It’s very easy for us to see the about page to be something of an afterthought. This is doubly true when you have gone into significant detail to make sure your website’s layout and design is just right. But most of your site’s visitors are going to be curious about who you are.

There is a reason why they are looking at your website instead of your competitor’s so make sure you give them a good reason to stick around and use whatever product or service you sell. Sure, conversion has a lot to do with copy, but you’d be surprised how effective a good about page can be at getting people interested in you.

STEP 1: HUMANIZE YOURSELF
It’s very easy for users to get lost in the world of websites. They need to remember that there are people behind them. Sleek design helps make you look professional, but telling your story builds a connection with the audience. It doesn’t matter what you sell, even “boring products” still have interesting backstories behind them.

So tell your story about how you got here and why your company is important. Keep it short and sweet and it will stick with your users much better than any advertisement will.

STEP 2: SKIP THE INDUSTRY LINGO
Each industry has its own buzzwords. This is not the place for you to try to cram into one page as many of them as possible. The whole point of having a website is reaching a broader audience. Even if you are describing a complex product or service, you should be able to explain it to the average person. Use simple, effective language that clearly communicates what you are trying to do and save the lingo for only when you must use it.

STEP 3: BE VISUALLY INTERESTING
This is another common website building mistake. The painstaking effort is made to make the entire site look great and then the about page turns into a couple of bulky paragraphs of text and not much else. Again, the about us is another opportunity to sell so design the page effectively. Use images, text, videos, and graphics to tell your story.

STEP 4: TESTIMONIALS
Your website is you doing all the talking. Instead, let your customers share the experiences they have had with you. If you have done excellent work then your customers should be excited to share it with the world. Testimonials are a great way to build trusts because they let your users get a sneak preview of what your product or service will be like.

STEP 5: A LITTLE FLARE
From here, there are all kinds of little touches you can put in to make your about page really shine. One example is timelines. People love them! A nice graphic showing when the company was launched and going through some important milestones will go a long way.

Another important feature is the use of team photos. Team photos do more to humanize your company and help users see the this has been a group effort. Add a few funny quotes about the experience of working together and things will be golden.

TAKE THE TIME TO DO IT RIGHT
Websites take a long time to build so it can be easy to want to skip or gloss over some steps. While there are some areas where you can do this, be sure to do things right on the about page. It is always one of the most frequently visited pages on a site and it is a great opportunity for you to make a firm connection with your users.