How to add credibility to your website! 
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| Be honest in what you say. Believe in what you say, say what you believe. The way we treat others always comes back to us... good or bad. Tip Credibility: 40 (Best Tip!) |
| If you're making a claim (especially if it concerns finance/money) submit photo proof. Other things to do are validate the content you use by linking back to where you got the information and credit the source (especially if the info is peer reviewed). Tip Credibility: 29 |
| Be careful who you link to. If visitors are directed to a dubious link, it reflects on your credibility. Watch for linked domains that have changed hands or expired and now contain no longer relevant content. Tip Credibility: 28 |
| Provide a professional support desk/ticket system in addition to other contact methods. Have multiple support categories and FAQ sections if possible (easy software instal options are available for free using cpanel hosting with fantastico). Tip Credibility: 23 |
| Provide FULL contact details & multiple methods to get in touch. If you don't want to use a street address, show a PO box. Publish a phone number which is NOT answered by kids or has silly message on machine. Be professional as you ARE in business! Tip Credibility: 22 |
| Make sure there's contact information, with a phone number. I often get contacted by phone because potential buyers have been scammed before and want to make sure we're really in business. Tip Credibility: 20 |
| Update your site on a regular basis. An outdated site or even just broken links can give the idea to your visitors that you don't care. Tip Credibility: 15 |
| Don't fake it! Writing what you know about and what interests you the most will shine through. Whatever you've been good at and like to do should be shared. Inspire others by your own example. Tip Credibility: 14 |
| Spread your testimonials across your site, rather than just on the "testimonial" page. People can read the testimonial in context where it is more meaningful than in a long list of "you're wonderful's." Tip Credibility: 12 |
| When posting a testimonial add as much information about the person as permitted - Name (first & last), location, website, photo, audio - or use a video testimonial. The more "real" & authentic they are, the more credibility they carry. Tip Credibility: 12 |
| Testimonials, privacy policy, a good, solid design, but most of all, make the content of your site top-notch and deliver on your promises. No costumer could ask for more. Tip Credibility: 11 |
| Testimonials are a great way to lend creditability to any site. After every job well done, do ask your clients if they would write a nice testimonial for you. Tip Credibility: 6 |
| Make a video! It can be a simple as a narration of a power point presentation, posted to youtube.com and metacafe.com you will get visitors and google's attention too! Tip Credibility: 6 |
| Have a privacy policy, disclaimers, terms of use, copyright, spam policies and external linking policies. These show that you are taking your websites presence seriously, and if you do, your prospects will to! Tip Credibility: 5 |
| Put a "about us" page and be proud to introduce yourself to your new visitors,Offer a free newsletter of the trade you are involved in to your readers.These would help alot in increasing ur credibility Tip Credibility: 5 |
| Make sure what you write is well-written - correct spelling and reasonable grammar, for example. Many people will get turned off by bad presentation before they even have a chance to see if your site offers valuable information, products or services. Tip Credibility: 5 |
| Make your site look professional, no broken links or unfound pictures, Make sure you have a phone number and a contact information on your web site. Squeeze pages are not websites they should only have a way for you to obtain info. Websites offer CONTENT Tip Credibility: 5 |
| Write some articles and submit them to Ezine Artilces and GoArticles etc. They don't have to be great literature, just plain english, but interesting and original. Tip Credibility: 5 |
| Post your picture! Your face adds credence to your site by showing that you're a real person. When people can see your eyes, they can begin to trust you. Tip Credibility: 5 |
| Join the Better Internet Bureau and display their seal of approval on your website. The seal builds trust and assures visitors to your site that you are sincerely interested in customer satisfaction. Tip Credibility: 4 |
| Find out what your website visitors regard as being credible. For some it may be safe online buying; may be secure shipping; may be testimonials from past customers. Ideally do all and more. Ask your customers, offer them a reward for answering. Tip Credibility: 4 |
| I think that when you ad a social networking button like socialbookmarker or adthis it gives the visitor and opportunity to give your site the credibility it deserves Tip Credibility: 4 |
| Dont use mobile phone numbers. Also dont use 0870 ir 0845 numbers as people like 01 and 02 number so they can tell your location. Tip Credibility: 4 |
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