January 6, 2025

3 Reasons Your Business Needs a Great Website Development Platform

By Jason Dailey

When was the last time you took stock of your website platform? If you recently created your e-commerce store or haven’t updated it recently, you may not know what’s possible. Which means you may be missing out on sales.

The key to capitalizing on these valuable opportunities is a strong, high-performance website platform capable of handling the demands of this high-stakes environment. Jason Dailey, CEO and Founder of Brandography, a digital marketing agency with expertise in outdoor sports, discusses why your website platform matters more than ever and how it can make a real impact on your success.

3 Reasons Why Your Website Platform Matters

First Impressions and Branding Consistency

Your website’s design is one of the first elements people notice about your business; it needs to convey professionalism, reliability and your unique brand personality. Plus, customizable options and a responsive framework maintain consistency across devices. These elements go a long way toward building trust and recognition, which is huge for brand loyalty and customer retention. Seeing that the website is built on a trusted platform, the user will anticipate a higher degree of security and confidence in the purchase process.

Platform Features to Look For
- Customizable Templates and Design Flexibility.
  - Your platform should allow for branding customization without complex coding.
- Responsive Design.
  - Consistency on mobile, tablet and desktop is crucial for a seamless customer experience.

Scalability to Support Growth

Your business needs will change over time. The right website platform allows you to add new features, pages and functionality without major overhauls. A scalable platform allows you to add new layers to your site easily so you can adapt to new business goals and opportunities.

Key Scalability Features
- Plug-and-Play Functionality.
  - Access to plugins or add-ons lets you enhance site capabilities as your needs change.
- Stable Performance.
  - A platform built for growth should handle increased traffic and new content seamlessly.
- Optional Value Adds.
  - Merchant Payment options and automatic marketplace integrations such as Shop or Amazon.

User-Friendly Content Management for Easy Updates

A business website needs to be dynamic. Whether updating product information or showcasing recent work, you want your team to be able to make changes quickly and easily. A user-friendly content management system (CMS) is key. A good CMS empowers your team to keep your site fresh and relevant—without over-relying on developers.

What to Look For:
- Intuitive CMS Interface.
  - A straightforward CMS makes it easy for anyone on your team to make updates.
- Preview and Scheduling Options.
  - Scheduling options let you plan content in advance, while a preview function helps ensure everything looks right before publishing.

Not all website platforms offer these options. In fact, your current platform might be holding you back. But the good news is that migrating your site isn’t as tricky as you might think. It just takes commitment to a plan and finding the right option for your business needs.

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About the Author
Jason Dailey is the CEO and Founder of Brandography, a digital marketing agency with expertise in outdoor sports, which explores how retailers and brands can take advantage of e-commerce channels. Learn more about Jason Dailey here and find him on LinkedIn.

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