{"id":15522,"date":"2015-08-03T12:35:18","date_gmt":"2015-08-03T16:35:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/d-interventions.com\/?p=15522"},"modified":"2015-08-03T12:35:18","modified_gmt":"2015-08-03T16:35:18","slug":"why-are-people-leaving-my-website","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/d-interventions.com\/di\/why-are-people-leaving-my-website\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Are People Leaving My Website?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"exit-618506_1280\"<\/a>A website page\u2019s bounce rate refers to the percentage of visitors who leave the page shortly after it loads, indicating that the person visiting the page decided to leave before viewing any of the site\u2019s content. Having a high bounce rate means your website could be turning people away. Keep reading to learn some of the top reasons why people are leaving your website.<\/p>\n

The Pages are too Hard to Read<\/strong><\/p>\n

Harsh color schemes, a lack of white space, and unappealing fonts are three big problems that are likely to convince visitors that your website just isn\u2019t worth the trouble. Make a list of colors and other design features that you like and discuss them with your web designer\u2014they\u2019ll be able to take your ideas and make suggestions that will enhance the design in a way that will be both attractive and professional.<\/p>\n

Pop-Ups & Others Annoying Features<\/strong><\/p>\n

Websites that feature pop-ups asking visitors to join their newsletters right away or require registration in order to view content are a sure means to turn people away. You should also avoid having too many advertisements on your page that make it difficult to find the actual content, and be sure any \u201cauto-play\u201d features are not enabled.<\/p>\n

Outdated Plugins<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"telephone-167068_1280\"<\/a>Did you know that Mozilla has disabled Flash plugins for Firefox? That means that if your website contains Flash, anyone visiting your site using Firefox as their web browser (and studies suggest that about 1 in 5 people do) will see a disabled plugin notice in place of your content. Update your website\u2019s content and keep it up to date or your website risks turning people away.<\/p>\n

Slow Loading Time<\/strong><\/p>\n

If your website contains a lot of features that cause the loading time to become delayed, it might deter impatient visitors who are used to the instant gratification of a digital world. A skilled web designer will be able to optimize your website so that it performs well no matter what browser or internet connection your visitors may have.<\/p>\n

Unable to find what they\u2019re looking for<\/strong><\/p>\n

Most people will only spend a few seconds scanning a web page before moving on to something else if they can\u2019t find what they need. Consider why people might be visiting your website:<\/p>\n