Top 5 Features Customers Want to See on Your Website

Sonya Millan • June 13, 2024

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Your website is more than just an online storefront—it’s your 24/7 representative, your top salesperson, and a crucial connection point with your customers. To unlock its full potential, integrating essential features is crucial. From encouraging customer engagement to streamlining your operations, these features can elevate your website from good to outstanding.

Mobile Responsiveness

With most users accessing websites from mobile devices, having a mobile-responsive design is essential. A mobile-responsive website automatically adjusts to fit any screen size, ensuring that your site looks and functions perfectly on smartphones, tablets, and desktops. This enhances user experience, reduces bounce rates, and increases the likelihood of conversions. Be sure to test your website across various devices to guarantee a consistent and user-friendly experience for all visitors.

Fast Loading Time 

Customers expect websites to load quickly. Slow loading times can frustrate users and lead to higher bounce rates. Optimise your website for speed by compressing images, leveraging browser caching, and minimising HTTP requests. A fast-loading website not only improves user experience but also positively impacts your search engine rankings, making it easier for customers to find you online. 

Easy Navigation 

Customers value simplicity and efficiency when browsing a website. An intuitive navigation menu that clearly outlines different sections and pages helps users find what they’re looking for quickly and effortlessly. Use straightforward labels, logical organisation, and a clean layout to make navigation as smooth as possible. Additionally, incorporating a search bar can further enhance the user experience by allowing visitors to find specific information quickly.

Booking Features 

For businesses that offer services, integrating a seamless booking feature is essential. Customers appreciate the convenience of being able to book appointments or reservations directly through your website. Ensure that your booking system is easy to use, displays real-time availability, and allows for secure payment processing. A well-designed booking feature not only improves customer satisfaction but also streamlines your operations, making it easier to manage appointments and reservations.

Seamless Booking Experience with Localsearch Bookings

Localsearch Bookings is now available as a website add-on for new and existing partners. This tool is ideal for both owner-operators and businesses with multiple employees, enabling customers to book appointments based on live availability.

Live Chat 

Incorporating a live chat feature on your website provides a direct line of communication between you and your visitors. Live chat allows you to engage with customers in real-time, answer their questions, and address any concerns promptly. This personalised interaction enhances customer service, builds trust, and can significantly increase conversion rates.

Engage in Real-Time with Localsearch Chat

Connect with your customers using a chat tool integrated into any qualified website software. We support our partners by managing the tool through the website backend or a dedicated app.

Why are Websites Vital for Small Businesses? 

Your website acts as the virtual face of your small business, shaping potential customers’ first impressions of what you offer. It’s where they go to learn about your products or services, get in touch with you, and ultimately decide whether to do business with you. Without a website, you’re missing out on a significant group of potential customers who rely on the internet to find and research businesses.=

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Are you ready to maximise the potential of your small business website? We understand the unique challenges faced by small businesses, which is why we build smart websites that ensure businesses can be found online.



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