Website Update Checklist: Best Practices for Updating Your Website

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                "value": "\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EBuilding a website is often a substantial investment. It may seem somewhat unfair, then, that you will probably have to spend time - and money - updating your site over the years. In addition to branding changes, these updates are often necessary to comply with current best practices and to\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.inclind.com\/news\/how-optimize-your-website-maximum-conversions\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eoptimize\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E your site.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EStudies show that people\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4863498\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Ejudge\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E an organization\u2019s credibility based on its website - and that judgment is often made within seconds of landing on a site. If your website isn\u2019t up-to-date, isn\u2019t properly branded, or isn\u2019t accessible to all users, then it could have a negative impact on your bottom line. An update - as opposed to a full redesign - is often a cost-effective way to make sure that your website looks and works beautifully. Below, we outline the steps that you should take to update your site.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAt Inclind, we offer a full suite of website services, from initial\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.inclind.com\/services\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eweb design and development\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E to SEO to\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.inclind.com\/solutions\/accessibility-audits\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eaccessibility audits\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E. We stay on top of current trends and technological advances so that you don\u2019t have to, giving you peace of mind in knowing that your website is functioning exactly as it should. Reach out to learn more about our services, including website updates and redesigns.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EWebsite Update Checklist: Before You Get Started\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EBefore you embark on a website update project, it\u2019s smart to figure out exactly what needs to be done first. You may already have a good sense of needed updates if you are changing up your branding or want to make sure that your website is accessible. However, doing some research before you begin is still a good idea.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EGather Feedback From Your Team\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAs an initial matter, you should have some internal conversations about the website and its functionality. Your team might have their own gripes about the website, such as that it is hard to find a certain document that they need. They may also interact with members of the public who have difficulty with the site or call with basic questions that could be answered more easily through your website.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EFor example, if your employees at a healthcare provider are regularly getting questions from patients about how to log into their accounts, then it may make sense to choose a different plugin for the login. Alternatively, if you get calls asking about your hours or address, it may be a sign that the site should be updated to make that information easier to find.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EReview Site Analytics For Strategic Update Opportunities\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIn addition to talking to your staff, you should also review your analytics. Your site should be set up with both\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/analytics.google.com\/analytics\/web\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EGoogle Analytics\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E and\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/search.google.com\/search-console\/about\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EGoogle Search Console\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E. 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You can also look at pages that have dropped in traffic to re-optimize those pages.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EReviewing site performance data is a good way to make data-backed decisions, instead of relying on opinions and guesses. When you understand how website visitors come to your site and what they do once they\u2019re there; you can make smarter, more informed decisions about how to structure and update your website.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ECreate Your List Of Needed Updates\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EOnce you\u2019ve gathered insights from Analytics and feedback from your team, you can compile a list of changes you want to make to the site based on your research. 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Doing this will improve performance and reduce the likelihood of a security breach. While updating themes and plug-ins is a good place to start in an overall site update, it should be something that you do regularly moving forward.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ETest Contact Forms\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ENext, review your contact forms. Contact information is incredibly important to any business or organization, particularly when customers opt-in to receive communications from you. Visitors also expect to get a timely response to their queries. If the \u201ccontact\u201d forms are going to an outdated email address or they\u2019re ending up in a spam folder, then you\u2019re missing a huge opportunity. Be sure to update the address where these contacts are sent and implement systems to ensure your form submissions are ending up in your main inbox. 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You can do this manually, but there are a number of tools - like\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/deadlinkchecker.com\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Edeadlinkchecker.com\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E or\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.screamingfrog.co.uk\/seo-spider\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EScreaming Frog\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E - that can be used to speed up the process. In the future, you should check for broken links every three months.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ETest Your Pages On Mobile \u0026amp; Make Necessary Edits\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EOnce you have completed this step, it is time to check for mobile optimization. After looking at your analytics, you may have discovered that most of your visitors come to your site from a mobile device. According to Google,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.thinkwithgoogle.com\/marketing-strategies\/app-and-mobile\/mobile-web-traffic-statistics\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E50%\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E of all web traffic comes via a mobile device. For this reason, it is important to make sure that your site is effective when viewed on mobile devices. Spend some time navigating around your site on your phone, and make note of any issues. You can then use mobile optimization tools to ensure that your site looks good and performs well on a phone or tablet.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EUpdate Site Content\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAt this point, you should also do a review of the content on your site. Poorly written, outdated, or incorrect content on your site - like an old address - will likely impact your credibility. Similarly, if you are missing information that most people expect (such as an overview of your team or the services that you offer), site visitors may be less likely to trust your organization. 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An update - as opposed to a full redesign - is often a cost-effective way to make sure that your website looks and works beautifully. Below, we outline the steps that you should take to update your site.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAt Inclind, we offer a full suite of website services, from initial\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022\/services\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eweb design and development\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E to SEO to\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022\/solutions\/accessibility-audits\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eaccessibility audits\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E. We stay on top of current trends and technological advances so that you don\u2019t have to, giving you peace of mind in knowing that your website is functioning exactly as it should. Reach out to learn more about our services, including website updates and redesigns.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2 dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EWebsite Update Checklist: Before You Get Started\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EBefore you embark on a website update project, it\u2019s smart to figure out exactly what needs to be done first. You may already have a good sense of needed updates if you are changing up your branding or want to make sure that your website is accessible. However, doing some research before you begin is still a good idea.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3 dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EGather Feedback From Your Team\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAs an initial matter, you should have some internal conversations about the website and its functionality. 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