SlideShare une entreprise Scribd logo
1  sur  28
The Intimacy of
User Experience
simple techniques to create a meaningful and
lasting relationship with your web audience
09 July 2013 • #UNHCS13
Neil Larson, Technical Lead, New & Emerging Media
Forming a Connection
Establishing Your Presence
First Impressions
Building the Relationship
Lasting Impressions
This correlates to…
Key Concepts
Psychology
• Who your users are, how will they find you, and what are they
looking to learn?
Design
• How your design & layout choices affect your audience
Content
• How your content is perceived by your audience
Usability
• Level of ease in navigating and exploring your site
How will they find you?
Hyperlinks
Other site
Social media
Email or IM
QR codes, texts
Typing in a URL
• Short
• No extraneous characters
• Real words with meaning
• Character clarity
Web Search
Google or Bing
SERP snippet
is your calling card…
Typing in a URL
This is bad
How will they find you?
This is better!
Typing in a URL
How will they find you?
it will probably be:
Web Search
How will they find you?
…but don’t bank on it!
SERP: Search Engine Results Page
Paid advertising via
Google AdWords
Organic (natural)
search results
SERP Snippet
Page Title (meta)
URL
Description (meta)
SERP Snippet
Page Title (Meta Tag)
• Include the name of your site, not just the specific topic.
• Use Vertical Bar to separate entities
• Approximately 65 characters
SERP Snippet
Page Title (Meta Tag)
Drupal users take note if changing your title…
Your URL alias may change as well. If you have already shared the link through social media or
otherwise, uncheck the ‘automatic alias’ box so that your URL can remain the same.
Webpage URL
• Concise but relevant
• Consider using keywords or phrases
• Separate words with hyphens
• Use real or recognizeable words, keep abbreviations to a
minimum
• Tildes (~) denote amateur websites
SERP Snippet
Bad URLs
Since spaces can’t exist in URLs, this
may cause some confusion. Most
people are used to deciphering
strings of text
Avoid tilde characters and try to get
around using “weighty” words like
‘adult’ in your URL.
Link shortener services like bit.ly are great, but
especially for print situations, be sure to
customize them with real words. In this case the
last two characters are unclear. After two failed
attempts to type in a URL, most users will give up
& move on…
Bad URLs
come on, really…?
Description
SERP Snippet
• 150 – 160 characters; think of this with a Tweet-composing mentality.
• In other words, be compelling.
• If description field is non-existent, search engines will grab either the first
text that appears on your site, or possibly some arbitrary text instead,
which might not have a lot of relevance to your site!
• Drupal users: check in with Web Solutions for a way to optimize your meta
descriptions
Preview your SERP snippets!
First Impressions
• Headers
• Layout / Design
• Body Text
First Impressions
• Headers
• Layout / Design
• Body Text
• Images & Multimedia
THESE ARE BAD!!!
First Impressions
• Headers
• Layout / Design
• Body Text
• Images & Multimedia
• Video
Next Steps:
Building a Strong Relationship
Site Content
Usability
Lasting Impressions
Memorability
Trust
Core Strength
Emotion
neil.larson@unh.edu

Contenu connexe

Tendances

Boot Camp-Keyword Research 5.20.15
Boot Camp-Keyword Research 5.20.15Boot Camp-Keyword Research 5.20.15
Boot Camp-Keyword Research 5.20.15Cliff Tillery, MBA
 
Seo Webinar_Realtormag_bostonlogic
Seo Webinar_Realtormag_bostonlogicSeo Webinar_Realtormag_bostonlogic
Seo Webinar_Realtormag_bostonlogicRealtormag
 
The Art Of Typography
The Art Of TypographyThe Art Of Typography
The Art Of TypographySteven Cahill
 
Beyond SEO: copywriting for professionals
Beyond SEO: copywriting for professionalsBeyond SEO: copywriting for professionals
Beyond SEO: copywriting for professionalsJoost de Valk
 
15 SEO Lessons to Get Your Balls in the Pocket
15 SEO Lessons to Get Your Balls in the Pocket15 SEO Lessons to Get Your Balls in the Pocket
15 SEO Lessons to Get Your Balls in the PocketGabrielle Caton
 
How to Use SEO to Maximize Online Course Sales
How to Use SEO to Maximize Online Course SalesHow to Use SEO to Maximize Online Course Sales
How to Use SEO to Maximize Online Course SalesRebecca Gill
 
Tips for optimising for Google Discover
Tips for optimising for Google DiscoverTips for optimising for Google Discover
Tips for optimising for Google DiscoverLucinda Wood
 
WTF is SEO and How Do I Do It?
WTF is SEO and How Do I Do It?WTF is SEO and How Do I Do It?
WTF is SEO and How Do I Do It?Erin Perry Borron
 
Seo Terminology - On Page - Off Page SEO Concepts - Digital Marketing Courses
Seo Terminology - On Page - Off Page SEO Concepts - Digital Marketing Courses Seo Terminology - On Page - Off Page SEO Concepts - Digital Marketing Courses
Seo Terminology - On Page - Off Page SEO Concepts - Digital Marketing Courses Atul Sharma
 
DMA - SEO Basics
DMA - SEO BasicsDMA - SEO Basics
DMA - SEO BasicsMatt Bailey
 
On-Page Search Engine Optimization
On-Page Search Engine OptimizationOn-Page Search Engine Optimization
On-Page Search Engine OptimizationRebecca Gill
 
Image SEO (Public)
Image SEO (Public)Image SEO (Public)
Image SEO (Public)Sean Si
 
Image SEO (Public)
Image SEO (Public)Image SEO (Public)
Image SEO (Public)Sean Si
 

Tendances (15)

Boot Camp-Keyword Research 5.20.15
Boot Camp-Keyword Research 5.20.15Boot Camp-Keyword Research 5.20.15
Boot Camp-Keyword Research 5.20.15
 
Seo Webinar_Realtormag_bostonlogic
Seo Webinar_Realtormag_bostonlogicSeo Webinar_Realtormag_bostonlogic
Seo Webinar_Realtormag_bostonlogic
 
The Art Of Typography
The Art Of TypographyThe Art Of Typography
The Art Of Typography
 
Beyond SEO: copywriting for professionals
Beyond SEO: copywriting for professionalsBeyond SEO: copywriting for professionals
Beyond SEO: copywriting for professionals
 
15 SEO Lessons to Get Your Balls in the Pocket
15 SEO Lessons to Get Your Balls in the Pocket15 SEO Lessons to Get Your Balls in the Pocket
15 SEO Lessons to Get Your Balls in the Pocket
 
Joomla! SEO NYC 2010
Joomla! SEO NYC 2010Joomla! SEO NYC 2010
Joomla! SEO NYC 2010
 
How to Use SEO to Maximize Online Course Sales
How to Use SEO to Maximize Online Course SalesHow to Use SEO to Maximize Online Course Sales
How to Use SEO to Maximize Online Course Sales
 
Tips for optimising for Google Discover
Tips for optimising for Google DiscoverTips for optimising for Google Discover
Tips for optimising for Google Discover
 
Gidon Session 3
Gidon Session 3Gidon Session 3
Gidon Session 3
 
WTF is SEO and How Do I Do It?
WTF is SEO and How Do I Do It?WTF is SEO and How Do I Do It?
WTF is SEO and How Do I Do It?
 
Seo Terminology - On Page - Off Page SEO Concepts - Digital Marketing Courses
Seo Terminology - On Page - Off Page SEO Concepts - Digital Marketing Courses Seo Terminology - On Page - Off Page SEO Concepts - Digital Marketing Courses
Seo Terminology - On Page - Off Page SEO Concepts - Digital Marketing Courses
 
DMA - SEO Basics
DMA - SEO BasicsDMA - SEO Basics
DMA - SEO Basics
 
On-Page Search Engine Optimization
On-Page Search Engine OptimizationOn-Page Search Engine Optimization
On-Page Search Engine Optimization
 
Image SEO (Public)
Image SEO (Public)Image SEO (Public)
Image SEO (Public)
 
Image SEO (Public)
Image SEO (Public)Image SEO (Public)
Image SEO (Public)
 

En vedette

Branding and Messaging by Justin Harmon
Branding and Messaging by Justin HarmonBranding and Messaging by Justin Harmon
Branding and Messaging by Justin HarmonBridget Finnegan
 
Video Storytelling Presentation - Scott Ripley
Video Storytelling Presentation - Scott RipleyVideo Storytelling Presentation - Scott Ripley
Video Storytelling Presentation - Scott RipleyBridget Finnegan
 
Student Communications Advisory Council by Bridget Finnegan
Student Communications Advisory Council by Bridget FinneganStudent Communications Advisory Council by Bridget Finnegan
Student Communications Advisory Council by Bridget FinneganBridget Finnegan
 
How to Reduce Noise in Your Communications by Martin England
How to Reduce Noise in Your Communications by Martin EnglandHow to Reduce Noise in Your Communications by Martin England
How to Reduce Noise in Your Communications by Martin EnglandBridget Finnegan
 

En vedette (6)

Branding and Messaging by Justin Harmon
Branding and Messaging by Justin HarmonBranding and Messaging by Justin Harmon
Branding and Messaging by Justin Harmon
 
Video Storytelling Presentation - Scott Ripley
Video Storytelling Presentation - Scott RipleyVideo Storytelling Presentation - Scott Ripley
Video Storytelling Presentation - Scott Ripley
 
Student Communications Advisory Council by Bridget Finnegan
Student Communications Advisory Council by Bridget FinneganStudent Communications Advisory Council by Bridget Finnegan
Student Communications Advisory Council by Bridget Finnegan
 
SEO, Keywords and Google Analytics
SEO, Keywords and Google AnalyticsSEO, Keywords and Google Analytics
SEO, Keywords and Google Analytics
 
2013 UNH Student Social Media Survey
2013 UNH Student Social Media Survey2013 UNH Student Social Media Survey
2013 UNH Student Social Media Survey
 
How to Reduce Noise in Your Communications by Martin England
How to Reduce Noise in Your Communications by Martin EnglandHow to Reduce Noise in Your Communications by Martin England
How to Reduce Noise in Your Communications by Martin England
 

Similaire à The Intimacy of User Experience

Introduction to SEO
Introduction to SEOIntroduction to SEO
Introduction to SEOalledia
 
Writing For The Web - NDF UnConference Day December 2007
Writing For The Web - NDF UnConference Day December 2007Writing For The Web - NDF UnConference Day December 2007
Writing For The Web - NDF UnConference Day December 2007bestof3
 
Writing For The Web
Writing For The Web Writing For The Web
Writing For The Web bestof3
 
Content Creation Tips from Ahrefs.com
Content Creation Tips from Ahrefs.comContent Creation Tips from Ahrefs.com
Content Creation Tips from Ahrefs.comWebdesy.com
 
Web Writing Presentation
Web Writing PresentationWeb Writing Presentation
Web Writing Presentationdemhi
 
Bad seo habits meet up
Bad seo habits meet upBad seo habits meet up
Bad seo habits meet upSteven Geffen
 
Bad SEO Habits Meetup
Bad SEO Habits MeetupBad SEO Habits Meetup
Bad SEO Habits MeetupSemrush
 
SOFLUX Meetup - Landing on your dream job
SOFLUX Meetup - Landing on your dream jobSOFLUX Meetup - Landing on your dream job
SOFLUX Meetup - Landing on your dream jobMarta Guerra
 
#WCFay 2015 Writing online for beginners (WordPress emphasis)
#WCFay 2015 Writing online for beginners (WordPress emphasis)#WCFay 2015 Writing online for beginners (WordPress emphasis)
#WCFay 2015 Writing online for beginners (WordPress emphasis)Jamie's Notebook
 
How To Write A Blog
How To Write A BlogHow To Write A Blog
How To Write A BlogTodd Paton
 
How to Write a Blog
How to Write a BlogHow to Write a Blog
How to Write a BlogTodd Paton
 
How to Improve Your Website: The Role & Importance of SEO, Branding, Content,...
How to Improve Your Website: The Role & Importance of SEO, Branding, Content,...How to Improve Your Website: The Role & Importance of SEO, Branding, Content,...
How to Improve Your Website: The Role & Importance of SEO, Branding, Content,...Etela Ivkovic
 

Similaire à The Intimacy of User Experience (20)

Introduction to SEO
Introduction to SEOIntroduction to SEO
Introduction to SEO
 
Web based writing..
Web based writing..Web based writing..
Web based writing..
 
Link Building
Link BuildingLink Building
Link Building
 
Writing For The Web - NDF UnConference Day December 2007
Writing For The Web - NDF UnConference Day December 2007Writing For The Web - NDF UnConference Day December 2007
Writing For The Web - NDF UnConference Day December 2007
 
Writing For The Web
Writing For The Web Writing For The Web
Writing For The Web
 
Content Creation Tips from Ahrefs.com
Content Creation Tips from Ahrefs.comContent Creation Tips from Ahrefs.com
Content Creation Tips from Ahrefs.com
 
Web Writing Presentation
Web Writing PresentationWeb Writing Presentation
Web Writing Presentation
 
Writing For The Web
Writing For The WebWriting For The Web
Writing For The Web
 
Bad seo habits meet up
Bad seo habits meet upBad seo habits meet up
Bad seo habits meet up
 
Bad SEO Habits Meetup
Bad SEO Habits MeetupBad SEO Habits Meetup
Bad SEO Habits Meetup
 
SOFLUX Meetup - Landing on your dream job
SOFLUX Meetup - Landing on your dream jobSOFLUX Meetup - Landing on your dream job
SOFLUX Meetup - Landing on your dream job
 
#WCFay 2015 Writing online for beginners (WordPress emphasis)
#WCFay 2015 Writing online for beginners (WordPress emphasis)#WCFay 2015 Writing online for beginners (WordPress emphasis)
#WCFay 2015 Writing online for beginners (WordPress emphasis)
 
How To Write A Blog
How To Write A BlogHow To Write A Blog
How To Write A Blog
 
How to Write a Blog
How to Write a BlogHow to Write a Blog
How to Write a Blog
 
SEO Copywriting
SEO CopywritingSEO Copywriting
SEO Copywriting
 
Writing for the web
Writing for the webWriting for the web
Writing for the web
 
Writing For The Web
Writing For The WebWriting For The Web
Writing For The Web
 
Writing For The Web
Writing For The WebWriting For The Web
Writing For The Web
 
Writing For The Web
Writing For The WebWriting For The Web
Writing For The Web
 
How to Improve Your Website: The Role & Importance of SEO, Branding, Content,...
How to Improve Your Website: The Role & Importance of SEO, Branding, Content,...How to Improve Your Website: The Role & Importance of SEO, Branding, Content,...
How to Improve Your Website: The Role & Importance of SEO, Branding, Content,...
 

Dernier

The Most Excellent Way | 1 Corinthians 13
The Most Excellent Way | 1 Corinthians 13The Most Excellent Way | 1 Corinthians 13
The Most Excellent Way | 1 Corinthians 13Steve Thomason
 
9548086042 for call girls in Indira Nagar with room service
9548086042  for call girls in Indira Nagar  with room service9548086042  for call girls in Indira Nagar  with room service
9548086042 for call girls in Indira Nagar with room servicediscovermytutordmt
 
Advanced Views - Calendar View in Odoo 17
Advanced Views - Calendar View in Odoo 17Advanced Views - Calendar View in Odoo 17
Advanced Views - Calendar View in Odoo 17Celine George
 
Software Engineering Methodologies (overview)
Software Engineering Methodologies (overview)Software Engineering Methodologies (overview)
Software Engineering Methodologies (overview)eniolaolutunde
 
Sanyam Choudhary Chemistry practical.pdf
Sanyam Choudhary Chemistry practical.pdfSanyam Choudhary Chemistry practical.pdf
Sanyam Choudhary Chemistry practical.pdfsanyamsingh5019
 
Paris 2024 Olympic Geographies - an activity
Paris 2024 Olympic Geographies - an activityParis 2024 Olympic Geographies - an activity
Paris 2024 Olympic Geographies - an activityGeoBlogs
 
social pharmacy d-pharm 1st year by Pragati K. Mahajan
social pharmacy d-pharm 1st year by Pragati K. Mahajansocial pharmacy d-pharm 1st year by Pragati K. Mahajan
social pharmacy d-pharm 1st year by Pragati K. Mahajanpragatimahajan3
 
Interactive Powerpoint_How to Master effective communication
Interactive Powerpoint_How to Master effective communicationInteractive Powerpoint_How to Master effective communication
Interactive Powerpoint_How to Master effective communicationnomboosow
 
Explore beautiful and ugly buildings. Mathematics helps us create beautiful d...
Explore beautiful and ugly buildings. Mathematics helps us create beautiful d...Explore beautiful and ugly buildings. Mathematics helps us create beautiful d...
Explore beautiful and ugly buildings. Mathematics helps us create beautiful d...christianmathematics
 
Unit-IV- Pharma. Marketing Channels.pptx
Unit-IV- Pharma. Marketing Channels.pptxUnit-IV- Pharma. Marketing Channels.pptx
Unit-IV- Pharma. Marketing Channels.pptxVishalSingh1417
 
Grant Readiness 101 TechSoup and Remy Consulting
Grant Readiness 101 TechSoup and Remy ConsultingGrant Readiness 101 TechSoup and Remy Consulting
Grant Readiness 101 TechSoup and Remy ConsultingTechSoup
 
Activity 01 - Artificial Culture (1).pdf
Activity 01 - Artificial Culture (1).pdfActivity 01 - Artificial Culture (1).pdf
Activity 01 - Artificial Culture (1).pdfciinovamais
 
fourth grading exam for kindergarten in writing
fourth grading exam for kindergarten in writingfourth grading exam for kindergarten in writing
fourth grading exam for kindergarten in writingTeacherCyreneCayanan
 
Class 11th Physics NEET formula sheet pdf
Class 11th Physics NEET formula sheet pdfClass 11th Physics NEET formula sheet pdf
Class 11th Physics NEET formula sheet pdfAyushMahapatra5
 
IGNOU MSCCFT and PGDCFT Exam Question Pattern: MCFT003 Counselling and Family...
IGNOU MSCCFT and PGDCFT Exam Question Pattern: MCFT003 Counselling and Family...IGNOU MSCCFT and PGDCFT Exam Question Pattern: MCFT003 Counselling and Family...
IGNOU MSCCFT and PGDCFT Exam Question Pattern: MCFT003 Counselling and Family...PsychoTech Services
 
Measures of Dispersion and Variability: Range, QD, AD and SD
Measures of Dispersion and Variability: Range, QD, AD and SDMeasures of Dispersion and Variability: Range, QD, AD and SD
Measures of Dispersion and Variability: Range, QD, AD and SDThiyagu K
 

Dernier (20)

The Most Excellent Way | 1 Corinthians 13
The Most Excellent Way | 1 Corinthians 13The Most Excellent Way | 1 Corinthians 13
The Most Excellent Way | 1 Corinthians 13
 
9548086042 for call girls in Indira Nagar with room service
9548086042  for call girls in Indira Nagar  with room service9548086042  for call girls in Indira Nagar  with room service
9548086042 for call girls in Indira Nagar with room service
 
Advanced Views - Calendar View in Odoo 17
Advanced Views - Calendar View in Odoo 17Advanced Views - Calendar View in Odoo 17
Advanced Views - Calendar View in Odoo 17
 
Software Engineering Methodologies (overview)
Software Engineering Methodologies (overview)Software Engineering Methodologies (overview)
Software Engineering Methodologies (overview)
 
Sanyam Choudhary Chemistry practical.pdf
Sanyam Choudhary Chemistry practical.pdfSanyam Choudhary Chemistry practical.pdf
Sanyam Choudhary Chemistry practical.pdf
 
Paris 2024 Olympic Geographies - an activity
Paris 2024 Olympic Geographies - an activityParis 2024 Olympic Geographies - an activity
Paris 2024 Olympic Geographies - an activity
 
social pharmacy d-pharm 1st year by Pragati K. Mahajan
social pharmacy d-pharm 1st year by Pragati K. Mahajansocial pharmacy d-pharm 1st year by Pragati K. Mahajan
social pharmacy d-pharm 1st year by Pragati K. Mahajan
 
INDIA QUIZ 2024 RLAC DELHI UNIVERSITY.pptx
INDIA QUIZ 2024 RLAC DELHI UNIVERSITY.pptxINDIA QUIZ 2024 RLAC DELHI UNIVERSITY.pptx
INDIA QUIZ 2024 RLAC DELHI UNIVERSITY.pptx
 
Interactive Powerpoint_How to Master effective communication
Interactive Powerpoint_How to Master effective communicationInteractive Powerpoint_How to Master effective communication
Interactive Powerpoint_How to Master effective communication
 
Explore beautiful and ugly buildings. Mathematics helps us create beautiful d...
Explore beautiful and ugly buildings. Mathematics helps us create beautiful d...Explore beautiful and ugly buildings. Mathematics helps us create beautiful d...
Explore beautiful and ugly buildings. Mathematics helps us create beautiful d...
 
Unit-IV- Pharma. Marketing Channels.pptx
Unit-IV- Pharma. Marketing Channels.pptxUnit-IV- Pharma. Marketing Channels.pptx
Unit-IV- Pharma. Marketing Channels.pptx
 
Grant Readiness 101 TechSoup and Remy Consulting
Grant Readiness 101 TechSoup and Remy ConsultingGrant Readiness 101 TechSoup and Remy Consulting
Grant Readiness 101 TechSoup and Remy Consulting
 
Activity 01 - Artificial Culture (1).pdf
Activity 01 - Artificial Culture (1).pdfActivity 01 - Artificial Culture (1).pdf
Activity 01 - Artificial Culture (1).pdf
 
Mattingly "AI & Prompt Design: The Basics of Prompt Design"
Mattingly "AI & Prompt Design: The Basics of Prompt Design"Mattingly "AI & Prompt Design: The Basics of Prompt Design"
Mattingly "AI & Prompt Design: The Basics of Prompt Design"
 
fourth grading exam for kindergarten in writing
fourth grading exam for kindergarten in writingfourth grading exam for kindergarten in writing
fourth grading exam for kindergarten in writing
 
Código Creativo y Arte de Software | Unidad 1
Código Creativo y Arte de Software | Unidad 1Código Creativo y Arte de Software | Unidad 1
Código Creativo y Arte de Software | Unidad 1
 
Class 11th Physics NEET formula sheet pdf
Class 11th Physics NEET formula sheet pdfClass 11th Physics NEET formula sheet pdf
Class 11th Physics NEET formula sheet pdf
 
IGNOU MSCCFT and PGDCFT Exam Question Pattern: MCFT003 Counselling and Family...
IGNOU MSCCFT and PGDCFT Exam Question Pattern: MCFT003 Counselling and Family...IGNOU MSCCFT and PGDCFT Exam Question Pattern: MCFT003 Counselling and Family...
IGNOU MSCCFT and PGDCFT Exam Question Pattern: MCFT003 Counselling and Family...
 
Advance Mobile Application Development class 07
Advance Mobile Application Development class 07Advance Mobile Application Development class 07
Advance Mobile Application Development class 07
 
Measures of Dispersion and Variability: Range, QD, AD and SD
Measures of Dispersion and Variability: Range, QD, AD and SDMeasures of Dispersion and Variability: Range, QD, AD and SD
Measures of Dispersion and Variability: Range, QD, AD and SD
 

The Intimacy of User Experience

  • 1. The Intimacy of User Experience simple techniques to create a meaningful and lasting relationship with your web audience 09 July 2013 • #UNHCS13 Neil Larson, Technical Lead, New & Emerging Media
  • 2. Forming a Connection Establishing Your Presence First Impressions Building the Relationship Lasting Impressions
  • 4. Key Concepts Psychology • Who your users are, how will they find you, and what are they looking to learn? Design • How your design & layout choices affect your audience Content • How your content is perceived by your audience Usability • Level of ease in navigating and exploring your site
  • 5.
  • 6. How will they find you? Hyperlinks Other site Social media Email or IM QR codes, texts Typing in a URL • Short • No extraneous characters • Real words with meaning • Character clarity Web Search Google or Bing SERP snippet is your calling card…
  • 7. Typing in a URL This is bad How will they find you?
  • 8. This is better! Typing in a URL How will they find you?
  • 9. it will probably be: Web Search How will they find you?
  • 11. SERP: Search Engine Results Page Paid advertising via Google AdWords Organic (natural) search results
  • 12. SERP Snippet Page Title (meta) URL Description (meta)
  • 13. SERP Snippet Page Title (Meta Tag) • Include the name of your site, not just the specific topic. • Use Vertical Bar to separate entities • Approximately 65 characters
  • 14. SERP Snippet Page Title (Meta Tag) Drupal users take note if changing your title… Your URL alias may change as well. If you have already shared the link through social media or otherwise, uncheck the ‘automatic alias’ box so that your URL can remain the same.
  • 15. Webpage URL • Concise but relevant • Consider using keywords or phrases • Separate words with hyphens • Use real or recognizeable words, keep abbreviations to a minimum • Tildes (~) denote amateur websites SERP Snippet
  • 16. Bad URLs Since spaces can’t exist in URLs, this may cause some confusion. Most people are used to deciphering strings of text Avoid tilde characters and try to get around using “weighty” words like ‘adult’ in your URL. Link shortener services like bit.ly are great, but especially for print situations, be sure to customize them with real words. In this case the last two characters are unclear. After two failed attempts to type in a URL, most users will give up & move on…
  • 17. Bad URLs come on, really…?
  • 18. Description SERP Snippet • 150 – 160 characters; think of this with a Tweet-composing mentality. • In other words, be compelling. • If description field is non-existent, search engines will grab either the first text that appears on your site, or possibly some arbitrary text instead, which might not have a lot of relevance to your site! • Drupal users: check in with Web Solutions for a way to optimize your meta descriptions
  • 19. Preview your SERP snippets!
  • 20. First Impressions • Headers • Layout / Design • Body Text
  • 21.
  • 22.
  • 23. First Impressions • Headers • Layout / Design • Body Text • Images & Multimedia
  • 25. First Impressions • Headers • Layout / Design • Body Text • Images & Multimedia • Video
  • 26. Next Steps: Building a Strong Relationship Site Content Usability

Notes de l'éditeur

  1. There is always a personal touchMost users are by themselvesWhat connects us to our users when it feels like such an independent ventureSense of familiarity, do we want to go deeper?
  2. First Impressions / Initial PerceptionYou have seven seconds to make an impact. Use them wisely! First impressions go a long way.Building the RelationshipOnce you’ve gotten their attention, now’s your chance to Commitment & Follow-throughLasting Impressions
  3. UsabilityCan all pages be found? Do you have a search function enabled? Is your navigation clear-cut and organized? Do your headers and links have clarity?DesignIs anything confusing about the way you have your site configured? Does your audience find your style choices pleasing, or are they frightened away by overuse of colors, graphics and fonts? Do text and non-text elements flow together visually & coexist in peace & harmony?ContentDo your text and non-text elements combine nicely in a contextual sense? Do your pictures and videos serve a purpose? Is your text concise, direct and to-the-point? How about your tone? Psychology Why are people on your site?How did they find you, where did they come from, what are they looking to gain from the overall experience of your domain?How long are they on your site? What’s the motivation to them? In what manner is their time spent on your site – frustration from inability to find information; or engagement: learning and experiencing?
  4. Since we’re all on the same team, we aren’t competing for each other’s potential business, this is instead an opportunity to assist our users in finding what they’re looking for.Our ultimate goal is to create a unified identity despite the fact dozens / hundreds of web managers who are all essentially cut from the same cloth.Still aim to relate to the world in the same manner, with the same sense of attractiveness.Our SERP snippet is what we put “out there” for all eyes to see. It’s the first impression we give to the end users who are able to catch a glimpse of what our site might be all about.
  5. Benefits both the user and the search engines
  6. Changes don’t happen immediately. Google & other engines take some time…
  7. Changes don’t happen immediately. Google & other engines take some time…
  8. Text >> texture / fabric. Texture of a website? How does it feel = form, fashion & functionDoes it reflect your message?Too long-winded, or not to the point?Goal = clarity & unification
  9. TLNR
  10. TLNR
  11. Think of this as an accessory. Yourbling. Don’t go cheap! You might have 200 chars in your text, but a picture is worth a cool thousand. Before there were words, there were pictures.Images & other multimedia slideshows are a way to complement your text, your outfit. Exudes an emotional sense, can show what your character is made of.Eyes are drawn to these elements before they attach to any text elements. Comments derive from these interpretations - It’s an attention factor.Who would ever buy a Nat’l Geographic without pictures in it??What not to do:Don’t stretch or squash your images.Offer high-res versions of images you think are gold – let them fill the width of the content containerIf they are merely complementary, like cufflinks, let them remain secondary to your content, and let that text float around your image.Finally - optimize your images for the web – don’t resize a hi-res image as a thumbnail. It doesn’t change the file size! Users on slower connections will suffer. Either the rest of the page won’t load, or they’ll just miss the image altogether.
  12. Don’t stretch, squeeze, expand, contort or otherwise mar your images. It looks ingenuine & feels fabricated b/c it is both of those things
  13. Commitment, charisma, good conversation & story-telling, dynamic, depth of personality …A solid video will make your content tangible.If a picture says a thousand words, then a strong video will add extra dimension to your content. If the user watches the video, it’s a lot more than seven seconds spent getting to know you.
  14. What’s it like getting to know you??Don’t be shallow and one-sided, but don’t be complicated with lots of baggage. Have some depth with a tinge of mystery.In web terms, let your most obvious aspects be front and center. But maintain those qualities that remain initially out of sight - yet still accessible.
  15. Did you properly wine & dine your audience.How well did you entertain? Did you build a sense of trust?Did your users leave your domain with newfound knowledge, resources, did you evoke any emotion?