According to the FDIC, 93% of Americans have a bank account. To keep your customers satisfied, your bank website should be modern and user-friendly. In this week’s blog, we’re going to tell you about the three essential features your bank must have to meet customer demands and needs.

Last week, we looked at five golden rules for writing exceptional content on your bank website. Strong headlines, an inverted pyramid structure, brevity, and everyday language will distinguish your website apart from other financial institutions. This week, we’ll look at five more rules for improving your web content to enhance the customer’s experience and journey on your bank website.

A quick review of bank websites will show that most of them follow a similar structure and organization. Providing exceptional content on your bank website will differentiate you from the competition. This week, we’re going to look at the first five of 10 golden rules to writing content that will set you apart from the competition.

Rolling out a new website for your bank is a huge and exciting undertaking. Once the site goes live and customers begin to respond, the hard work that goes into the project will be worth it. To avoid frustration during and after a bank website design or redesign, approach the project with realistic goals and keep lofty expectations to a minimum.

Technology constantly changes to improve user experience. Shouldn’t your bank website do the same? Think about it. People replace their computers after four years, according to Computer Hope. GSMArena.com discovered that more than 60% of people buy a new smartphone every two to three years. There’s no hard-and-fast rule for how often you should upgrade your bank website. However, consider the four reasons below to determine if the time has come to create an optimal customer experience.

Searching for a new web hosting provider, website designer, or web developer can be a daunting task for any business. However, the task can be more difficult for a bank because of federal and state regulations that financial institution websites must meet. Keep reading for some tips for finding the best website vendor for your bank.