{"id":113435387,"date":"2024-03-12T18:54:47","date_gmt":"2024-03-12T16:54:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/?p=113435387"},"modified":"2025-03-10T19:49:05","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T17:49:05","slug":"what-makes-a-good-website","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/what-makes-a-good-website\/","title":{"rendered":"Back to Basics: What Makes a Good Website?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you ask 10 people <em>\u201cWhat makes a <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888792\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888792\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888792\">good website<\/span><\/span>?\u201d<\/em> \u2014 you\u2019ll receive 10 different answers.<\/p>\n<p>Some people focus on what makes a \u201cgood\u201d website from the perspective of a <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888790\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888790\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888790\">web designer<\/span><\/span>, a business owner, or a content publisher, while others equate a <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888792\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888792\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888792\">good website<\/span><\/span> with the needs of the visitors.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s see if we can pin this down once and for all, so you can build a <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888840\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888840\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888840\">successful website<\/span><\/span> that helps your overall <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888838\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888838\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888838\">digital marketing<\/span><\/span> strategy.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"t-1710232371790\">Why Do You Need a <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888800\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888800\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888800\">Great Website<\/span><\/span>?<\/h2>\n<p>Well, the answer is simple: Your website is often the first place potential customers learn about your business. A well-structured site makes it easier for visitors to understand what you offer and why they should choose you.<\/p>\n<p>A strong website helps you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><strong data-end=\"412\" data-start=\"390\">Build credibility:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/website-from-scratch\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">A clean, professional site design<\/a> and clear messaging show that your business is trustworthy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><strong data-end=\"525\" data-start=\"499\">Keep visitors engaged:<\/strong> A simple layout and easy navigation help people find what they need without frustration.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><strong data-end=\"649\" data-start=\"619\">Improve search visibility:<\/strong> A well-optimized site ranks higher in search results, making it easier for customers to discover you. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><strong data-end=\"788\" data-start=\"756\">Increase sales and sign-ups:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/boost-your-call-to-action-click-through-rates\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">A clear path to action<\/a> encourages visitors to make a purchase or subscribe.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A well-designed website does more than display information. It makes every visit effortless, keeps people engaged, and gives them a reason to come back.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"t-1661343633655\">So What <em>Does<\/em> Make a Good Website?<\/h2>\n<p>William Shakespeare once said, \u201cThere is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>And, while I respect Will, he never tried building a successful website. He\u2019d probably use Flash and GeoCities.<\/p>\n<p>There are definitely \u2018good\u2019 and \u2018bad\u2019 websites&#8230; and some very clear guidelines to making sure <em>your website <\/em>lands on the right side&#8230;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Good<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"\">Visitors can find information and content quickly.<\/p>\n<p style=\"\">Search engines can understand which keywords relate to your content, and can show your website in the search results.<\/p>\n<p style=\"\">Content is easy to add and maintain.<\/p>\n<p style=\"\">Your website looks&nbsp;<em>amazing<\/em> on all devices with different screens&#8230; computers, tablets, and mobiles.<\/p>\n<p style=\"\">Your visitors find your content interesting, valuable, relevant and timely for the challenges they\u2019re currently facing.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Bad<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"\">Visitors struggle to navigate your website, leading to high bounce rates and lower conversions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"\">Search engines get frustrated with slow loading, buggy pages, and choose to show competitor websites instead.<\/p>\n<p style=\"\">Adding content is a convoluted mess of frustrating CMS options and unintuitive code.<\/p>\n<p style=\"\">Visitors have to pinch-zoom (the horror!) or scroll horizontally on their mobile, and your navigation menu doesn\u2019t work with fat fingers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"\">Your content is dry, self-indulgent, spammy or disrespects your readers\u2019 time.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"t-1710232371791\">The 7 Pillars of What Makes a <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888792\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888792\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888792\">Good Website<\/span><\/span> (Breakdown)<\/h2>\n<p data-end=\"327\" data-start=\"111\">A great website is about function, clarity, and the experience it creates for visitors. Every element should work together to keep people engaged, build trust, and guide them toward action.<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"399\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\" data-start=\"329\">Here\u2019s a breakdown of the key pillars that make a website effective:<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"t-1710232371792\">1.&nbsp; <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888815\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888815\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888815\">User-Friendly<\/span><\/span> Design<\/h3>\n<p>A well-designed, <a href=\"https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/create-a-user-friendly-website\/\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888815\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888815\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888815\">user-friendly<\/span><\/span> website<\/a> makes it easy for visitors to enjoy and navigate, encouraging them to stay longer and engage more.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, you\u2019ll achieve user satisfaction, lower <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888813\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888813\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888813\">bounce rates<\/span><\/span>, and a stronger brand reputation. <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888787\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888787\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888787\">Search engines<\/span><\/span> are also known to favor websites that provide a good <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888788\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888788\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888788\">user experience<\/span><\/span>, which can lead to better <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888786\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888786\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888786\">SEO<\/span><\/span><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888796\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888796\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888796\">rankings<\/span><\/span>, more organic traffic, and more customers.<\/p>\n<p>The key components of a <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888815\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888815\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888815\">user-friendly<\/span><\/span> website are a clean, logical layout, <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888832\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888832\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888832\">easy navigation<\/span><\/span>, and mobile responsiveness.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"t-1710232371793\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888832\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888832\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888832\">Easy Navigation<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>As your website grows in terms of pages, you\u2019ll need to think carefully about how you organize your content.<\/p>\n<p>A simple website can start with a handful of pages, but add in new products, <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888810\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888810\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888810\">landing pages<\/span><\/span>, marketing campaigns, and blog posts, and your <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888829\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888829\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888829\">website visitors<\/span><\/span> will quickly become lost if you don\u2019t guide them with a logical way to navigate.<\/p>\n<p>Good site navigation looks like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>A <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888785\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888785\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888785\">clear<\/span><\/span>, consistent main menu (usually <a href=\"https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/how-to-create-a-dropdown-menu-in-wordpress\/\">a dropdown menu<\/a>) that serves as the roadmap for your website<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Logical, well-thought-out page organization that creates a natural, intuitive flow (<a href=\"https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/best-website-layout-ideas\/\">learn more about website layouts here<\/a>)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/how-to-add-a-search-bar-in-wordpress\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">Search bar<\/a><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888794\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888794\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888794\">functionality<\/span><\/span> (in the <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888841\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888841\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888841\">header<\/span><\/span>, footer, and\/or sidebar of the website)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Well-organized content that can be navigated intuitively<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"114126811\" width=\"749\" data-init-width=\"1123\" height=\"503\" data-init-height=\"755\" title=\"Good Site Navigation\" src=\"https:\/\/mlpxhq8ztvyc.i.optimole.com\/cb:p0Z2.44bbf\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Good-Site-Navigation.png\" data-width=\"749\" data-height=\"503\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1123 \/ 755;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"t-1710232371794\">Clean, Logical Layout<\/h4>\n<p>Your website\u2019s layout and design are foundational to a good <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888788\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888788\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888788\">user experience<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>A visually pleasing design, combined with a <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888785\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888785\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888785\">clear<\/span><\/span>, straightforward layout, makes your website engaging and easy to use.<\/p>\n<p>Your site layout and design should feature:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>A consistent color scheme<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>High-quality images &amp; videos<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Readable fonts &amp; typography <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/call-to-action-templates\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">Clear call-to-action (CTA) sections<\/a> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>\n<p>Consistent branding elements (logos, motifs, etc.)<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Now, if you\u2019re not well-versed in <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888790\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888790\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888790\">web design<\/span><\/span>, you\u2019ll struggle to build a website like this from scratch.<\/p>\n<p>But with the right tools, <em>you won\u2019t even have to.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/themebuilder\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">Thrive Theme Builder<\/a> + <a href=\"https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/architect\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">Thrive Architect<\/a> are the no-code, website building duo you need to build <a href=\"https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/website-from-scratch\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">a clean, conversion-focused website<\/a> your audience will love.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span><a href=\"https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/themebuilder\/\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"113466990\" width=\"515\" data-init-width=\"515\" height=\"275\" data-init-height=\"275\" title=\"TTB + TArch\" src=\"https:\/\/mlpxhq8ztvyc.i.optimole.com\/cb:p0Z2.44bbf\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-04-03-150305.png\" data-width=\"515\" data-height=\"275\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 515 \/ 275;\" data-link-wrap=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Thrive Theme Builder helps you create a great-looking site layout, along with the necessary core page <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888820\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888820\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888820\">templates<\/span><\/span> you\u2019ll need (<a href=\"https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/how-to-create-a-homepage\/\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888801\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888801\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888801\">homepage<\/span><\/span><\/a>, blog page layout, default blog post design, <a href=\"https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/better-404-page\/\">404 page<\/a>, etc.)<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve set up your theme, you\u2019ll use Thrive Architect\u2019s <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888815\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888815\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888815\">user-friendly<\/span><\/span> drag-and-drop visual editor to customize your page <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888820\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888820\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888820\">templates<\/span><\/span> to your exact liking.<\/p>\n<p>Choose from hundreds of <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888810\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888810\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888810\">landing page<\/span><\/span><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888820\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888820\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888820\">templates<\/span><\/span> to add to your site and use our library of design elements to make them unique to your business.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"t-1710232371795\">Mobile-Friendliness<\/h4>\n<p><span><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"113471679\" width=\"800\" data-init-width=\"2560\" height=\"560\" data-init-height=\"1792\" title=\"AdobeStock_502136563 (1)\" src=\"https:\/\/mlpxhq8ztvyc.i.optimole.com\/cb:p0Z2.44bbf\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AdobeStock_502136563-1-scaled.jpeg\" data-width=\"800\" data-height=\"560\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 2560 \/ 1792;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>In a world where our phones and tablets have almost become an extension of ourselves, having <a href=\"https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/mobile-friendly-content\/\">a mobile-friendly website<\/a> is non-negotiable.<\/p>\n<p>When a visitor accesses your site through their <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888825\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888825\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888825\">mobile device<\/span><\/span>, your site\u2019s content and layout should adjust automatically, allowing for <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888832\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888832\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888832\">easy navigation<\/span><\/span> and an enjoyable experience.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re using Thrive Architect, you can <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888793\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888793\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888793\">optimize<\/span><\/span> your pages and create a mobile version of your website in seconds.<\/p>\n<p>Thrive Architect features a built-in \u201c<span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888849\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888849\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888849\">Responsive Design<\/span><\/span>\u201d feature that lets you manage the display of certain elements on the Desktop, Tablet, or Smartphone interfaces.<\/p>\n<p>And if you want to learn more key tips to build a responsive website, watch this tutorial from Tony:<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"t-1710232371796\">2. Conversion-Focus<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cConversion-focus\u201d is all about optimizing your website to make it more likely for your visitors to take action &#8211; be it buying a product, signing up for a newsletter, or filling out a contact form.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>To achieve this, your <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888810\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888810\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888810\">landing pages<\/span><\/span> must have:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>\u200b<span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888785\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888785\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888785\">Clear<\/span><\/span>&nbsp;<span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888791\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888791\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888791\">call-to-action<\/span><\/span> sections that guide your audience to taking a specific action<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>\u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/how-to-create-an-opt-in-form\/\" style=\"outline: none;\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888815\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888815\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888815\">User-friendly<\/span><\/span>&nbsp;forms<\/a>&nbsp;that can be filled in seconds. You\u2019ll need a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/11-best-wordpress-form-builders\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">reliable form-building&nbsp;<span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888812\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888812\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888812\">plugin<\/span><\/span><\/a> to make this happen.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Trust signals in the form of testimonials, certifications, and user reviews to add to your business\u2019 credibility.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Scarcity marketing elements like <a href=\"https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/add-countdown-timer-wordpress-sales-page\/\">countdown timers<\/a> to push your hesitant visitors to take immediate action.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The best way to find what\u2019s helping (or hurting) your site\u2019s <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888831\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888831\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888831\">conversion rates<\/span><\/span> is through A\/B testing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/ab-split-test-wordpress\/\">A\/B testing<\/a> gives you hard data on what&#8217;s working and what&#8217;s not, allowing you to continuously refine and enhance the <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888788\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888788\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888788\">user experience<\/span><\/span> and conversion potential.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve purchased Thrive Architect, you also get access to <a href=\"https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/optimize\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">Thrive <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888793\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888793\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888793\">Optimize<\/span><\/span><\/a>, a <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888815\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888815\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888815\">user-friendly<\/span><\/span> A\/B testing <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888812\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888812\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888812\">plugin<\/span><\/span> you can get started within minutes.<\/p>\n<p><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><\/p>\n<p style=\"\">Want to take your landing pages to the next level? Check out our guide on landing page hacks for more conversions and learn practical strategies to turn more visitors into customers. <a href=\"https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/landing-page-hacks\/\">Read it here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"t-1710232371797\">3.&nbsp;<span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888799\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888799\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888799\">High-<\/span><\/span><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888818\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888818\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888818\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888799\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888799\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888799\">Quality<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888818\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888818\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888818\"> Content<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Keeping your audience\u2019s attention is all about providing valuable, <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888848\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888848\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888848\">relevant information<\/span><\/span> that resonates on a personal level, making them eager to dive deeper into your site.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As you write, focus on including suitable keywords throughout your content \u2014titles, subheadings, and body text. But, only where they make sense \u2013 to avoid keyword stuffing.<\/p>\n<p>You should also refresh your content regularly to keep your audience coming back for more, proving your updates are as fresh and enticing.<\/p>\n<p>Liven up that text with some eye-catching multimedia\u2014images, videos, and <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888843\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888843\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888843\">infographics<\/span><\/span>. They\u2019re not just pretty to look at; they make your content more engaging, easier to share, and break down complex topics into bite-sized, digestible pieces.<\/p>\n<p><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><\/p>\n<p style=\"\">Struggling to keep your audience engaged? Learn how to write compelling content that holds attention and drives action with these expert copywriting tips. <a data-end=\"254\" data-start=\"237\" href=\"https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/copywriting-tips-for-beginners\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">Read it here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You can create the images yourself (and <a href=\"https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/diy-website-graphics\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">this guide on making your own visuals for your website<\/a> can help) or you can make use of the in-built stock image library in Thrive Architect:<\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"114123797\" width=\"749\" data-init-width=\"1917\" height=\"364\" data-init-height=\"931\" title=\"Stock Library in Thrive Architect\" src=\"https:\/\/mlpxhq8ztvyc.i.optimole.com\/cb:p0Z2.44bbf\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Stock-Library-in-Thrive-Architect.png\" data-width=\"749\" data-height=\"364\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1917 \/ 931;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Access thousands of visuals in the built-in stock image library in Thrive Architect<\/p>\n<p>Thrive Architect users now have access to&nbsp;<em>over 6 million high-quality stock images<\/em> directly into your editor. Just hit search and you&#8217;ll find a variety of pictures to choose from.<\/p>\n<p>Fed up with slow <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888804\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888804\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888804\">load times<\/span><\/span> and clunky CMSs that turn publishing a simple post into a tiresome journey?&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you find yourself wrestling with HTML or bemoaning the gap between what your Block editor shows and the published outcome, it\u2019s time for a change.<\/p>\n<p>Switch to a <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888797\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888797\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888797\">web page<\/span><\/span> builder like Thrive Architect, which gives you a what-you-see-is-what-you-get (WYSIWYG) <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888794\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888794\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888794\">functionality<\/span><\/span>, ensuring the editing stage mirrors the final page.<\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"113444281\" width=\"800\" data-init-width=\"1413\" height=\"455\" data-init-height=\"804\" title=\"architect editor\" src=\"https:\/\/mlpxhq8ztvyc.i.optimole.com\/cb:p0Z2.44bbf\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/architect-editor.jpg\" data-width=\"800\" data-height=\"455\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1413 \/ 804;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Thrive Architect Editor<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"t-1710232371798\">4. Fast <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888833\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888833\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888833\">Loading Speed<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Did you know that 1 in 4 visitors abandon websites that take more than 4 seconds to load?<\/p>\n<p>Or that each 1 second <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888834\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888834\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888834\">page load<\/span><\/span> delay leads to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/building-websites\/website-load-time-statistics\/\">16% reduction<\/a> in customer satisfaction?<\/p>\n<p>Websites that load quickly give users the fast and easy experience they&#8217;re looking for.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"113471654\" width=\"800\" data-init-width=\"2560\" height=\"534\" data-init-height=\"1707\" title=\"Website performance and testing online software tool, webpage loading speed test, server response time analysis, SEO optimization vector illustration web banner.\" src=\"https:\/\/mlpxhq8ztvyc.i.optimole.com\/cb:p0Z2.44bbf\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AdobeStock_697513511-scaled.jpeg\" data-width=\"800\" data-height=\"534\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 2560 \/ 1707;\" mt-d=\"-74\" ml-d=\"0\" center-v-d=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Slow-loading pages can lead to frustration and high <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888813\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888813\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888813\">bounce rates<\/span><\/span>, as users are likely to leave a site that doesn\u2019t load promptly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>To avoid a slow-loading website, you should:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888793\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888793\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888793\">Optimize<\/span><\/span> your images and videos<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Ensure none of your <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888812\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888812\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888812\">plugins<\/span><\/span> are outdated<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Use a theme that is built with clean code and is updated regularly<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Use a reliable <a href=\"https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/8-best-wordpress-hosting-solutions\/\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888844\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888844\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888844\">web hosting<\/span><\/span> provider<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Install a <a href=\"https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/wordpress-plugins-site-speed\/\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888847\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888847\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888847\">site speed<\/span><\/span> <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888812\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888812\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888812\">plugin<\/span><\/span><\/a> (or tools found in Google Search Console) for additional assistance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Thrive Theme Builder also includes <a href=\"https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/site-speed-optimization\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">a Website Speed <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888793\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888793\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888793\">Optimization<\/span><\/span> tool<\/a> to ensure your website loads fast.<\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"113454160\" width=\"341\" data-init-width=\"341\" height=\"425\" data-init-height=\"425\" title=\"Thrive-Themes-Project-Lightspeed-18.png\" src=\"https:\/\/mlpxhq8ztvyc.i.optimole.com\/cb:p0Z2.44bbf\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Thrive-Themes-Project-Lightspeed-18.png\" data-width=\"341\" data-height=\"425\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 341 \/ 425;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>This feature is automatically activated on your website, so you don&#8217;t need to do anything here.<\/p>\n<p>Our site performance <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888793\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888793\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888793\">optimization<\/span><\/span> tools are simple to understand and straightforward to use, so you can complete this setup in less than a few minutes.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"t-1710232371799\">5. <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888806\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888806\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888806\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888787\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888787\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888787\">Search Engine<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888806\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888806\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888806\"> <\/span><\/span><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888793\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888793\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888793\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888806\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888806\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888806\">Optimization<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> (<span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888786\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888786\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888786\">SEO<\/span><\/span>)<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"113471651\" width=\"528\" data-init-width=\"2560\" height=\"440\" data-init-height=\"2133\" title=\"AdobeStock_84069108\" src=\"https:\/\/mlpxhq8ztvyc.i.optimole.com\/cb:p0Z2.44bbf\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AdobeStock_84069108-scaled.jpeg\" data-width=\"528\" data-height=\"440\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 2560 \/ 2133;\" mt-d=\"-30\" ml-d=\"0\" center-v-d=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>For on-page <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888786\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888786\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888786\">SEO<\/span><\/span>, <a href=\"https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/keyword-research-tips\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">start with <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888837\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888837\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888837\">keyword research<\/span><\/span><\/a> use tools like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/tools\/keyword-generator-tool\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">WPBeginner Keyword Generator<\/a> to start your <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888837\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888837\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888837\">keyword research<\/span><\/span> &amp; find relevant terms for your content.<\/p>\n<p>Your page and post content should have:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A unique title tags (per content piece) that\u2019s under 60 characters&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Attention-grabbing meta descriptions that include your main keyword,<\/li>\n<li>Structured <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888830\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888830\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888830\">headings<\/span><\/span> to organize your content<\/li>\n<li>Use short paragraphs, bullet points for easier reading, <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888845\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888845\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888845\">alt<\/span><\/span> text for images, and internal linking with descriptive anchor texts.<\/li>\n<li>URLs should be simple and include your target keyword when possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"113471652\" width=\"568\" data-init-width=\"2560\" height=\"473\" data-init-height=\"2133\" title=\"AdobeStock_84069327\" src=\"https:\/\/mlpxhq8ztvyc.i.optimole.com\/cb:p0Z2.44bbf\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AdobeStock_84069327-scaled.jpeg\" data-width=\"568\" data-height=\"473\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 2560 \/ 2133;\" mt-d=\"-36\" ml-d=\"0\" center-v-d=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>In terms of an off-page <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888821\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888821\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888821\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888786\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888786\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888786\">SEO<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888821\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888821\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888821\"> strategy<\/span><\/span>, focus on <a href=\"https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/basic-link-building-strategies-for-solopreneurs\/\">building quality backlinks (link building)<\/a> through guest posting, collaborating with other creators in your industry, and <a href=\"https:\/\/aioseo.com\/fix-broken-links-in-wordpress\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">identifying broken links<\/a> on other websites \u2013 offering your content as a replacement, instead.<\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"113471653\" width=\"800\" data-init-width=\"2560\" height=\"343\" data-init-height=\"1097\" title=\"AdobeStock_588616930\" src=\"https:\/\/mlpxhq8ztvyc.i.optimole.com\/cb:p0Z2.44bbf\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AdobeStock_588616930-scaled.jpeg\" data-width=\"800\" data-height=\"343\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 2560 \/ 1097;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>And concerning, technical <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888786\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888786\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888786\">SEO<\/span><\/span>, you must make sure <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888787\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888787\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888787\">search engines<\/span><\/span> can easily crawl, understand, and index your site.<\/p>\n<p>This is done through&nbsp; optimizing <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888833\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888833\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888833\">loading speeds<\/span><\/span>, securing your website with an <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888823\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888823\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888823\">SSL certificate<\/span><\/span>, creating a sitemap, adding schema markup for Google rich snippets, and conducting regular audits to identify and fix issues.<\/p>\n<p>Other important tasks include using robots.txt files wisely, <a href=\"https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/core-web-vitals\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">optimizing your site\u2019s core web vitals<\/a> , checking for crawl errors, using heatmaps, and conducting regular technical <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888786\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888786\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888786\">SEO<\/span><\/span> audits.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re handling your site\u2019s <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888786\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888786\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888786\">SEO<\/span><\/span> on your own, this could become very time-consuming in no time. Especially if you aren\u2019t knowledgeable on the ins and outs of <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888786\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888786\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888786\">SEO<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>To make your job 100 times easier, we recommend using <a href=\"https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/best-wordpress-seo-plugins\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">a <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888805\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888805\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888805\">WordPress<\/span><\/span> <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888786\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888786\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888786\">SEO<\/span><\/span> <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888812\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888812\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888812\">plugin<\/span><\/span><\/a> like <a href=\"https:\/\/aioseo.com\/\">All in One <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888786\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888786\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888786\">SEO<\/span><\/span><\/a>, to <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888793\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888793\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888793\">optimize<\/span><\/span> your website for <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888787\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888787\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888787\">search engines<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"All in one SEO screenshot\" width=\"800\" data-init-width=\"1782\" height=\"402\" data-init-height=\"896\" title=\"All in one SEO\" src=\"https:\/\/mlpxhq8ztvyc.i.optimole.com\/cb:p0Z2.44bbf\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/All-in-one-SEO.jpg\" data-width=\"800\" data-height=\"402\" data-id=\"113442102\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1782 \/ 896;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>AIOSEO handles all the technical aspects of optimizing your website and provides key tips on <a href=\"https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/seo-friendly-blog-posts\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">how to make your content <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888786\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888786\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888786\">SEO<\/span><\/span>-friendly<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888812\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888812\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888812\">plugin<\/span><\/span> is easy to install, even easier to use, and will help you get your content higher up on <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888816\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888816\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888816\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888787\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888787\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888787\">search engine<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888816\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888816\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888816\"> results<\/span><\/span> pages (SERPs) and attract more of your <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888808\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888808\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888808\">target audience<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"t-1710232371800\">6. Security<\/h3>\n<p>Your site\u2019s security focuses on defending sensitive data from malicious attacks and maintaining the integrity of your <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888836\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888836\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888836\">online presence<\/span><\/span>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"113443203\" width=\"800\" data-init-width=\"1170\" height=\"274\" data-init-height=\"400\" title=\"X-Best-Tools-to-Help-Secure-a-WordPress-Website_featured\" src=\"https:\/\/mlpxhq8ztvyc.i.optimole.com\/cb:p0Z2.44bbf\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/X-Best-Tools-to-Help-Secure-a-WordPress-Website_featured.jpg\" data-width=\"800\" data-height=\"274\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1170 \/ 400;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>When site visitors feel confident about their safety on your site, trust grows, which is fundamental for customer loyalty and retention.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to using<a href=\"https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/best-tools-to-secure-wordpress-website\/\"> a security <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888812\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888812\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888812\">plugin<\/span><\/span><\/a> to scan for malware and vulnerabilities, your site will also require the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Installing an <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888823\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888823\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888823\">SSL certificate<\/span><\/span> to protect the data exchanged between your website and its visitors<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Updating your theme, <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888812\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888812\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888812\">plugins<\/span><\/span>, and content management system (CMS) regularly<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Using strong passwords and 2 factor authentication to protect your site\u2019s user accounts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/how-to-back-up-your-wordpress-website\/\">Backing up your website<\/a> on a regular basis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"t-1710232371801\">7. Analytics and Feedback<\/h3>\n<p>Web analytics are your compass when it comes to navigating your site\u2019s performance. With the right tool, you can get a <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888785\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888785\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888785\">clear<\/span><\/span> picture of how users interact with your site.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"113471424\" width=\"790\" data-init-width=\"1504\" height=\"527\" data-init-height=\"1004\" title=\"Modern digital marketing\" src=\"https:\/\/mlpxhq8ztvyc.i.optimole.com\/cb:p0Z2.44bbf\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AdobeStock_173918794-1.jpeg\" data-width=\"790\" data-height=\"527\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1504 \/ 1004;\" mt-d=\"-86\" ml-d=\"0\" center-v-d=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>From which pages they visit to how long they stay and where they drop off, these insights allow you to tailor your website to better meet user needs and achieve your business objectives.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As a starting point, we recommend setting up <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888842\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888842\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888842\">Google Analytics<\/span><\/span> on your website. It&#8217;s a powerful, free tool that provides a wealth of data about your website&#8217;s traffic, user behavior, and much more<\/p>\n<p>The best way <a href=\"https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/how-to-set-up-analytics\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">to set up analytics on your website<\/a> is to use <a href=\"https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/best-analytics-plugin-for-wordpress\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">a <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888805\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888805\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888805\">WordPress<\/span><\/span> analytics <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888812\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888812\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888812\">plugin<\/span><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>We recommend using <a href=\"https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/best-analytics-plugin-for-wordpress\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">MonsterInsights<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"MonsterInsights, the best WordPress analytics plugin\" data-id=\"113442042\" width=\"800\" data-init-width=\"1897\" height=\"382\" data-init-height=\"905\" title=\"MonsterInsights\" src=\"https:\/\/mlpxhq8ztvyc.i.optimole.com\/cb:p0Z2.44bbf\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MonsterInsights-1.png\" data-width=\"800\" data-height=\"382\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1897 \/ 905;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>MonsterInsights<\/p>\n<p>Known for its outstanding ease of use and powerful feature set, this <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888812\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888812\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888812\">plugin<\/span><\/span> makes it super simple for <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888805\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888805\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888805\">WordPress<\/span><\/span> site owners to integrate <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888842\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888842\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888842\">Google Analytics<\/span><\/span> with their sites \u2013 without needing to deal with any code.<\/p>\n<p>Once installed, the MonsterInsights <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888812\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888812\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888812\">plugin<\/span><\/span> offers a comprehensive, <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888815\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888815\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888815\">user-friendly<\/span><\/span> dashboard directly within your <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888805\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888805\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888805\">WordPress<\/span><\/span> dashboard, allowing you to view complex analytics data in a <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888785\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888785\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888785\">clear<\/span><\/span>, easily understandable way.<\/p>\n<p>This powerful tool also offers a wide range of in-depth tracking features \u2013 putting it far ahead of its competitors.<\/p>\n<p>You can use this <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888812\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888812\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888812\">plugin<\/span><\/span> to observe real-time stats, <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888809\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888809\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888809\">e-commerce<\/span><\/span> tracking, form submissions, and custom dimensions tracking.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888805\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888805\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888805\">WordPress<\/span><\/span> beginner or an advanced user, MonsterInsights will help you make the right kind of data-driven decisions without struggling with <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888842\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888842\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888842\">Google Analytics<\/span><\/span>&#8216; native interface.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"t-1710232371802\">Next Steps: Audit Your Current <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888789\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888789\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888789\">Website Design<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now you know how to <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888793\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888793\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888793\">optimize<\/span><\/span> your website, it\u2019s time to review your <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888797\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888797\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888797\">web pages<\/span><\/span> and identify the areas that need to be improved.<\/p>\n<p>Here are four additional tutorials to help <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888793\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888793\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888793\">optimize<\/span><\/span> your site\u2019s design, <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888786\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888786\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888786\">SEO<\/span><\/span>, and marketing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/big-3-conversion-killers\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">The 10 Biggest Conversion Killers (and How to Fix Them)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/website-optimization-checklist\" style=\"outline: none;\">From Good to Great: Ultimate Website <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888793\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888793\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888793\">Optimization<\/span><\/span> Checklist for 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/content-recycling\/\">Content Repurposing: How to Never Run Out of Content Ideas Again<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/how-to-get-your-business-noticed\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">How to Get Your Business Noticed and Grow Your Audience<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"t-1710232371803\">What Makes a <span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888792\"><span data-action=\"click-dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_term_300888792\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-term-id=\"300888792\">Good Website<\/span><\/span>: Final Words<\/h2>\n<p>And there you have it!<\/p>\n<p>Now you know everything you need to great the best website for your visitors &#8212; and to grow your business.<\/p>\n<p>With the right tools, website building can be a fun, fulfilling experience, instead of a tedious chore.<\/p>\n<p>If your current tech stack is letting you down, this is a good time to switch up and try something new.<\/p>\n<p>Thrive Theme Builder and Thrive Architect are the best duo you need to revamp your current site and turn it into the lean, mean business machine it was meant to be.<\/p>\n<p>But don&#8217;t just take our word for it.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/themebuilder\/#getitnow\" style=\"outline: none;\">Give these tools a try today.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you ask 10 people \u201cWhat makes a good website?\u201d \u2014 you\u2019ll receive 10 different answers. 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