{"id":6334,"date":"2013-10-15T15:12:28","date_gmt":"2013-10-15T22:12:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.yola.com\/blog\/?p=6334"},"modified":"2013-10-15T15:12:28","modified_gmt":"2013-10-15T22:12:28","slug":"how-to-encourage-activity-from-your-visitors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yola.com\/blog\/how-to-encourage-activity-from-your-visitors\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Encourage Activity from Your Visitors"},"content":{"rendered":"

Guest post by Megan Totka, chief editor for ChamberofCommerce.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

When we talk about small businesses, plenty of images pop into our heads. Suits and ties, lots of shaking hands and crowds of busy mouths chatting it up and making deals. We think of the community that small businesses represent and the millions that they serve. In short, we often think of people.<\/p>\n

The reality of most SMBs is often a lot lonelier. We write. We produce. We call. Unfortunately, we often get silence in response. Despite taking all the necessary risks and putting our well-being on the line, we are forced to sit on the other end and play the waiting game. We refresh our email and sit quietly by the phone in anticipation of a sale, a deal or just something to break the silence. What if the break never comes?<\/p>\n

Is it us? It is them? The blame game doesn\u2019t get businesses very far. It\u2019s the responsibility of the modern business to encourage activity from their users in some way, shape or form. Our websites represent the best platform to do so. Whether you\u2019re looking at existing customers or new clients, consider the simple steps you can take to get the most out of your visitors<\/a> and encourage meaningful interaction and engagement.<\/p>\n

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Just Ask<\/strong>
\nIf you want something, sometimes it\u2019s best to just ask<\/em>.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for feedback or some sort of impression from your visitors, feel free to ask directly. This could mean:<\/p>\n