Traffic that never turns into enquiries is frustrating. The good news is that the cause is usually one of a few fixable problems.
1. The wrong visitors
If most traffic comes from unrelated searches, broad ads or other cities, it will not convert. Check Google Analytics and Search Console to see where visitors come from.
2. An unclear offer
Visitors should understand in five seconds what you do and why you are the right choice. Vague headlines like “Welcome to our website” waste that moment.
3. No clear next step
If the call button is hidden at the bottom, people leave. Put a call, WhatsApp or form button on every screen.
4. Slow pages
Many visitors leave before a slow page loads, especially on mobile data. Compress images with our image compressor.
5. No trust signals
New visitors do not know you. Reviews, photos of real work, prices and your address all build confidence.
6. Too much friction
Long forms, broken buttons and forms that ask for unnecessary details stop people. Test your forms on a phone.
7. Missed enquiries
Sometimes enquiries arrive but go to an old email or spam folder. Test your form and check where messages go.
How to find your problem
- Calculate your conversion rate with our conversion rate calculator.
- Watch a few visitors’ sessions with a free heatmap tool.
- Ask five customers what almost stopped them contacting you.
See how to increase your conversion rate, or our conversion optimisation service.
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