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Complete guide: structuring your web pages for maximum results

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Last updated January 5, 2026

Sebastien Balieu
Sebastien Balieu
Complete guide: structuring your web pages for maximum results

Introduction

This guide helps you build web pages that generate measurable results. The idea is simple: alignwhat you want to achieve (business objective) withwhat the person is looking for (intention), then return iteasy to understand and use (structure, UX) andeasy to find (SEO, AI visibility).

Things to remember

A high-performance page = clear objective + user intent + structure + measurement.


1. Define clear objectives and metrics

Why it matters: without an objective, it's impossible to know if the page is working.

Before writing, ask yourself two questions:

  • What action do I want to trigger? (quote request, registration, purchase, appointment booking, download)

  • How do I measure success? (conversion rate, button clicks, forms sent, calls, time on page)

Examples of frequent objectives

  • Sell product page, payment page.

  • Generate leads contact form, newsletter subscription.

  • Informer article, guide, FAQ.

  • Reassure about us" page, testimonials, case studies.

Use theSMART (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, dated).

  • Example: "Increase quote requests by 25% in 3 months »

Things to remember

  • One page =a main objective.

  • Define1 to 3 KPIs maximum.


2. Understanding user intent

Why it matters: if the page doesn't answer the actual question, it doesn't convert.

We often distinguish 4 intentions:

Type of intention

What the person is looking for

Example

Adapted content

Informational

Understanding, learning

"How to repair a water leak?"

Guide, article, FAQ

Navigation

Find a brand, a specific page

"Facebook connection

Clear navigation, easy to find page

Transactional

Act now

" Emergency plumber Brussels "

Clear offer, visible CTA, proof (notices)

Commercial

Compare before you decide

"Best CRM for SMEs

Comparisons, case studies, demos

Look at the type of pages Google displays first (a good indication of the expected format).

  • If you see mostly articles and FAQ → intend insteadinformational.

  • If you see product pages, service pages, "quote" pages → intend instead totransactional.

  • If you see comparisons, "top 10" lists, tests → intention insteadcommercial.

A simple example:

  • "best CRM software" → comparatives + reviews → intentioncommercial.

  • " CRM software prices " → price list pages → intentiontransactional.

Things to remember

Intention dictates format: a comparison is not like an appointment booking page.


3. Page structure and visual hierarchy

Why it's important: a good structure allows you to "scan" the page quickly and effortlessly.

Titles (H1, H2, H3)

  • H1 only one per page (the main subject).

  • H2 : large sections.

  • H3 sub-sections.

Example: H1 "Emergency plumber in Paris" → H2 "Emergency services" → H3 "Water leak".

Reading patterns

  • Z-reading simple landing pages. Key elements must follow the eye's path.

  • Reading in F longer pages (articles). Important information should be top left.

Spacing and grouping

  • Ventilate white space reduces fatigue.

  • Group what goes together must be close.

  • Prioritize the bigger and more contrasting it is, the more important it is perceived to be.

Things to remember

A clear structure increases understanding and reduces drop-outs.


4. Content and UX: making the action obvious

Contenu

  • Set the value right away key information in the first ~100 words.

  • Self-explanatory titles a title should make it easy to understand the section without reading the paragraph.

  • Lists the following features make for easy reading.

  • Short paragraphs 3 to 4 sentences max.

  • CTA clairs request a quote", "Book a demo", "Download the guide".

A simple example:

  • Instead of : "Discover our services

  • Prefer: "Request a quote in 2 minutes"

Interface (UI)

  • Contrasting, easy-to-read, clickable CTA buttons.

  • Navigation simple.

  • Short forms (minimum number of fields).

  • Useful visuals (explaining, proving, reassuring).

Mobile-first (indispensable)

  • First designed for mobile, then adapted for desktop.

  • Ideal loading time: less than 3 seconds.

  • Easy-to-click CTA.

Things to remember

The simpler and more reassuring the action, the higher the conversion rate.


5. SEO: being found at the right time

Balises meta

  • Title (approx. 50-60 characters) with the main keyword.

    • Example: "Emergency plumber in Paris | 24/7 intervention"

  • Meta description (approx. 155 to 160 characters): clear promise + incentive.

    • Example: "Need a plumber in Paris? Quick response 24 hours a day. Free estimate."

URLs

  • Short and readable:/service/ville rather than/page123.

  • Consistent throughout the site.

Structured data (schema)

They help search engines and AIs understand content.

  • LocalBusiness (local businesses)

  • Product (product, price, review)

  • FAQ (questions/answers)

  • Article / BlogPosting

  • HowTo (step-by-step)

Note: Numinam takes care of this technical part.

SEO on-page (bases)

  • Keyword present in H1 and beginning of text, without force.

  • Internal links to useful pages.

  • Descriptive alt text on images.

  • Unique content.

Things to remember

SEO is all about :good topic + good structure + clarity + clean technical signals.


6. Geolocation and AI visibility in 2026

Fundamental change

In 2026, discovery will increasingly involve AI assistants (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity) and enriched Google results.

The aim is not just to "rank well", but also tobe a source that the AI cites when answering a question.

Things to remember

  • Visibility isn't just a question of Google: you also have to be "quotable" by AIs.

The rule: E-E-A-T

Quality framework often used to assess credibility:

Pilier

Simple definition

Example

Experience

Real-life field experience

A plumber describes real-life cases, not generic text

Expertise

In-depth mastery

A guide covering all the important issues

Authoritativeness

External recognition

Quotes, press, partnerships, inbound links

Trustworthiness

Trust and transparency

Identified author, sources, secure site, no vague promises

Things to remember

To be quoted, you have to inspire confidence: author, proof, transparency.


6.1 Three priorities to appear in IA responses

1) Question-and-answer content

AIs "love" Q&A formats because they resemble a conversation.

  • Add a FAQ.

  • Formulate questions the way people ask them.

  • Answer simply, with concrete details.

Example (plumber):

  • ❌ "Emergency interventions available"

  • ✅ "How quickly do you respond to water leaks?"

    • "In general, under 30 minutes in inner Paris, 45 minutes in the inner suburbs."

Things to remember

  • A well-written FAQ serves both visitors and AIs.

2) Structured data (schema)

AIs and Google read structured information first.

To be considered according to context:

  • LocalBusiness

  • FAQPage

  • AggregateRating / Review (if you have reviews)

  • Article / BlogPosting

Useful tool: Google Structured Data Markup Helper (schema.org)

Note: Numinam takes care of this technical part.

Things to remember

The schema is a "machine-readable format" that helps to be understood (and sometimes better displayed).

3) Google Business Profile (local)

For local businesses, the Google profile is often a major lever.

Simple best practices :

  • Regular updates (photos, schedules, services).

  • Encourage feedback.

  • Reply to notices.

Things to remember

Locally, an active and complete Google profile increases trust and visibility.


6.2 Adapting content to the AI platform

Each platform has its own preferences. Without going into too much detail, the common denominator is :clarity, context, sources, updating.

Platform

What it often values

Simple tactics

ChatGPT

Clear context, identifiable sources

Well-structured pages, evidence, case studies

Claude

Depth and logic

Comprehensive guides, step-by-step instructions

Gemini (Google)

Alignment with Google standards

Clean schema + solid technical SEO

Perplexity

Factual, recent

Updated content, explicit dates

Things to remember

Update and document: AIs like reliable, up-to-date content.


6.3 Geolocation: local pages that cannot be duplicated and pasted

For a local company :

  • A dedicated page for each relevant area.

  • Really specific content (not a list of cities).

  • Local references (neighborhoods, landmarks).

  • Testimonials or cases in the area.

Example (cleaning in Brussels):

  • "Commercial cleaning in Brussels-City (Ixelles, Sablon...)

  • "Commercial cleaning in Uccle (references specific to Uccle)

Things to remember

A local page should prove that you know the area, not just list it.


6.4 Create content that AIs want to quote

The AIs especially mention :

  1. Complete answers.

  2. Original data (when available).

  3. Sourced information.

  4. Real-life cases (customer examples).

Example (real-life case) :

  • "A B2B customer increased his demo requests by 18% in 6 weeks after simplifying the form (from 8 fields to 3)."

Things to remember

Examples and proofs make your content more credible (and more "quotable").


6.5 Practical checklist (before publication)

Objective and measurement

  • [ ] Main objective defined

  • [ ] 1 to 3 defined KPIs

Contenu

  • [ ] User intent covered

  • [ ] Clear value proposition from the outset

  • [ ] Self-explanatory titles

  • [ ] main CTA visible

  • [FAQ (if applicable)

UX

  • [ ] Mobile-friendly

  • [ ] Simple form

  • [ ] Clear navigation

SEO

  • [ ] Title and meta description

  • [ ] H1 unique

  • [ ] Internal links

  • [ ] Images with alt text

Local / AI (if applicable)

  • [ ] Google Business Profile update

  • [ ] Relevant structured data

  • [ ] Trust signals: author, proof, transparency

Things to remember

Use the checklist as a quality control tool: if you tick off the essentials, you limit errors.


Conclusion

A high-performance web page in 2026 depends on alignment between :

  1. Votre objectif business.

  2. The user's intention.

  3. Clear structure and simple UX.

  4. A solid SEO foundation.

  5. Trust signals (and, if relevant, a suitable approach to discovery via AI).

Key message: measure, learn, improve. A good page is rarely perfect the first time.

About the author
Sebastien Balieu

Fondateur Numinam

Sebastien Balieu

Sébastien est full stack developer, UX/UI designer, fondateur et multi entrepreneur. Il est français et vit en Belgique depuis plus de 10 ans.

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