It's a challenge to objectively examine your own website as if a prospect or customer seeking information would. There's a strategic thinking approach you can follow to get ideas flowing though: Look at a direct competitor's online presence, trying to shoot holes in it based on how a customer might view it.
You should really be able to get into it by answering a few questions:
- What misleading or out-of-date information is presented?
- What's not compelling about the website?
- What's confusing about the navigation?
- How much unnecessary detail do I have to supply to get a copy of the "free" download?
- What questions do I have that the website doesn't answer?
- Do I know where to get my other questions answered?
- In what ways did I get smarter by browsing this website?
- In what ways were my information needs left wanting?
After doing this, go back and see how your own online presence compares. Looking at yourself from a customer perspective should now be much easier! – Mike Brown
The Brainzooming Group helps make smart organizations more successful by rapidly expanding their strategic options and creating innovative plans they can efficiently implement. Email us at info@brainzooming.com or call 816-509-5320 to learn how we can develop an integrated content strategy for your brand.
