January 6, 2022

REVIEWS IN E-COMMERCE:

Reviews in e-commerce are an essential feature of e-commerce websites. E-commerce, best understood as commercial transactions done across the internet, has experienced steady growth over the past few years. The increasing penetration and reducing internet costs in developed and developing countries have contributed to this continued growth. Recent estimates suggest that e-commerce’s share of global retail trade rose from 14% in 2019 to about 17% in 2020. In addition, recent studies indicate that there will be 2.14 billion international digital buyers in 2021. This is out of an estimated 7.87 billion people. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more businesses have opted to invest in purchasing their goods and services online. This is why companies that intend to transact online should always include the reviews and ratings on their websites. UNDERSTANDING YOUR CLIENT AND MARKETING INSIGHTS The client is always […]
January 5, 2022

FAQs PAGE- Tips

The Frequently Asked Questions Page or FAQs page is an essential element of your website. We are aware that some have a difference of opinion as to its importance. However, at Softlink Options, we always recommend that clients include the FAQs page on their website. We will give reasons why below. However, before you proceed, ensure you check out some of our previous articles on critical elements of a website and tips to protect your website. Okay, now that you’ve done that, let us give you our reasons behind why we are big advocates of the Frequently Asked Questions Page. Customer Satisfaction There is a standard business cliché; the client is king; therefore, we make business decisions to meet the customer needs. Often, there are general queries that every client will have before they buy your product or service. It […]
January 5, 2022

QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR WEB DEVELOPER AS THEY BUILD YOUR WEBSITE

First of all, let me wish all of you a Happy New Year. The past two years have been very challenging as we adjusted to new ways of working and living. I sincerely wish you have sailed through the new year healthy and well-motivated to achieve your 2022 business goals. As you begin setting up your websites to leverage the internet, there are specific vital questions to ask your web developer. I will discuss five of the most critical. How long will the web development process take? This is one of the most critical questions to ask your web developer as it serves both the client and service provider. The web developer should analyze the scale of the job; the amount of text, images and features on the website determines the scale of the job. More pictures and text will […]
December 10, 2021

AFFILIATE MARKETING MISTAKES

As mentioned previously, affiliate marketing is when an organization will pay commission to an affiliate to promote their products through a website, blog, email, or social media. It has become a common trend for organizations to engage in affiliate marketing to leverage the internet. In the US, affiliate marketing spending is expected to reach $8.2 billion by 2022, compared to $5.4 billion in 2017. Therefore, it isn’t wrong to conclude that it is a thriving industry with a lot of room and opportunity for growth. Marketers who have understood the proper techniques and principles have raked in enough income to sustain and grow their businesses. There are several assumptions of affiliate marketing. That will be a discussion for a later date. Today, I will focus on common affiliate marketing mistakes people make as they begin their journey. Not having sufficient […]
December 9, 2021

AFFILIATE MARKETING: FACTORS TO CONSIDER

Affiliate marketing is when an organization will pay commission to an affiliate to promote their products through a website, blog, email, or social media. Affiliates mostly use the same internet marketing methods that regular companies use, such as Search Engine Optimization, Email marketing, social media marketing etc.  Affiliate marketing is a very low-risk, low-reward business. Most of the time, all a salesperson needs is a blog or a YouTube channel. To understand affiliate marketing better, let me use an example. As a salesperson, you are interested in selling body creams. Therefore, you begin a skincare blog to attract potential clients. After that, you give them a link to an online retail store like Amazon to buy their skincare products. The Amazon website’s cookies trace the link back to the blog, and the salesperson earns their commission.  It has increasingly become […]
December 3, 2021

TRACKING WEB TRAFFIC

Web traffic is the amount of data visitors send and receive to a website. Tracking web traffic is the act of monitoring and evaluating the visitor’s data on your website. It is critical in determining whether clients are interested in your products or services. With the growth of the internet, websites have become an essential facet for most companies. A company without a website has limited growth as there are only so many clients a company can attract physically. The internet offers exponential growth to forward-thinking companies that take advantage of it. Many clients often wonder about the most critical data to monitor on your websites. Below is a summary of the vital information when tracking web traffic. Pages Per Visit Many websites comprise several pages that contain different company information. First, the Home page summarises all the company’s products […]
November 5, 2021

CONSTRUCTION COMPANY WEBSITE: – ESSENTIAL FEATURES

CONSTRUCTION COMPANY WEBSITE: – ESSENTIAL FEATURES Are you running a construction company and interested in setting up a website to attract more clients? Are you wondering what essential features and information that you should not miss on your website are? I will highlight five critical things that you shouldn’t miss on your website. PORTFOLIO Your portfolio is a collection of all the products and services offered by your company. In the case of construction companies, clients are interested in analyzing your past projects to guide their decision making. High-quality images are essential in delivering your message. These images may range from buildings constructed to the machinery used in construction. You may also choose to include a short video to communicate your message. Make sure you select a web hosting package that offers enough space and bandwidth to host these images […]
November 4, 2021

FILE ENCRYPTION

IMPORTANCE OF FILE ENCRYPTION What is file encryption, and why is it essential for every organization to assign resources for file encryption. For better understanding, let me use an analogy. When choosing a house, there are certain security-related factors that someone considers. Firstly, the general security of the location. Secondly, how easy it is to break into the premises.  Last but not least, are there additional security features such as CCTV cameras that will quickly identify any suspicious individuals lurking around. Data protection follows these same principles. Firstly, the location of the data has to be secure. This implies that organizations invest in secure servers to host their data. Secondly, the data shouldn’t be easily accessible. We’ve written before on tips to protect websites. Limiting access, using strong passwords and logging in through private, secure networks are the best ways […]
November 2, 2021

MARKET YOUR BUSINESS ONLINE

5 WAYS TO MARKET YOUR BUSINESS ONLINE In an increasingly interconnected world, a robust online marketing strategy is critical in improving business performance. I have chosen to list five ways to market your business online. Various companies have applied these methods to great success. This post may be the beginning of your online business growth and success. INVEST IN A GOOD WEBSITE A website’s purpose is to attract new clients to invest in your product or service. Therefore, there are critical elements of a website that will be essential in marketing your business online. First, make sure your navigation is easy on your website. Second, make sure you include all company details, including official contacts and physical addresses. In addition, the information should be simple and clear to the visitor. Finally, ensure that the website is visually appealing and is […]
November 1, 2021

CRITICAL ELEMENTS OF A WEBSITE

CRITICAL ELEMENTS OF A WEBSITE Previously I’ve written about essential skills for a web designer. Today I will highlight five critical elements of a website. Navigation Navigation is a critical element of a website. The website should allow visitors to move from one page to another quickly. Some say three clicks should be the maximum for clients to find the information they need. Furthermore, the font used for headings and page titles should be easily readable. In addition, the page loading time shouldn’t be slow. Quick page loading time enables a positive user experience. In the future, we will discuss how to increase website speeds. Visually appealing Once again, I will refer to my previous post on critical skills required by a web designer. Imagination was the first skill I highlighted. The purpose of a website is to attract potential […]