I was talking to Janette from Janette Whitney & Associates, Business Consultants recently (at the September TWBC meeting) – very interesting conversation. Janette knows all about legally compliant websites and the rules and regulations that every website must comply with – and has a very good offer on a compliance check too.
It still amazes me how little people know about their own websites, in terms of what they could be achieving and also in terms of the information present (or not!) on the sites. It’s a wasted opportunity – and in fact, could even be illegal.
An important (and often overlooked) first step is to be absolutely clear on the purpose of your website and also the purpose of every page on your site. If you are clear about the purpose, then you can measure how effective each page is at achieving the objective – that way, you’re already taking steps to improve your marketing. It’s also easier to ensure the site is compliant as the relevant legislation and regulations can be taken into account.
If you want to exploit your existing website, then contact me for a chat – I’m always happy to share ideas. And if you want to avoid fines, then contact Janette to ensure your website is legally compliant.
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Yes its true over 50% of websites do not comply with the legislation currently in force – according to the Dept B.E.R.R. and its very easy to overlook the need to comply – until that horrible fine arrives on your doormat of course.
Don’t worry help is at hand – http://www.whitneyassocs.co.uk
Good post Dawn.
I agree its worrying how mnay people don’t realise that their website is not legally compliant- about 50% accordingly to the Dept B.E.R.R.
Thanks for the link.