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Services delivered through websites are not personal, therefore trust and credibility are crucial in the\u00a0customer buying decision process\u00a0especially for\u00a0ecommerce websites<\/a>. Generally speaking, because online services are delivered through a medium that you cannot feel or touch, judging service quality is strongly tied to the\u00a0credibility of the medium through which the service is delivered<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Building website credibility starts with building customer confidence. This is the focus of this post – how to build the credibility of your website to increase its\u00a0conversion,\u00a0reduce bounce rate<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0reduce the number of people who turn away from your website.<\/p>\n

Trust is everything\u00a0for a website owner. When it comes to running a website, making sure that your audience trusts you and your brand is critical, and that\u2019s where credibility comes in. After all, if visitors don\u2019t find your site trustworthy, they\u2019re likely to take their business elsewhere. They cannot see you to explain the\u00a0quality of service<\/a>, you cannot deliver the service personally and even when you are known, they need to trust that you are the person communicating.<\/p>\n

There are several ways to boost your site\u2019s credibility<\/a>, and fortunately, most of them happen to be easy to implement. For example, simply\u00a0setting up an SSL certificate\u00a0might be enough to increase your conversions. Customers trust websites that implement the SSL protocol more than those who do not. So one way to build trust and credibility for your website is to implement SSL on your site.<\/p>\n

Further reading:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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A Simple Guide to Remarketing a Poor Performing Website<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Tips and Tricks That Improve Website Conversion Rate<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

It is quite easy to do this and in very simple steps, you can have SSL enabled on your website<\/a>. All you will need to do is to order SSL and contact our customer support to do the rest for you. At Todhost, you can have your SSL enabled and installed on your hosting account for free. Just contact customer support after your order and we will take it from there.<\/p>\n

Also read:<\/p>\n

Website Security Guide For Shared Hosting<\/a><\/p>\n

6 Ways to Shield Websites From Security Hacks<\/a><\/p>\n

Now, let us explore why website credibility is crucial for a successful website and how you can enhance yours.<\/p>\n

Why Trust Matters for Ever Website<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Trust and credibility are hard to quantify, but they\u2019re vital for any website that hopes to succeed. For example, most people wouldn\u2019t want to engage with a site that spreads misinformation or doesn\u2019t handle data securely.<\/p>\n

There are several ways credibility can benefit your site \u2013 here are some of the reasons you should be serious about your website credibility:<\/p>\n

\u00a0Higher conversion rates<\/strong><\/a>. If people trust you, they may be more willing to spend their money on your site. We live in a world where it has become increasingly difficult to trust people. Despite efforts of website hosting companies and domain managers to curtail internet fraud, there are still websites that are fraudulent and will continue to be difficult to detect. This has made people more skeptical and will want to be convinced that it is not out of place to do business on a particular website. If people can trust you, they will be willing to transact with you and so it is a good investment to build the trust of your website.
\nMore sharing of content<\/a><\/strong>. Once you are trusted, the information you provide can always be taken to be true and shared with others. Users only tend to share content they consider reliable, which is where credibility comes in. Content sharing has a lot of positives. One of such positive values of content sharing is that it helps your Search Engine Optimization, SEO, efforts. The more people share the content from your website, the more links you get. The more links that come to your website, the more Google considers your website to be trusted and rewards you with better ranking.
\nIncreased social endorsement<\/a>. People are more likely to provide positive reviews and testimonials if a site seems credible. This is especially valuable, as lots of users rely on reviews and word of mouth to make their decisions about online purchases.
\nTrust builds referrals. When you are trusted, it is more likely to get referrals to your website.<\/p>\n

As you can see above, there are key reasons why trust matters. With that in mind, let\u2019s find out more about how to earn it!<\/p>\n

How to Build Your Website Credibility<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There are lots of ways a website can build up its credibility. For instance, a solid core strategy is to publish relevant valuable content over the long term in order to attract a captive audience. However, for this article, we\u2019ll focus on methods that can be implemented quickly and deliver reliable results.<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0Obtain an SSL Certificate<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is a protocol that makes it possible for your browser and a server to establish a secure connection. To put it simply, this protocol keeps the information that your users share safe, which is paramount in today\u2019s online landscape.<\/p>\n

Even if you\u2019re just hearing the term for the first time, chances are a lot of the websites you use on a day-to-day basis have SSL certificates set up. If they do, you\u2019ll see an https prefix \u2013 instead of plain old http \u2013 within their URLs, as well as a lock icon in the address field:<\/p>\n

The extra \u201cs\u201d indicates that you\u2019re accessing that particular website through a secure connection, made possible by the SSL protocol. Needless to say, customers feel much better knowing their information is secure, which enables you to build trust.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, depending on which type of certificate you\u2019re using, you likely had to go through a verification process to get it. This is particularly important for e-commerce sites and other websites that handle credit card information or other sensitive data.<\/p>\n

Despite how complicated the term sounds, setting up an SSL certificate is remarkably simple. Many web hosts, including us, will enable you to obtain and set one up through cPanel. The best part is, there are plenty of free (and reputable) options available.<\/p>\n

2. Display Trust Seals on Your Site<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Trust seals are accreditations given out by entities such as McAfee or the Better Business Bureau (BBB) which indicate that a particular website meets a set of criteria. There are many different trust seals covering a wide range of certifications, including having a secure site or following good business practices.<\/p>\n

Some seals are so recognizable that their presence alone may be enough to boost conversions, such as those issued by Verisign, PayPal, and Norton.<\/p>\n

The process for setting up each seal varies according to the entity issuing it, and there are too many to cover in a single article. However, here are a few you may want to consider:<\/p>\n

Secured by PayPal: This is perfect for online stores of any size.
\nNorton Secured: Geared towards privacy and online security, it\u2019s ideal for enterprise solutions.
\nBBB accreditation: This is a highly regarded accreditation for businesses located in the U.S and Canada.<\/p>\n

There are, of course, plenty more trust seals to choose from, but there\u2019s no need to rush and sign up for them all. Take your time and pick those that you feel are most appropriate for your business and you\u2019ll soon reap the benefits.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0Use The Social Media<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you’re interested in promoting yourself or your organization online, you are probably well aware that being active on social networks is an increasingly important part of the process. Building a strong social media presence does more than just advertise your brand. When you tackle it the right way, your social activity can also enhance your reputation and encourage people to think of you as an authority in your field.<\/p>\n