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3 Simple But Powerful Details that Make or Break Your Website’s Success
It’s enough of a challenge to bring eyes to your website, but getting them there isn’t the hard part. It’s keeping them there that matters.
Ever heard the term “bounce” or “bounce rate” and wondered what it means? Well, bounce is what happens when a reader visits your website, then leaves right away. Little interaction, no sale, no email subscription. The reader came, maybe checked out a page or two, and took off, never to return. The bounce rate is the measurement of visitors who bounce from your site, usually shown as a percentage.
That’s not what you want for your website, right? Of course not.
And while there will inevitably be some visitors who bounce, here are three easy but powerful hacks you can use when designing or updating your website to keep readers there longer.
3 Simple but Killer Hacks to Keep Customers on Your Website
Hack #1: Choose your colors carefully. While your website colors must be consistent with your brand, experts recommend not using much more than two. A good web designer can help you get away with three.
However, the reason for caution with web colors is that you’re asking people to stay on your site and view your content. The site has to be visually pleasing and easy on their eyes if you want them to stay.
The standard look is usually a white background with black (or any darker color) text, which is the easiest for people to read. If your brand calls for the opposite (a dark background with light text), be mindful that it adds a little strain to the viewer’s eyes. Darker text on a lighter background (not necessarily white) is easier to view.
Hack #2: Font and font size. Obviously, this hack offers more creative space depending on the font(s) used in your logo and marketing materials, but the key thing you need to know is that your font should be no smaller than size 14. As marketing expert Derek Halpern puts it, “14 is the new 12.” The larger font size is easier to read onscreen; anything smaller strains your viewer’s eye.
Also, keep the amount of fonts you use on your website to a minimum. You should only need three at most: a Sans Serif font (examples include Arial or Helvetica Neue) for your headings, a Serif font (examples include Times New Roman or Georgia) for your body text, and maybe the third font for emphasis, such as special offers, or for digital media captions. If that third font isn’t necessary, don’t use it. The two should do you good.
Hack #3: Use your images to direct the readers’ eyes to your content. ThinkTraffic.net, Corbett Barr’s successful Internet marketing blog, offers a brief marketing report in its toolbox that includes this hack.
Every image has what are called leading lines, lines that the eye naturally follows across the picture. For example, an object’s angle in the picture, an arm or fingers, or the direction the person in the image is looking in (the eyeline). These things create lines for the eye to follow, and you can take advantage of that by leading your viewer’s eyes across the picture and seamlessly into your content.
Go back to the image for this post or any of our older blog posts and see for yourself. Our Ready Inc. blog post images are usually positioned in a way that encourages the reader’s eye to easily move from the image straight to the body text.
This hack is almost subliminal. Most people never think about it, and it works.
These hacks are simple and painless.
They’re all attached to the concept that your website has to be visually pleasing to the eye, but we wanted to give you some helpful specifics. If you would prefer to have them done for you or you just don’t have the time to do it yourself, we at Ready Inc. would be happy to make your business website the dynamic success it should be. Contact us today.
Flickr photo by Eric C. Bryan.
DAVIE, Fla. (FNN NEWS) — A U.S. Marine Corps veteran and his family received a life-changing gift on June 11 when they were presented with a fully refurbished vehicle through the National Auto Body Council’s (NABC) Recycled Rides® program.
The donation was made possible through a partnership between vehicle donor Allstate, repair partner Crash Champions, and several industry sponsors. The presentation took place at Crash Champions’ Davie, Florida, collision repair center.
Veteran Receives Reliable Transportation
The recipient, Sergio Hernandez, was nominated by the Wounded Warrior Project, one of the nation’s leading veterans service organizations dedicated to supporting post-9/11 veterans, active-duty service members and their families.
Hernandez and his wife received a refurbished 2018 Toyota RAV4 donated by Allstate and restored by Crash Champions technicians.
“This vehicle is beautiful, super clean, just near mint,” Hernandez said. “Reliability is a huge thing. This will take a burden off our shoulders not having to worry about maintenance or any of the issues we were having with prior vehicles. I’m truly grateful for it.”
From Military Service to Civilian Life
Hernandez served in the United States Marine Corps beginning in 2015, with assignments in South Korea, Japan and the Philippines. During his service, he suffered a back injury that required extensive therapy and rehabilitation.
After leaving the military, Hernandez used GI Bill benefits to earn a bachelor’s degree in business management. However, transportation challenges remained a significant obstacle for his growing family.
With a non-operational vehicle and mounting repair costs, reliable transportation had become a pressing need. The donated vehicle will help Hernandez commute to work, attend family appointments and provide safe transportation for his wife and two young children.
Industry Partners Make a Difference
Allstate has donated more than 300 vehicles through the NABC Recycled Rides® program, making it one of the program’s largest vehicle donors.
Crash Champions has also played a major role, gifting more than 250 vehicles to individuals and organizations in need through the initiative.
Additional partners supporting the donation included Enterprise, Tire Kingdom, AutoZone, J&A Auto Restore, ATE, Advanced Remarketing Services, Copart and Cars for Charity.
Business
Orlando Regional REALTOR Association Event Highlights Orange County Growth, Housing Trends and Economic Outlook
ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN) — The Orlando Regional REALTOR Association (ORRA) hosted its second annual State of Real Estate event for Orange County on April 17, bringing together industry professionals, policymakers and community leaders to examine the region’s housing market and economic outlook.
Held at ORRA’s headquarters in Orlando, the event focused on the evolving dynamics of residential and commercial real estate across Central Florida. Discussions centered on housing affordability, economic growth and long-term regional development.
Speakers and Panelists
- Lawrence Yun — Chief Economist, National Association of REALTORS
- Maria Henson — Senior Director of Market Research & Insights, Visit Orlando
- Racquel Asa — Head of External Affairs, Central Florida Expressway Authority
- Amy Mercado — Property Appraiser, Orange County
- Chris Atwell — Moderator, 2026 ORRA President
Industry experts said Central Florida’s economy continues to grow, though at a more measured pace. While housing and stock market wealth remain near record highs, job growth is softening, consumer sentiment has declined and loan defaults are rising — creating a market shaped by mixed signals.
Panelists noted the housing market has shifted into a more stable phase compared to the rapid growth seen during 2020 and 2021, with more balance and sustainable conditions.
Despite short-term fluctuations, long-term fundamentals remain strong. Orange County’s tax base has grown significantly since 2023, while the broader Central Florida region has experienced a 23% population increase over the past decade, with more than 1,200 people moving to the area each week.
Infrastructure and tourism were also highlighted as key drivers of future growth. Officials pointed to major roadway investments by the Central Florida Expressway Authority and the region’s continued strength as a tourism hub, drawing more than 75 million visitors in 2024.
“We’re operating in a global economy where interest rates, supply chains and migration policies all influence what happens at the local level,” said ORRA CEO Cliff Long.
Economic Trends Show Mixed Signals
Experts emphasized that strong asset values are being offset by softer job growth and declining consumer confidence.
Housing Market Enters Stable Phase
The market has transitioned from pandemic-driven volatility to a more balanced and sustainable pace.
Growth, Infrastructure and Tourism Drive Future
Population growth, infrastructure investment and tourism continue to support long-term expansion in Central Florida.
ORRA’s Impact and Benefits on the Real Estate Industry
The Orlando Regional REALTOR Association provides critical market insights, advocacy and professional resources for REALTORS® across Central Florida. Its events foster collaboration between industry leaders, policymakers and the community, helping guide responsible growth, inform housing policy and strengthen the regional real estate market.
Business
Walmart’s Road to Open Call Returns to Orlando, Offering Small Businesses Access to National Retail Opportunities
ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN) — Walmart, in partnership with the Hispanic Chamber of Metro Orlando, will host the 2026 Walmart Road to Open Call pitch event on May 21 in Orlando, offering small businesses the opportunity to present their products directly to Walmart buyers.
The Orlando event is the only Florida stop in 2026 and is part of a nationwide initiative designed to support small business growth, expand supplier diversity and strengthen U.S. manufacturing.
OPPORTUNITY FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
The Road to Open Call serves as a pathway for entrepreneurs to connect with Walmart’s sourcing team, refine their pitches and prepare for the company’s annual Open Call event in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Applications are open through May 1 at 10 p.m. EST. A select group of applicants will be chosen to participate in the Orlando event, where each business will receive a 30-minute, one-on-one pitch meeting with a Walmart buyer, along with feedback and mentorship.
Top participants may earn a fast pass to Walmart’s annual Open Call, where they can pitch for potential placement in Walmart stores or online.
FOCUS ON U.S.-MADE PRODUCTS
Walmart’s Open Call is the company’s largest sourcing event for products made, grown or assembled in the United States. The program is open to businesses across industries, including food and beverage, beauty, safety and consumer goods.
“The Road to Open Call provides a powerful platform for small businesses to grow and scale,” said Mark Espinoza, senior director of public affairs at Walmart. “By connecting entrepreneurs directly with our sourcing teams, we’re helping bring innovative, U.S.-made products to customers while supporting American jobs and local economies.”
LOCAL IMPACT AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
Local leaders say the initiative strengthens both entrepreneurship and the regional economy.
“We are proud to join forces with Walmart for the second consecutive year to bring this opportunity to the business community,” said Pedro Turushina, president and CEO of the Hispanic Chamber of Metro Orlando. “This initiative supports entrepreneurs and helps small businesses access national retail opportunities.”
Since launching in 2014, Walmart’s Open Call has helped thousands of small and midsize businesses become suppliers, while more than 85% of Walmart shoppers report valuing U.S.-made products.
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