Comprehensive list of 100 must-have features for a well-rounded website

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Basic Structure & Navigation

  1. Clear homepage layout
  2. Intuitive navigation menu
  3. Search bar
  4. Breadcrumb navigation
  5. Sitemap
  6. Footer with essential links
  7. Consistent header across pages
  8. Drop-down menus
  9. Fixed (sticky) header
  10. Scroll-to-top button

Design & Visuals

  1. High-quality images
  2. Custom icons
  3. Unique typography
  4. Consistent color scheme
  5. Background images or videos
  6. White space for readability
  7. Minimalist layout
  8. Interactive elements (buttons, hover effects)
  9. Parallax scrolling
  10. Image carousel or slideshow

User Experience (UX)

  1. Fast loading times
  2. Mobile-friendly design
  3. Simple forms
  4. Logical content structure
  5. Accessible to users with disabilities (alt text, keyboard navigation)
  6. Minimal pop-ups
  7. Interactive buttons
  8. Clear call-to-action (CTA) buttons
  9. FAQ section
  10. Error-free content (spelling, grammar)

Content

  1. Clear, concise headlines
  2. Engaging “About Us” page
  3. Blog section for updates
  4. Testimonials or reviews
  5. Case studies or success stories
  6. Product or service descriptions
  7. Pricing page
  8. Team bios
  9. Media or press page
  10. High-quality downloadable resources (guides, e-books)

SEO (Search Engine Optimization)

  1. Meta titles and descriptions
  2. H1, H2, H3 tags for headings
  3. Image alt text
  4. SEO-friendly URLs
  5. Keywords in content
  6. Canonical tags
  7. Sitemap submitted to Google
  8. Robots.txt file
  9. Schema markup
  10. Social sharing tags (Open Graph)

Security

  1. SSL certificate (HTTPS)
  2. Secure payment gateway
  3. CAPTCHA for forms
  4. User data encryption
  5. Two-factor authentication
  6. Regular backups
  7. Secure admin dashboard
  8. Data privacy policy page
  9. GDPR compliance
  10. Protection against DDoS attacks

Social Media & Sharing

  1. Social media icons
  2. Social sharing buttons
  3. Embedded social media feeds
  4. “Follow Us” CTA
  5. Social media image previews
  6. Social proof (number of followers, likes)
  7. Shareable blog content
  8. LinkedIn company info
  9. Click-to-tweet options
  10. Integration with YouTube or video content

E-commerce Features (if applicable)

  1. Product catalog
  2. Shopping cart
  3. Wishlist option
  4. Secure checkout process
  5. Payment options (credit card, PayPal, etc.)
  6. Product filters and sorting
  7. User account creation
  8. Product reviews and ratings
  9. Order tracking
  10. Return and refund policy page

Analytics & Tracking

  1. Google Analytics integration
  2. Conversion tracking
  3. Heatmaps for user interaction
  4. Event tracking (clicks, downloads)
  5. Cookie consent for GDPR
  6. Contact form submissions tracking
  7. Real-time visitor analytics
  8. Goal tracking for CTAs
  9. Visitor demographics and behavior
  10. A/B testing setup for optimization

Contact & Communication

  1. Contact form
  2. Email subscription form
  3. Live chat support
  4. Phone number in header or footer
  5. Contact email address
  6. Map integration for locations
  7. Customer support information
  8. FAQ section
  9. Clear business hours
  10. Feedback or review form

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