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      <title>Top eCommerce Website Design Features and Tips in 2021</title>
      <dc:creator>PNM Group</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2021 19:39:08 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://dev.to/pnmgroup/top-ecommerce-website-design-features-and-tips-in-2021-5ekf</link>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Your eCommerce store isn't complete until it is able to engage and keep customers. In order to do this, retailers may need to develop an appealing and user-friendly eCommerce website. If your eCommerce store is able to make buying easier and make it easier for customers to buy, you'll see the most significant increase in sales.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;In order to achieve this, retailers may want to invest in specific design elements in order to provide a seamless interface to visitors. Customers must be able to find information. These features will enhance the way that customers interact in the eCommerce store and provide them with a the best experience. What is more, PNM Group is one of the leading &lt;a href="https://pnmgroup.co/creative"&gt;Creative Agency Toronto&lt;/a&gt;. Design, Development, SEO, IDX Canada, Branding, and Beyond.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/practicaldev/image/fetch/s--2bjz2EQ3--/c_limit%2Cf_auto%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto%2Cw_880/https://www.startupguys.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ecommerce-website.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"&gt;&lt;img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/practicaldev/image/fetch/s--2bjz2EQ3--/c_limit%2Cf_auto%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto%2Cw_880/https://www.startupguys.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ecommerce-website.png" alt="E-Commerce Website Design" width="750" height="412"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Store owners will be able to transform their typical day-to-day customers into long-term customers. Here are the features that an eCommerce retailer should try to incorporate in their eCommerce store before 2021.&lt;/p&gt;

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  The most important design features to eCommerce sites
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&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Search Wizard&lt;/li&gt;

&lt;li&gt;Carousel Slides&lt;/li&gt;

&lt;li&gt;Megamenu&lt;/li&gt;

&lt;li&gt;Newsletter Pop-up&lt;/li&gt;

&lt;li&gt;Product Comparison&lt;/li&gt;

&lt;li&gt;Banners&lt;/li&gt;

&lt;li&gt;Reviews&lt;/li&gt;

&lt;li&gt;Help Desk&lt;/li&gt;
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  Search Wizard
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&lt;p&gt;It is not everyone's favorite to click on a link to search for their favourite products. It is possible that they prefer to type in the information and then go to the item right away. In this case, browsing through the website can deter the desire to buy. Therefore, retailers will require an advanced tool to find products on their site.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The search wizard will search the web, analyze and present huge volumes of relevant data in nearly real-time. Not only that it will be able to pull relevant data from the moment the user begins writing (minimum 3 characters). Users will also have the option to see every result for the search query they typed.&lt;/p&gt;

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  Carousel Slides
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&lt;p&gt;Although it's not appropriate for every eCommerce company, it's an effective method to attract visitors straight off your homepage. Merchants can display top-selling products as well as other promotions that can draw interest of users. This feature has been proven to be informative and impactful.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Integrating this into your online store won't require any effort. It also gives sellers the opportunity to display important information when users arrive at the home page. Display captivating and convincing images of your products that entice customers to click, go to the product's page and buy them.&lt;/p&gt;

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  Megamenu
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&lt;p&gt;A well-designed mega menu that efficiently organizes all your products in subcategories and categories will be extremely useful to the users of your site. Customers will be able navigate the site by simply navigating through the menu. It is more than anything else it enhances the experience.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Merchants are able to first separate all their SKUs , and then group them into categories and subcategories of the menu. Users will be able to find the item. Merchants may also include images and icons to every label on this mega menu. Make sure to design your site mobile-friendly.&lt;/p&gt;

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  Newsletter Pop-up
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&lt;p&gt;One method to stay on top of your customers who are loyal is to send them an email newsletter. Include a pop-up on the home page , which is activated after a certain time. Anyone who visits your website must experience them as a pop-up. The pop-up can collect an email address and send details on sales, deals patterns, trends, and other important information.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Newsletters are the best method to draw customers into your shop. Even non-registered customers can convert after seeing a great bargain in the emails. Merchants are able to interact with customers by providing tips, trivia, and general news about eCommerce and more. Newsletters are the most effective way to establish a connection with your intended audience.&lt;/p&gt;

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  Product Comparison
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&lt;p&gt;Every now and then, consumers may feel the need to look at comparing two or more products in order to determine which one is the best for them. In this situation, having an instrument for comparing products simplifies their problem and helps ease their decision-making process.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Being able to compare several products from different angles will help users gain greater insight into their options. Users must be able look at dimensions, color of the product, weight, price and more, based on the specific industry. Let customers get the most complete overview of technical aspects of the various products.&lt;/p&gt;

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  Banners
&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The display of banners on the homepage, particularly animated ones, has been proven to draw attention of visitors. You can include anything you want however ensure that your content is as striking bright, vibrant, and lively as you can. The most attractive and attractive banners are highly visible.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Everything that is displayed in the banner will be noticed by the people who visit. Merchants can have the top-selling items, any item available for sale, or even the ability to use a countdown timer in order to increase the an urgency. There is a guarantee that people will be enticed to click. Therefore it is very likely that orders will go up.&lt;/p&gt;

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  Reviews
&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Owners of eCommerce stores can set up an area on their website for positive reviews and positive feedback including ratings. Customers will immediately feel a sense of trust and feel more confident joining with your company. Thus, any customer who encounters this information is more likely to make orders through the website. Sincere and honest reviews help the brand appear more reliable to visitors.&lt;/p&gt;

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  Help Desk
&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Include a helpdesk floating on the pages of the eCommerce website as is possible. Customers can use the help desk to send tickets with regards to their orders. Any issues that arise when placing an order are able to be addressed using the form that appears when you click this widget.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;By submitting the form, tickets, an unique ticket number is generated. This is sent to the customer via email, and to a representative from Support team. Merchants can also make use of the unique number for consolidating each message that is exchanged in relation to the purchase.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;
  
  
  Wishlist
&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Users can include their preferred products on the Wishlist. Additionally, let them share the list with other users on the site , and make it available with social platforms. Wish Lists are an excellent option to create gift lists or shopping lists. Additionally, this useful tool can act as a reminder for the future purchases. Users can locate the product conveniently in the near future.&lt;/p&gt;

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  Call-to-action (CTA)
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&lt;p&gt;Engage your users to click on your website by showing an attractive, bright and attractive CTA on different web pages on the eCommerce store. A CTA will require some kind of contact in the future.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;In a rational and qualitative way, make sure you have as numerous CTAs in the best way you could on the website. The user shouldn't need to click through "Contact Us" or the "Contact Us" page or to a form in order to reach an important person within your business. Additionally, PNM Group is proud to announce &lt;a href="https://pnmgroup.co/"&gt;IDX Toronto&lt;/a&gt; service for Toronto Real Estate Board - IDX Listings Only.&lt;/p&gt;

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      <title>12 Tips for Optimizing Your Site For Voice Search in 2021</title>
      <dc:creator>PNM Group</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2021 19:24:31 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://dev.to/pnmgroup/12-tips-for-optimizing-your-site-for-voice-search-in-2021-2h1</link>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;The Voice Search is brand new technology that lets you find things on the web by using voice commands. While it's been in use since 2011 however its application was only recently discovered.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Your business should be positioned for the rapidly advancing voice-first future&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The adoption of smartphones has exploded and has led to major shifts in the nature of search. We are rapidly moving into an age of voice-first search.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Furthermore, as businesses adopt the e-commerce platform in large numbers and you are left with no choice other than to be safe by improving your website, content as well as everything else to stay ahead of the ever-changing times. Moreover, We are a &lt;a href="https://pnmgroup.co/"&gt;Branding Agency Toronto&lt;/a&gt; and Digital marketing firm. Whether you're creating a new brand or refreshing an existing brand, we can help.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The race to get the small amount of customers is real. It's not a good idea to miss a piece that is being offered.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/practicaldev/image/fetch/s--pTLoicQq--/c_limit%2Cf_auto%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto%2Cw_880/https://www.clearvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/09.10.19_Hero_1360x646.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"&gt;&lt;img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/practicaldev/image/fetch/s--pTLoicQq--/c_limit%2Cf_auto%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto%2Cw_880/https://www.clearvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/09.10.19_Hero_1360x646.png" alt="voice search" width="880" height="418"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;How can you maximize the use of voice search or wearable technologies to get an edge on your competitors?&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1. Create an effective strategy for actions&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;As the usage of voice searches increases, it is essential adapt your business strategy to the present and future needs for voice search. It is essential to create an approach. It is essential to analyze every keyword you require, as well as your current content as well as your future requirements. You then need to create new content.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2. Be listed on the internet&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This is great If you're an established local business. However, if you're not, it is possible to leave this step out. If you're local One of the best ways to prepare yourself for voice search is to ensure that you're identified on the internet.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;For instance, if you're selling wearable tech products, you are aware that they come with limited display sizes. Additionally, smartphones have voice assistants like, Google Assistant for Android and Siri for Apple devices.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;In contrast to Google results in text however, Google's assistants don't display search results specifically for local companies. Instead, they display businesses' listings first. In the first step, you're not optimizing your site.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;3. Do some research on your keywords&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Keep in mind that your customers will be using voice search , not just keywords. This means that you'll have to handle an increase in keyword length due to the nature of human communication.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Instead of focusing on keywords like "pineapple birthday cake", it is better to concentrate at something similar to "do you know of any reliable vendors for pineapple birthday cakes?" Voice isn't just about providing you with results alternatives, but rather it guides you to the product's actions.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you're still not sure on this issue, you could invest in a good SEO software that can help you narrow down to a specific keywords that serve your site.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;4. Optimize your site for local search&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Once you've completed your local listings and created local content, you must to improve your listing and the content to be local-friendly. Voice searches tend to focus on specific information on the paces that a person must visit. For instance, it could be related to "best places to buy fast foods in New Jersey" or "Fast food places in New Jersey".&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;How to optimize your website in Voice Search SEO:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;5. Reducing page loading time&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Everyone who is a professional SEO understands that speed of loading a page is among the most crucial ranking factors available. With the growing quantity of content that is digital (including voice) on the internet, the quicker the site's load time will become an important ranking factor in the near future.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;According to a research conducted by Backinko, sites that contain simple, easy-to-read chunks of information rank higher on the first page of SERPs. The study also pointed that Google (and in the further extension search engines) preferred websites that had low loading times.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;6. Use long-tail SEO&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Although using long-tail keywords hasn't become as common as it was in the past, it's is one of the most effective methods to make your website more optimized for voice search.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;There are two primary reasons for it to work with ease. One reason is that voice search queries are performed using an extremely long sequence of text. Additionally, smart assistants are created to provide answers for every query we type.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;In the end, using long-tail SEO aids us in optimizing for highlighted snippets. In turn, it always takes you straight towards the front of the search results.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;7. Target your audience's questions.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;A majority of voice searches come in some form or format of questions. Think of the queries that users make to Alexa, Siri or Google Assistant. They all take forms of queries. For instance, "How should I bathe my dog?" These are just a few examples of questions. Always ensure that you have the correct content that matches the actions of your target audience.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;8. Create voice-search friendly content&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Always make sure that you've created a conversational, easy-to-read content. If you want an automated voice to easily read, make sure you've written it in 9th grade.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;9. Develop more local content&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Many voice searches focus on local content. Making content local to your area that meets the local requirements of your clients can go a long ways to improving your SEO voice search and wearable technology. However, your company doesn't need to be located in the local area to create local content.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;There is also the option of distributing tons of local content to draw more customers to your business , regardless of geographical location.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;10. The user experience is everything.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;In contrast to the normal SERPs, voice searches focus on a specific website for queries. Make sure that your voice assistant will be able to get all information you require quickly. This also means that your website should be mobile-friendly quick, speedy, and secure with HTTPS.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;11. Make use of schemas or structured formatting.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;In a study conducted by Backlinko they found that 40.7 percent of Google voice responses came from the Google featured Snippet. Sometimes called quick answers, these are the summaries of selected websites. They usually contain links to the website that provided the information.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;To ensure that your site is recognized, you must make sure that you provide short answers to the questions that you are most likely to get addressed by your visitors.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;12. Don't give up on regular SEO.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you are focused on creating high-quality content and performing old-fashioned SEO, you are likely to succeed when it comes to voice search. This is the reason websites that have high social engagement, higher rankings, and a high authority on the domain perform well in the voice-search.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Voice is set to become the next big thing in the world of search. If businesses want to remain at the top of their game by 2021 they have to be able to improve their voice search SEO, on top of the normal SEO. Moreover, &lt;a href="https://pnmgroup.co/"&gt;IDX Canada&lt;/a&gt; is a solution that enables members of a multiple listing service (MLS) to integrate real estate listings from the MLS database into their own websites.&lt;/p&gt;

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