Why High-Converting Websites Beat Pretty Websites Every Time
I've built pretty websites. I've built converting websites. Pretty websites look good. Converting websites make money.
Let me show you the difference.
The Pretty Website Problem
Pretty websites:
- Look amazing
- Win design awards
- Impress visitors
- Don't convert
Result: High design costs. Low conversion. Poor ROI.
Real example: A client spent €15,000 on a "beautiful" website. 0.5% conversion rate. €0 ROI. Had to rebuild.
The Converting Website Advantage
Converting websites:
- Look professional
- Focus on conversion
- Drive actions
- Make money
Result: Focused investment. High conversion. Great ROI.
Real example: A client spent €5,000 on a converting website. 8% conversion rate. €50,000/month revenue. 1,000% ROI.
The Real Difference
Pretty Website
Focus: Aesthetics. Design. Appearance.
Result:
- High design costs
- Low conversion (1-2%)
- Poor ROI
- Lost revenue
ROI: Negative. Money spent. No return.
Converting Website
Focus: Conversion. Results. Revenue.
Result:
- Focused investment
- High conversion (5-10%)
- Great ROI
- Captured revenue
ROI: Positive. Money spent. Money returned.
Why Converting Websites Win
They Focus on Users
Pretty websites: Focus on design. Users are secondary.
Converting websites: Focus on users. Design serves users.
Result: Better user experience. Higher conversion.
They Focus on Goals
Pretty websites: Focus on aesthetics. Goals are secondary.
Converting websites: Focus on goals. Aesthetics serve goals.
Result: Better goal achievement. Higher conversion.
They Focus on Results
Pretty websites: Focus on appearance. Results are secondary.
Converting websites: Focus on results. Appearance serves results.
Result: Better results. Higher conversion.
The Numbers
Let's compare:
Pretty Website
Investment: €15,000 Conversion: 0.5% Monthly visitors: 10,000 Conversions: 50/month Average value: €100 Monthly revenue: €5,000 ROI: -67% (lost money)
Converting Website
Investment: €5,000 Conversion: 8% Monthly visitors: 10,000 Conversions: 800/month Average value: €100 Monthly revenue: €80,000 ROI: 1,600% (made money)
Difference: €75,000/month more revenue. 1,667% better ROI.
The Bottom Line
Pretty websites look good. Converting websites make money.
Pretty websites: High cost. Low conversion. Poor ROI.
Converting websites: Focused cost. High conversion. Great ROI.
The choice is clear.
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