No matter what type of business web designers are asked to build a website for, there will be common elements that are included in every website. That will extend to certain pages too. For example, all websites have a home page which is the page visitors land on when they enter the website’s main URL in their browser, or when clicking through from a search on Google.
Other pages that you usually find on most websites are a page with the terms and conditions of using the website, a privacy policy page, an “About Us” page, and a “Frequently Asked Questions” (FAQ) page. Often, business owners will give little thought to these pages as they do not think they offer anything towards converting visitors into prime leads or customers.
However, the exact opposite is true, and if a website’s owner were to take some steps concerning how these pages are designed and the content which goes into them, they will find that these pages can indeed help conversion rates on their website. In particular, three common website pages are often given little thought and they are the FAQ page, the “About Us” page, and the “Why Choose Us” page.
Below you have details of each of these pages, and how these can all be turned into high converting pages.
Frequently Asked Questions Page
There are several reasons why you want an excellent FAQ page. The obvious one is that it helps your visitors get answers to questions they may have, the answers to which might be enough to convince them to purchase, or at least to provide their details for a follow-up.
An FAQ page is also a great way to have additional content on your website and, if it is optimised properly, it can assist in your SEO and efforts to improve your website’s rankings. Some tips for your FAQ page are:
- Include as many possible questions as you can think of
- Place the most commonly asked questions at the top of the page
- Segment groups of questions under category headings
- Include an option for accessing further support on the page
About Us page
Your “About Us” page is where you can build trust and authority with your website’s visitors, but so many businesses get this wrong and have a page with a mere two or three lines. Even if you are a new business without a history, you, as the business owner, and others you will be building the business with, do have histories.
In either scenario, ensure that your “About Us” page achieves the following:
- Establishes your passion, expertise, and experience
- Provides details of the people behind the business
- Has key business information that you know your prospects will want to know
- Highlights photographs of your team to humanise the business.
Why Choose Us page
This is the page that is going to tell your visitors what sets your business, its products, or its services apart from your competition. Here, you are going to showcase what you offer and aim to stand out from the crowd within your marketplace. Essential elements of a great “Why Choose Us” page include:
- Identifying your prospects’ pain points and stating why you can help
- Giving examples of who you have worked with or served before
- Highlighting awards and industry recognition
- Showing testimonials, or even better, case studies
- Having a clear call to action telling prospects what to do next