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Your website is often the first interaction potential customers have with your business. Within seconds, they form judgments about your professionalism, reliability, and whether they want to work with you.
Research from Stanford found that 75% of users judge a company's credibility based on their website design. An outdated or poorly designed site can undermine even the best products and services.
Several design elements contribute to perceived trustworthiness:
While templates can be a cost-effective starting point, custom design allows your personality and values to shine through. Visitors can tell when a site feels generic versus when it's been crafted specifically for a brand.
Small touches - smooth animations, thoughtful micro-interactions, proper spacing - signal care and attention to detail. If you've put effort into your website, clients assume you'll put the same effort into serving them.