How to Build a Website Architecture Designed to Maximize User Dwell Time

Keep visitors engaged longer — Start your topic-based website with Summrly and generate a structure that boosts dwell time and reduces bounce

Welcome

Get started with Summrly

Create Your First Topic

Set up your content focus

Add Keywords

Optimize for search engines

Brand Details

Tell us about your business

Complete Setup

Start creating content

Get Started with Summrly

Let's get you set up with your first content topic. This will only take a few minutes.

What to Expect

We'll guide you through 5 simple steps to create your first content topic:

Choose a topic - The main subject you want to create content about
Add keywords - Terms your audience searches for
Set brand details - Tell us about your business
Select template - Choose your content layout
Start creating - Generate your first content

Brand Details & Template

Tell us about your business and choose a content template

Why this matters

This information helps us tailor the content to your brand's voice and style. We'll use it to:

Match your brand's tone and personality
Incorporate your unique value propositions
Reference your products/services naturally
Maintain consistency across all content

Brand Name*

Website URL We'll use this to understand your existing content

Contact Email*

AI API Key Leave blank to use our default key

Preferred Content Tone*

Tone Preview:

Our professional tone creates content that is polished, well-researched, and authoritative while maintaining clarity and precision in communication.

Select Template

Choose a layout for your content

Published on: | Author: Summrly Team

Build a Website Architecture Designed to Maximize User Dwell Time

High bounce rates? Short visits? That means your site isn’t keeping users engaged. With Summrly, build a website architecture that naturally guides visitors from one piece of content to the next — increasing dwell time, reducing exits, and signaling engagement to search engines.

Why a Content-First Website Solves This

Most sites are built for publishing, not for retention. Summrly designs your site around user journeys. By mapping related topics, creating content pathways, and embedding strategic internal links, your site becomes a self-reinforcing loop of value — so users stay longer, explore more, and return often.

Step-by-Step Guide

Create Your First Topic – Enter your core subject (e.g., “personal development”)
Set Up Your Content Focus – Choose “Engagement-First” mode
Add Keywords – Include terms that indicate learning paths or progression
Brand Details – Set your tone and content flow preferences
Complete Setup – Get AI-generated architecture with content sequences, internal links, and suggested reading paths

Enter your topic below to build a site that keeps users engaged — by design.

Case Study: A Self-Help Site That Doubled Dwell Time in 7 Weeks

James ran a personal growth blog with low engagement. He used Summrly to restructure his site with AI-designed user journeys: “Start Here,” “30-Day Challenge,” “Deep Dives,” and “Take Action.” Each article linked to the next step. Within 7 weeks, average session duration jumped from 1.9 to 3.8 minutes, and returning visitors increased by 88%.

FAQs

How does Summrly increase dwell time?
By creating logical content sequences, embedded CTAs, and “what’s next” suggestions.
Can I control the user journey?
Yes. You can adjust the flow, skip steps, or create multiple paths (e.g., beginner vs expert).
Does this work for blogs and business sites?
Yes. Ideal for content sites, courses, service businesses, and membership platforms.
Are the links intrusive?
No. Links are placed naturally within content, not forced at the end.
Will this improve my SEO rankings?
Yes. Longer dwell time and lower bounce rates are positive ranking signals.

Great content shouldn’t end at one page. With Summrly, you build a site that pulls users deeper — turning casual visitors into loyal readers.

Enter your topic now and create a website architecture that maximizes engagement from day one.