Proven Strategies for High-Performing Websites: The Startup Guide for 2025
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Problem-solving methods and why they are important, especially now
Don’t overlook this critical strategic method to plan and improve your website
Practical tips for building a successful startup website
Conduct a competitor analysis to obtain valuable, real-time results
The unrecognized challenges you may face in the brand-building process
A note of appreciation to all my new subscribers
1. What Strategies Can Improve Problem-solving
During a delightful morning coffee together, my amazing colleague and friend Theresa Valenti reminded me of my frequent observation that “there is always more than one way to view a problem.”
By exploring the problem from a 360º holistic viewpoint, you can frequently discover new solutions that you may not have considered before. The majority of problems already contain at least the seed of the solution within them; so the key is to understand the opportunity that comes with a problem-solving mindset and methodology.
2. This Approach is the One I Use When Strategically Planning and Designing Websites!
If you look at well-designed websites, they offer more than one solution to the customers' pain points and often articulate solutions that users may not have originally thought of because they focused on the problem rather than the solution. In Ecommerce websites and marketplaces, this is even more noticeable. Creating a strategic design and plan for a great website requires segmenting the site map so that your target audience can easily find what they’re looking for.
Whether you are starting from scratch or looking to refine your existing site, this newsletter is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to thrive in the online marketplace.
3. Practical Tips for Building a Successful Business Website
A website is like a home - your visitors enter from links into your blog posts, social media and other pages when conducting a specific search.
Your website is like your home!
When planning your website, make sure every space is clearly defined, that it clearly reflects your business plan. You want your customers to feel ‘at home’ in your (web) home.
Your website architecture is the home of your online presence.
Think of your website architecture as a quirky residential home. In the good old days visitors would knock on the front door, but nowadays customers simply waltz in through a social media post, shimmy down from a LinkedIn article, or sneak in through the basement door via a YouTube short!
It’s like hosting a party where everyone has their own entrance—so make sure every room (or page) has a clear purpose and focus. You wouldn’t want your guests wandering into the laundry room looking for the snacks, right?
Keep it organized, and let every visitor know how to find exactly what they’re looking for!
3. What is the most important thing you want them to see?
Do you want to invite them to sit in your living room or invite them for dinner at the dining table? You get my drift - considering your customers will help you plan the flow of the site.
A well-designed space encourages movement and provides breathing room—avoid overcrowding with information and text!
1. Plan your website with your customers’ pain points in mind - consider what they care about and how you can alleviate their suffering with your service or product.
2. Promote your key services and effectively engage users with a clear call-to-action - what outcome are you seeking - have them call you? Complete a form? Ask you for a meeting?
3. Align your website with your brand and business goals - ensure brand consistency across all channels.
4. Insert your conversion rate into your planning - how much volume you seek to move will determine how you plan your service/product pages.
5. Clearly articulate the industries within which you operate and the specific service you offer.
6. Make sure to communicate clearly to your target audience that your services match their needs - consider a separate page for each business for which your services are well suited.
4. The importance of a thoughtfully crafted website
Can a company truly gain an edge through its website?
A well-designed website is crucial for any business because it serves as the foundation of online presence and a key driver of growth. A website is a great opportunity to promote projects, case studies and articles that increase your SEO and build your reputation. I have also found that articles are effective triggers for potential clients’ further researching you.
5. Conduct a competitor analysis to obtain valuable, real-time results:
INSIGHTS
I always recommend conducting a competitor analysis because it provides valuable, real-time insights into market dynamics. This enables you to consider your competitors' strengths and weaknesses while adapting your own strategies for a competitive edge. Consider the following elements:
1. Industry trends and best practices.
2. Areas for differentiation.
3. Consider your audience’s expectations.
4. SEO, keywords and content strategy insights.
5. Competitors’ user experience and usability issues to avoid.
6. Existing uses of social media for outreach - what’s missing from others’ approaches.
Gaining a 360 holistic view will indicate precisely where you should focus your attention and resources to maximize impact. Consider enlisting help from AI tools that were previously unavailable.
Make it Easy
Organize content logically
Simplicity and clarity are your best allies when guiding users to find what they are looking for.
I commonly visit 40-50 websites a day and consider my own experience with them - I often find myself frustrated with not being to easily find what I am looking for, or even for what the site offers that interests me. I advise you to create a clear list of your services and make very sure to provide 5 clearly articulated benefits of each to your target audience. Next, indicate next steps in requesting your service (including the best way to reach you). Your best move here is to prevent user friction and frustration - that way you’ll keep visitors engaged with your site longer.
I remember the days when we created out-of-this-world, crazy websites with 10pt fonts - back then it was all about originally creative thinking and the appeal of the design. Now, however, we are in an era where Google Search, analytical insights and the variability of devices have changed the way we strategically present information, products, services, and companies.
Concluding thoughts
Investing in your website is essential for short and long-term success.
An effective website serves three essential purposes: it attracts and engages visitors, and ultimately converts them into loyal customers. It delivers vital information about your products and services while inspiring users to connect with your brand—whether that means signing up for your app or requesting a quote.
To effectively achieve these goals, prioritizing the hiring of a reputable web development company is crucial. Ensure that they collaborate closely with you on strategic planning to create clear, compelling content and an exceptional user experience. The end result should be a platform that fosters trust and encourages engagement, paving the way for your business's sustained growth and success.
In our next article, we will delve into the details of what you should and shouldn’t do when planning your website project.
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Limor Morgenstern - Brand Expert | Website Design and Development | Strategic Advisor | Ecommerce Websites | Membership Websites
Limor Morgenstern is a Branding Expert and Strategic & Futuristic Whisperer at Noop Innovations and LMD Designs, where she specializes in creating impactful brands for both B2B and B2C markets, as well as developing effective websites and SaaS applications. Recently, she spearheaded a project that improved a client's company online presence by 40% and earned an industry award for transformative design excellence. See more
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Jonathan Morgenstern- Editor | Strategic Planning | Human Behavior | Organizational DNA
He has leveraged his insightful understanding of human behavior and interpersonal relationships to understand organizational thinking, structure and process, as well as how the market responds to human needs and desires. Jonathan’s integrative thinking and advanced communication capacity also manifest as efficient and effective content writing. See more
