{"id":10015,"date":"2022-01-19T10:40:43","date_gmt":"2022-01-19T08:40:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/insights\/?p=10015"},"modified":"2024-03-25T14:49:56","modified_gmt":"2024-03-25T12:49:56","slug":"why-ux-design-is-as-important-as-what-youre-selling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/insights\/why-ux-design-is-as-important-as-what-youre-selling\/","title":{"rendered":"Why user experience is as important as what you\u2019re selling"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>User experience (UX) relates to the experience your website visitors have when they visit your site. In short, how they <em>feel<\/em> when they engage with your brand online: be It your website, product, or app. A good user experience is crucial \u2013 it\u2019s what keeps customers on your website and encourages a repeat visit. But the same is true for a poor experience: if customers struggle to do what they want to do, they may not return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"quotable\">Customers are spoilt for choice. A positive experience can be what sets your online store apart.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UX should not be confused with <a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/insights\/why-you-need-to-understand-conversion-rate-optimization-cro\/\">conversion-rate optimization<\/a> (CRO) which focuses on conversions. Even though your ultimate goal is increasing sales (and converting visitors into customers), your first priority should always be your overall experience. Luckily, it is possible to focus on both by including your UX metrics in your CRO campaigns. This mix of qualitative data (customer satisfaction) and quantitative data (clicks) will give you a true reflection of how well your website is performing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UX is all about humanising technology. Your customers may not be visiting an actual store, but that doesn\u2019t mean they want to lose out on the shopping experience. <a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/insights\/4-wordpress-web-design-trends-to-follow\/\">Make sure your website is visually appealing<\/a>, and include good quality product photos so it&#8217;s easier for customers to make their buying decisions. Keep in mind, though, that <a href=\"https:\/\/uxcam.com\/blog\/ux-statistics\/\">up to 39% of users may abandon your website<\/a> if the images on your website take too long to load.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you aren&#8217;t familiar with UX, it may seem impossible, but all you need to do is optimise a few aspects of your online store. Here\u2019s how to start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ask-for-feedback-and-then-use-it\">Ask for feedback \u2013 and then use it<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No one knows <a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/insights\/help-us-create-the-best-tools-and-features-for-you\/\">what your customers want<\/a> more than they do. When you receive feedback from your customers, verify their feedback and then use it. This shows that you care enough to listen.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re just starting out, make sure you understand who your target market is: the specific group of people you think will benefit most from your products. If you don\u2019t know <em>who<\/em> you\u2019re talking to, you could end up wasting your time and money (and losing potential customers). Your ideal customer will have specific characteristics or business needs. Your target market will rarely, if ever, be <em>everyone<\/em>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-open-with-strong-brand-messaging\">Open with strong brand messaging<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-even-when-your-customers-are-buying-products-that-s-not-all-they-re-buying-they-re-also-buying-the-problems-you-re-promising-to-solve-make-this-clear-as-soon-as-visitors-land-on-your-website-on-average-you-only-have-2-6-seconds-to-impress-potential-customers-their-first-impression-of-your-website-will-influence-whether-they-stay-a-little-longer-and-explore-or-not-that-s-not-a-lot-of-time-to-impress-new-potential-customers-to-get-this-right-you-need-to-understand-who-they-are-and-what-issues-you-re-solving-for-them-use-your-homepage-to-tell-visitors-why-they-should-choose-your-brand\">Even when your customers are buying products, that\u2019s not all they\u2019re buying. They\u2019re also buying the problems you\u2019re promising to solve. <strong>Make this clear as soon as visitors land on your website<\/strong>. On average, you only have <a href=\"https:\/\/cxl.com\/blog\/first-impressions-matter-the-importance-of-great-visual-design\/\">2.6 seconds to impress potential customers<\/a>. Their first impression of your website will influence whether they stay a little longer (and explore) or not. That\u2019s not a lot of time to impress new, potential customers. 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Use arrows, lines and call-to-action (CTA) buttons to guide visitors to where you want them to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-recognise-that-customers-attract-customers\">Recognise that customers attract customers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s no secret that online <a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/insights\/how-customer-reviews-can-help-your-seo\/\">customers are more likely to trust social proof like customer reviews<\/a>. By that logic, keeping existing customers satisfied is one of the easiest ways to attract new ones.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve already mentioned that UX data is more qualitative than it is quantitative. This means you\u2019ll need written or verbal feedback from your customers,&nbsp; which you can ask for in customer surveys or email campaigns. What you want to find out is how happy customers are with their shopping experience. In addition, ask how likely they are to recommend your business to a friend, or if they already do, how often.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve already stressed the importance of a good user experience but did you know that <a href=\"https:\/\/uxcam.com\/blog\/ux-statistics\/\">88% of users are less likely to return to a website<\/a> if they haven\u2019t had a good one?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-choose-your-e-commerce-platform\">Choose your e-commerce platform<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When choosing an <a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/insights\/e-commerce-website-options-in-south-africa\/\">e-commerce platform<\/a>, look out for the UX features and level of flexibility it offers. 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Start by improving your homepage messaging, simplifying your site navigation, adding imagery and visual cues, and asking for customer feedback.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to read more on this subject? Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/insights\/\">xneelo Insights blog <\/a>for a range of best practice advice to help your website succeed digitally.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Image credit:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/photo\/start-up-business-team-brainstorming-on-whiteboard-royalty-free-image\/648951244?adppopup=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Getty Images<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false,"plain":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>User experience (UX) relates to the experience your website visitors have when they visit your site. In short, how they <em>feel<\/em> when they engage with your brand online: be It your website, product, or app. A good user experience is crucial \u2013 it\u2019s what keeps customers on your website and encourages a repeat visit. But the same is true for a poor experience: if customers struggle to do what they want to do, they may not return.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"quotable\"} -->\n<p class=\"quotable\">Customers are spoilt for choice. A positive experience can be what sets your online store apart.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>UX should not be confused with <a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/insights\/why-you-need-to-understand-conversion-rate-optimization-cro\/\">conversion-rate optimization<\/a> (CRO) which focuses on conversions. Even though your ultimate goal is increasing sales (and converting visitors into customers), your first priority should always be your overall experience. Luckily, it is possible to focus on both by including your UX metrics in your CRO campaigns. This mix of qualitative data (customer satisfaction) and quantitative data (clicks) will give you a true reflection of how well your website is performing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>UX is all about humanising technology. Your customers may not be visiting an actual store, but that doesn\u2019t mean they want to lose out on the shopping experience. <a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/insights\/4-wordpress-web-design-trends-to-follow\/\">Make sure your website is visually appealing<\/a>, and include good quality product photos so it's easier for customers to make their buying decisions. Keep in mind, though, that <a href=\"https:\/\/uxcam.com\/blog\/ux-statistics\/\">up to 39% of users may abandon your website<\/a> if the images on your website take too long to load.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you aren't familiar with UX, it may seem impossible, but all you need to do is optimise a few aspects of your online store. Here\u2019s how to start.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ask-for-feedback-and-then-use-it\">Ask for feedback \u2013 and then use it<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>No one knows <a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/insights\/help-us-create-the-best-tools-and-features-for-you\/\">what your customers want<\/a> more than they do. When you receive feedback from your customers, verify their feedback and then use it. This shows that you care enough to listen.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you\u2019re just starting out, make sure you understand who your target market is: the specific group of people you think will benefit most from your products. If you don\u2019t know <em>who<\/em> you\u2019re talking to, you could end up wasting your time and money (and losing potential customers). Your ideal customer will have specific characteristics or business needs. 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They\u2019re also buying the problems you\u2019re promising to solve. <strong>Make this clear as soon as visitors land on your website<\/strong>. On average, you only have <a href=\"https:\/\/cxl.com\/blog\/first-impressions-matter-the-importance-of-great-visual-design\/\">2.6 seconds to impress potential customers<\/a>. Their first impression of your website will influence whether they stay a little longer (and explore) or not. That\u2019s not a lot of time to impress new, potential customers. To get this right, you need to <em>understand<\/em> who they are and what issues you\u2019re solving for them. <a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/insights\/online-branding-101\/\">Use your homepage to tell visitors why they should choose your brand.&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-help-visitors-navigate-your-site-easily\">Help visitors navigate your site easily<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>First, you need to <a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/insights\/website-health-check-in-5-easy-steps\/\">make sure your website is performing at its best<\/a>, so try to fix any <a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/insights\/how-website-speed-can-impact-your-marketing-efforts-and-your-business\/\">usability or speed issues<\/a> as soon as possible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Use visual cues to help your potential customers find what they're looking for. 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If you\u2019re looking for ease of use, you could try <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shopify.com\/free-trial?&amp;term=shopify&amp;Network=Search&amp;SiteTarget=&amp;mt=e&amp;adid=259892880436&amp;adpos=&amp;CampaignId=1334811830&amp;branded_enterprise=1&amp;BOID=brand&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwtrSLBhCLARIsACh6Rmh3Sozy0A01kBiXxXRoPYukDIieFmisXkZ-DmSKFScAJLwQlXfKDfAaAod9EALw_wcB&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\">Shopify<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/woocommerce.com\/?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=acquisition_search_brand_row&amp;utm_content=woocommerce&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwtrSLBhCLARIsACh6RmjnOJHR2BnAcK_osTKMEjAPB-92aMOveissQQnPGA3H7VZKbDhz_J8aAqfZEALw_wcB\">WooCommerce<\/a>:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>UX is one of the most crucial components of making sure your e-commerce store runs smoothly and converts your web visitors into customers. Just a few small adjustments to your website can enhance your customers' experience. 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