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UI/UX Audit

Golden Touch ABA Therapy

Comprehensive Strategy & Conversion Presentation

January 2026 • Prepared by MK-Way

Executive Summary

Overall Impression

At first glance, the Golden Touch website provides a warm, welcoming environment and effectively communicates your identity as a compassionate care provider.

Kudos! 👏 You’ve done an excellent job establishing a friendly and approachable brand presence.

That said, there are several areas where strategic improvements can further elevate the user experience and conversion rates. Refining the visual hierarchy to reduce cognitive overload and implementing a more intentional conversion strategy—including high-contrast, action-oriented CTAs—are crucial steps to turning visitors into inquiries.

Additionally, shifting the messaging from 'table stakes' features to your unique competitive advantages, such as your lack of waitlists and staff retention, would significantly strengthen the site's ability to clearly differentiate itself from other ABA providers and build immediate trust with parents.

Audit Framework

Criteria Part 1

USEFUL

This category ensures that the platform is functional, intuitive, and helps users find the information they're looking for. It covers technical functionality, speed optimization, responsiveness, and intuitiveness.

Why It's Important: 53% of mobile users abandon sites that take more than 3 seconds to load; 57% won't recommend a business with poor mobile design.

STRATEGIC

This category focuses on maximizing conversions through targeted strategies. It includes conversion optimization, above-the-fold strategy, landing page strategy, and marketing initiatives like lead magnets.

Why It's Important: Conversion-focused companies achieve 2.5x more revenue growth; ATF placement improves engagement by 102%.

TRUSTWORTHY

This category emphasizes building user trust and confidence. It includes security features, privacy policies, and credibility markers like testimonials and certifications.

Why It's Important: 85% of consumers avoid interacting with unsecured sites; trust indicators see up to 30% higher conversion rates.
Audit Framework

Criteria Part 2

DELIGHTFUL

This focus is on visual appeal, covering layout consistency, color and imagery, typography, image and graphics quality, and accessibility.

Why It's Important: Captivating design creates strong impressions. 75% of users judge credibility based on aesthetics.

EFFORTLESS

Emphasizes ease of use and intuitive navigation, covering usability, navigation clarity, and information architecture aligned with expectations.

Why It's Important: Seamless experience helps users find info quickly. 50% of potential sales are lost due to difficult navigation.

ENGAGING

Evaluating brand storytelling and messaging effectiveness, covering content clarity, tone and voice, positioning/USP, and value propositions.

Why It's Important: Storytelling increases recall by 33% and leads to a 306% higher customer lifetime value.
Visual Language

Audit Key & Symbols

Audit Issue

Identifies friction points, compliance risks, or strategic gaps that negatively impact conversion and user experience.

Tailored Recommendations

Strategic solutions designed to solve issues. Icons reflect the priority level of the fix:

Critical Fix Recommendation
Mild Fix Recommendation
General Improvement Recommendation
Critical
Engaging

Above-the-Fold: Value Proposition & Messaging

Weak Value Proposition: The current headline "Warm and Welcoming Environment" is generic and fails to answer why a parent should choose Golden Touch over other providers. It focuses on "soft" benefits rather than outcomes or operational strengths.

"Table Stakes" Messaging: Messaging focuses heavily on "In-Home Therapy" and a "Warm, Welcoming Environment". In the ABA industry, in-home care is a standard delivery model; it is "table stakes" and does not differentiate the brand from competitors.

Vague USP Labels: The four primary labels—Home Environment, Engaging Activities, Parental Guidance, and Quality Therapists—are too generic and fail to communicate the actual depth of service.

Buried Competitive Hooks: High-impact data, such as having No Waitlists and High Staff Retention (verified by 5.0-star employee ratings), are only accessible through third-party websites.

Why this is important: These "buried hooks" are your strongest conversion drivers. Immediate availability is the most powerful hook where parents typically face 6–12 month waitlists. "Therapists who stay" addresses the deep-seated parental fear of high staff turnover.
Value Prop Issue 1 Value Prop Issue 2
Critical
Engaging

Above-the-Fold: Value Proposition & Messaging

Strategic Messaging Pivot: Move away from "We are nice" to "This is how we’re different," e.g., "Start Therapy This Week with a Team That Stays".

Headline Options:

  • Option 1 (Outcome-Focused): Help Your Child Reach Their Full Potential Through Evidence-Based ABA Therapy.
    Subheading: "Personalized, compassionate therapy that transforms challenges into achievements—right in the comfort of your home".
  • Option 2 (Problem-Solution): "Is Your Child Struggling with Communication or Social Skills? We Can Help."
    Subheading: "Board-certified ABA therapists delivering proven results for children with autism and developmental delays".
  • Option 3 (Trust-Building): "Award-Winning ABA Therapy Trusted by Over 500 Families."
    Subheading: "Helping children thrive since 2015 with personalized, play-based therapy programs".

Accurate USP Reframing:

  • Replace "Quality Therapists" with "Board-Certified Clinicians" to highlight professional credentials.
  • Replace "Parental Guidance" with "Collaborative Parent Training & Support" to emphasize that parents are active partners.
  • Replace "Engaging Activities" with "Play-Based Skill Development" to link activity directly to therapeutic results.
Value Prop Comparison 1 Value Prop Comparison 2
Critical
Strategic

Above-the-Fold: Visual Hierarchy & Conversion Optimization

Multiple Competing Elements: The current hero section has too many images, buttons, and text blocks competing for attention, leading to cognitive overload.

Scannability: Supporting copy is over 100 words, which is too dense for mobile users to process quickly.

Visual Confusion: The "How it Works" button uses the exact same color and shape as informational blocks (like "Home Environment"), making the primary CTA blend in. Simultaneously, the other informational blocks use the same shape, which mistakenly makes them look like buttons.

Simplified Composition: Simplify the above-the-fold with a single, high-resolution hero image, a bold headline that clearly communicates your unique value proposition, and a prominent CTA.

Unified Design System: Assign a distinct, high-contrast color exclusively to buttons to distinguish them from static information blocks.

Visual Hierarchy Analysis Button Contrast Analysis
Critical
Strategic

Missing Conversion Strategy

Lack of Primary Goal: The main conversion destination lacks a clear purpose. Is the goal for people to call or submit a form?

Missing Customer Segmentation: The current strategy does not address different segments or journey stages, nor does it provide a non-obligation offer for those not ready to convert. Websites don’t convert without a clearly established conversion strategy.

No Access to Action: There is no CTA in the navigation menu; users cannot convert easily while scrolling.

Weak Language: Phrases like "Request Assistance" are passive and don’t motivate users to take action.

Action-Driven CTAs: Replace passive CTAs with value-driven copy like "Schedule Your Free Consultation", "Enroll Today", "Find a Location Near You" etc.

Establish Conversion Strategy: Decide on your primary and secondary goals, your CTAs and structure will be built around that.

Accessibility: Add a high-contrast CTA (e.g "Schedule Consultation") button to the header and footer to reduce friction.

Follow-Up Logic: Add a clear explanation on the form regarding what happens after submission to build trust.

Conversion Audit
Critical
Effortless

The Decision Journey: Insurance Visibility

Issues: There is no visible information on accepted insurance plans, which is the primary factor for 72% of healthcare patients.

Improvements: Add an "Insurance & Coverage" section with major provider logos (Aetna, Blue Cross, etc.) prominently on the homepage.

Insurance Analysis 1 Insurance Analysis 2 Insurance Analysis 3
Critical
Delightful / Useful

Accessibility & Readability

Issue: 14 elements fail WCAG 2.0 AA minimum contrast thresholds, making text hard to read for those with visual impairments. This also puts the website at risk for accessibility lawsuits.

Improvement: Correct color contrast levels immediately and use a consistent font hierarchy (H1, H2, H3) for easier scanning.

Nav Analysis 1 Nav Analysis 2 Nav Analysis 3 Nav Analysis 4
Mild
Effortless

Navigation System & Cognitive Load

Issue: The menu contains too many items, creating "decision paralysis".

Improvements: Simplify the main navigation to 5 key items: Services, About Us, Insurance, Resources, Contact.

Move "Careers" to the footer.

Nav 1 Nav 2 Nav 3 Nav 4
Mild
Trustworthy

Trust Indicators (Social Proof)

Issue: The homepage lacks testimonials, success stories, or reviews from families served. 88% of consumers trust reviews as much as personal recommendations.

Improvement: Add a "Real Families, Real Results" section with 3 video testimonials showing specific skill gains.

Include parent quotes with specific results, such as: "My son went from 5 words to 50 words in 3 months!"

Social Proof 1 Social Proof 2
To Improve
Effortless

Information Architecture: Logical Flow

Issues: The page jumps illogically from environment to a contact form, then back to "small steps," which doesn't follow the parent's decision-making journey.

Improvements: Reorganize content to guide visitors from awareness to action.

Recommended Narrative Flow:

Hero → Empathy (The Challenge) → Solution (Services) → The Process (4 Steps) → Proof (Validation) → FAQ → Final Conversion.

1. HERO (Immediate Hook)
2. EMPATHY (The Challenge)
3. SOLUTION (Services)
4. THE PROCESS (4 Steps)
5. PROOF (Validation)
6. FINAL CONVERSION
Mild
Strategic

Lead Magnet Opportunity

Issue: Currently, the homepage primarily offers high-intent options like calling or submitting a contact form. While functional, these require a direct conversation that many parents in the early "research" stage are not yet ready for.

Improvements: Offer a free, credible resource to capture leads and build trust with parents who aren't ready to call yet.

  • Low-Friction Entry: Create an Autism Screening Quiz that provides immediate value.
  • Informative E-Book: Provide a free guide (e.g., "A Parent's Guide to Autism Diagnosis") to establish authority.
Flow Analysis 1 Flow Analysis 2 Flow Analysis 3
To Improve
Delightful

Visual Quality & Image Authenticity

Image Authenticity: The website uses stock images, which can reduce brand trust.

No Color Consistency: Multiple colors are used for multiple purposes, creating visual confusion and affecting overall design quality.

Gallery: Consider creating an AI image gallery that is unique to your brand with a coherent visual style or making your brand colour part of the image to make them look branded.

System: Create a clear color system and use it seamlessly throughout the website.

Branded AI 1 Branded AI 2
Technical Audit
Performance

Responsiveness Audit

No responsiveness issues found. The layout maintains structural integrity and readability across all mobile and tablet breakpoints.

Mobile Preview

Why UX Optimization Matters

ROI and Conversion Growth

400%

A well-designed UI can yield conversion rates up to 400% higher than standard designs.

100:1

Every $1 invested in UX brings $100 in return—an ROI of 9,900%.

75%

75% of consumers make judgments on a company's credibility based on its website design.

Sources: Forrester Research / Stanford University
Methodology

Glossary of Terms

Above the Fold: The portion of a webpage visible without any scrolling.
Call to Action (CTA): Targeted strategies or buttons designed to prompt immediate response.
Cognitive Load: The mental effort required for a user to process information on a page.
Information Architecture: The organized structure and logic behind content categorization.
Risk Reversal: Tactics (like free consultations) used to reduce a user's perceived risk or anxiety.
Table Stakes: Standard features expected by customers but provide no competitive advantage.
USP (Unique Selling Point): The distinct benefits and features that set your brand apart.
WCAG 2.0 AA: International guidelines for web accessibility contrast, readability, and usability standards.
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