. , While they are waiting they might read your ad. , The directory must contain information your visitors would want. , Time is precious; they won't waste it waiting for your site to load. , If people are confused about what's being offered they may leave too early. , People will get turned off and leave if they see a lot of spelling and grammar mistakes. , Most people won't strain their eyes trying to read text that is too small, light or bright. , It will attract them to explore your web site longer. , Nobody wants to spend forever trying to find their way around a website! Keep your links categorized nicely and put them in an easy-to-find spot.
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   Step 3: Offer your web site visitors a freebie if they take the time to fill out your online survey.

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   Step 4: Offer your visitors free software that they can download right from your web site.

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   Step 5: Provide a huge online directory of information that your visitors could search.

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   Step 6: Make sure all your web pages load fast or your visitors will leave fast.

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   Step 7: Tell your visitors what's offered at your web site at the very beginning.

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   Step 8: Publish your web site professionally.

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   Step 9: Make your site text easy to read.

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    Step 10: Use headlines and sub headlines all over your your web site that will grab visitors attention.

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    Step 11: Make your site easy to navigate.

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