How to make a website trustable

Discussion in 'General Marketing' started by TrafficNoob, Jul 19, 2009.

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    Hi, I would like to know what are your criteria or the characteristics that you people look for to see if the website is Trustable. I know that content is important, but, how about the kind of ads or are there any other stuff?

    (Please tell me if this question should be asked in Website Design category)

    Thanks
     
    TrafficNoob, Jul 19, 2009 IP
  2. textbox

    textbox Guest

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    When it comes to building visitor trust, things such as accreditation logos, customer testimonials, a professional looking design, a local telephone contact number, no banner ads unless you are a forum, blog, etc.
     
    textbox, Jul 19, 2009 IP
  3. VanForex

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    Yeah aside from the contents one thing
    that would really bring people into your site
    are the testimonials which proves that the site is really
    reputable...
     
    VanForex, Jul 20, 2009 IP
  4. bobchrist

    bobchrist Active Member

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    Providing Case studies and authentic data would also build credibility.
     
    bobchrist, Jul 20, 2009 IP
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    #5
    You may want to add:

    • security certificate logos
    • testimonials
    • privacy policy
    • anti-spam policy near your opt-in form[if your asking for their emails]
    • company logos in which you are affiliated with
    • contact us page with your email and phone if possible

    :)
     
    flippingenesis, Jul 21, 2009 IP
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    ironmanv8 Active Member

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    Geotrust or Verisign badges, as well as the BBB logo will help greatly
     
    ironmanv8, Jul 21, 2009 IP
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    Yeah, professional design and Geotrust or Verisign badges is important for new visitor/customer. :)
     
    c3p0t, Jul 21, 2009 IP
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    giancarlo Active Member

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    Third party security certificate logos would be the most powerful strenght when it comes to building confidence and trust.
     
    giancarlo, Jul 21, 2009 IP
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    legitimate contact info including adress and telephone # is very important, privacy policy and a clean design without 50 flashing ads, just look at websites of big companies and see how they look.
     
    Mollaie, Jul 21, 2009 IP
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    JonRhodesUK Active Member Affiliate Manager

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    Having a human voice. Get to know people on various forums, social networks etc. Start a blog and encourage comments, and respond to the comments. Film yourself talking about your niche in order to get people to feel like they have met you.
     
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