# A lesson in website attention span

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**Created:** [May 7, 2018, 10:20am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/a-lesson-in-website-attention-span/20044 "2018-05-07T10:20:08Z")\
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**Author:** ![manofdogz](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/manofdogz/32/26314_2.png) [@manofdogz](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/manofdogz)\
**Post date:** [May 7, 2018, 10:20am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/a-lesson-in-website-attention-span/20044/1 "2018-05-07T10:20:08Z")

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We all know that many people have little patience and short attention spans when viewing websites. A recent experience has demonstrated this to the extent that I’m wondering whether it’s worth putting content on at all!

An old client of mine - Arrow Marquees - has decided that the marque business, although profitable, is too much like hard work, and have closed down to concentrate on other aspects of their business portfolio.

Consequently, I removed the website and put up a one-pager announcing the closure. I also added a note that the domain name performs well and is up for sale - in the hope that another marquee business might see some value in it. Take a look: [http://arrowmarquees.co.uk](http://arrowmarquees.co.uk)

For the past 6 weeks I have had an average of 4 enquiries per week - direct from the domain announcement - not expressing an interest in the domain name, but asking if Arrow can supply a marquee! Staggering! It’s like they don’t read anything at all except the ‘Make Enquiry’ link.

NB: Of course I could change the link to ‘Enquire about Domain Name’ but actually I’m selling the enquiries on elsewhere so I won’t 🙂

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**Author:** ![robbeattie](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/robbeattie/32/78_2.png) [@robbeattie](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/robbeattie)\
**Post date:** [May 7, 2018, 11:51am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/a-lesson-in-website-attention-span/20044/2 "2018-05-07T11:51:54Z")

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That’s hilarious. You could be on to something!

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**Author:** ![Gabrielle](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/gabrielle/32/183_2.png) [@Gabrielle](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Gabrielle)\
**Post date:** [May 8, 2018, 9:02am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/a-lesson-in-website-attention-span/20044/3 "2018-05-08T09:02:30Z")

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Oohhh…I might need a marquee I’ll be in touch! 🙂

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**Author:** ![Gabrielle](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/gabrielle/32/183_2.png) [@Gabrielle](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Gabrielle)\
**Post date:** [May 8, 2018, 9:02am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/a-lesson-in-website-attention-span/20044/4 "2018-05-08T09:02:43Z")

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I’m joking, of course! ;-))

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**Author:** ![system](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/system/32/25301_2.png) [@system](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/system)\
**Post date:** [June 7, 2018, 7:02pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/a-lesson-in-website-attention-span/20044/5 "2018-06-07T19:02:46Z")

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