10 mistakes small business websites make
Common mistakes that make your website not work as it should
Your website may be scaring away customers without you knowing. These are the most common mistakes.
1. No visible contact information
The mistake: - Phone hidden in footer - No contact form - Email hard to find
The solution: - Phone in header - Floating WhatsApp button - Form on main page
2. Website not mobile-friendly
The mistake: - Tiny text on mobile - Impossible to tap buttons - Menu that doesn't work
The solution: - Responsive design mandatory - Test on different devices - Properly sized buttons
3. Slow loading speed
The mistake: - Unoptimized images - Too many plugins - Cheap hosting
The solution: - Compress images - Clean unnecessary plugins - Quality hosting
4. No clear calls to action
The mistake: - Not saying what you want visitor to do - Barely visible buttons - Too many options
The solution: - One main CTA per page - Buttons that stand out - Clear text: "Call us", "Request quote"
5. Outdated content
The mistake: - News from 3 years ago - Incorrect hours - Services you no longer offer
The solution: - Review content quarterly - Remove obsolete content - Keep information updated
6. No SSL certificate
The mistake: - Website without HTTPS - Browsers show "Not secure" - Google penalizes you
The solution: - Install SSL certificate (many hosts include it free) - Redirect HTTP to HTTPS
7. Endless texts
The mistake: - Huge paragraphs - No visual structure - Nobody reads it
The solution: - Short sentences - Lists and bullets - Titles and subtitles
8. Low quality images
The mistake: - Pixelated photos - Generic stock images - No visual coherence
The solution: - Professional photos - Images consistent with your brand - Quality but optimized
9. Not appearing on Google
The mistake: - No basic SEO - No Google Business Profile - Non-indexable content
The solution: - Optimized titles and descriptions - Create Google Business profile - Relevant and updated content
10. No maintenance
The mistake: - WordPress not updated - Abandoned plugins - No backups
The solution: - Monthly updates - Automatic backups - Periodic review
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