Traffic, but No Sales or Leads

It’s frustrating when you have a website that is getting plenty of traffic but not converting into sales or leads. This can be caused by a variety of issues, and it's important to identify the cause to make sure your online presence is working for you. Below are 6 possible reasons why your website might be getting traffic but no sales or leads: 

Conversion Tracking Set Up Incorrectly

Conversion tracking is one of the most important steps for any digital marketing campaign. Without it, businesses are unable to accurately measure their Return on Investment (ROI). You might think your advertising campaign is a dud, but in reality, it is doing well for you! Google Tag Assistant is a useful tool that can help identify any potential issues with conversion tracking setup. Essentially, Tag Assistant allows marketers to see what tags have been implemented on webpages and if they are seen correctly. This includes checking the accuracy of ad tags, remarketing tags, and conversion tracking scripts, among others. Using Tag Assistant can help marketers understand if their implementation is correct and whether or not they need to make any changes before launching a campaign. Additionally, it provides helpful tips and guidance related to tag implementations, making it easier for marketers to set up successful campaigns that produce tangible results.

Targeting Too Far Up The Funnel

Many website owners may be targeting too far up the funnel when it comes to keyword research, focusing on less specific and broad search terms such as “Can candy cause toothaches" instead of key phrases that are more likely to convert like “emergency dental care". As a general rule, top-of-funnel terms generally bring in more visits but won't necessarily result in conversions. On the other hand, highly targeted bottom-of-funnel keywords can lead to higher conversion rates. To maximize effectiveness and ROI, it is important to strike a balance between top-of-funnel and bottom-of-funnel keywords. By researching both types of terms and incorporating them into an online marketing strategy, website owners can get the most bang for their buck.

Something On Your Pages / Checkout Process Is Broken

If something on your pages or the checkout process is broken, visitors may experience difficulty navigating through your website. This could mean buttons don't work properly, pages load slowly, images don't appear correctly or even certain browsers may not even display your page correctly at all. Make sure you thoroughly test your pages across different platforms and browsers before launching them live. You can also take a look at the bounce rate or engagement rate by the browser in your Analytics platform. In some instances with faulty website code, you’ll notice a particular browser is unable to render the code properly.

Targeting The Wrong Audience

Knowing who your target audience is essential for an effective marketing strategy and for driving conversions through your website. For example if you have a B2B business like a SAAS company that helps banks determine if a potential borrower is too risky and you’re targeting keywords like “credit card application", then you're targeting an audience completely uninterested in what you offer and unlikely to convert on your website. Ensure that the keywords you're targeting match what type of customers are most likely interested in what you offer in order to get quality traffic with higher chances of converting into sales and leads. 

No Trust Factors/Reviews

People want to know they can trust who they're buying from before they commit money towards a product or service so businesses need some kind of proof point (like reviews from past customers) that reassure customers about their choice. Without these trust factors in place, it's difficult for people to decide whether they should buy from you or not which results in lost potential sales from visitors who bounce away from the page quickly because they’re unsure whether they can trust you.

Too Much Noise And Clutter On The Webpage

Lastly, having too much noise and clutter on webpages can lead to distraction which will result in fewer conversions as visitors might find difficulty navigating through all the information presented on one page resulting in them leaving without making any purchases at all. To combat this issue consider implementing strategies such as the Paradox Of Choice which involves removing excessive choices so customers can find exactly what they need faster while avoiding confusion at the same time. 

In conclusion, there could be many reasons why your website isn't generating enough sales/leads but hopefully, these 6 tips can help diagnose any underlying issues with your site that could potentially convert more traffic into loyal customers!