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Yes, you read that right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think about it: your website is the first impression&nbsp;for many of your visitors, just like the first date is the first impression for both people involved. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And you know what they say about first impressions\u2026you only have one chance at them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/nickiong.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/02\/website-like-a-first-date-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-411\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>1. You can\u2019t come on too fast<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Try to put on \u201cthe moves\u201d on a first date and what will likely happen? You\u2019ll get shut down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Same thing goes for your website. If you come on too strong \u2013 too salesy, too forward, or otherwise too \u201cin your face\u201d \u2013 you\u2019ll quickly lose your potential customers. Don\u2019t overwhelm your visitors with too many ads, sales pitches, pop-ups, or dead-end pages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, allow them to navigate your site as they please. Provide enough information for them to make a buying decision without pushing them over the edge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" data-uid=\"9a4e83d7d9\" src=\"https:\/\/nickiong.ck.page\/9a4e83d7d9\/index.js\"><\/script>\n<br>\n\n\n\n<h2>2. You have to share your intentions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ever gone on a date where one person was looking for more of a commitment than the other? It\u2019s a good conversation to have the first time meeting someone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your website should do the same: give visitors an idea of what they can expect from your website and your company. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make your content&nbsp;intentional in its delivery. Make your values known. Make your potential customers aware that you\u2019re in this relationship for the long haul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>3. You have to make it all about the other person<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First dates that end in one person talking about themselves the whole time don\u2019t usually result in a second date. It\u2019s important to ask questions and find out about the other person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Same lesson applies for your website. You may know how great your company is, but a new visitors needs time to buy in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In your copy, use more \u201cyou\u2019s\u201d than \u201cwe\u2019s\u201d or \u201cI\u2019s.\u201d Provide resources and helpful information in a blog. 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