How Does Your Website Score?

Jargon No, Commonsense Yes

We understand that you’re busy. So we’ve kept this very high level. We haven’t tried to bamboozle you with tech talk. We’ve narrowed down our questions and simplified them to serve as a helpful guide. You ought to be able to zip through the scorecard in 10 to 15 minutes.

Each of the five areas has you answer five questions, then scores you on that area. It could be an interesting exercise to do with your team, too, prompting discussions that could lead to valuable insights.

Two-thirds of B2B marketers planned to invest in a responsive website design in 2016. Were you one of them? If you haven’t taken that step yet, then you really need to build that into your critical actions for 2017. You simply must ensure that your site functions optimally on all devices (smartphones, tablets, desktops) plus major browsers and operating systems.

But how your site works on multiple platforms is only a sliver of what you need it to do. It must attract leads. Deliver information fast. Showcase your competitive advantages. Sell your wares. All while building your brand and creating a positive experience that encourages people to stick around, share findings and engage.

Digital Moves at Mach 1 Speed

If 2016 flew by without significant digital examination, then make 2017 your year to prioritize and execute. You can’t afford to miss out on customers who are doing their research online. (And who isn’t?)

Investigate your status on search results. Deploy content-driven marketing strategies. Create unique landing pages for your print and digital advertising efforts, delivering a better experience to visitors and better metrics to you. Yes, it gets tricky, but getting it right reaps rewards.

Measure What Matters

So go ahead. Put your website to the test. The only caveat: to get an honest score, answer honestly. Hope you feel our checklist’s line of questioning leads you someplace good.