The Website Problems That Cost You Customers
After auditing hundreds of small business websites, we've found that most share the same problems. These issues drive customers away every single day - but they're all fixable.
Here are the most common problems we find and how they hurt your business:
π Your Website is Too Slow
The Problem: If your website takes more than 3 seconds to load, people leave. Most small business websites take 6-10 seconds to load.
Why This Happens:
- Images are too large and not optimized
- Too many plugins or fancy features
- Poor web hosting
- Outdated website code
What This Costs You: For every 1-second delay in loading time, you lose 7% of potential customers. A 5-second load time means you're losing 35% of your visitors before they even see your website.
How We Fix It:
- Optimize all images for web use
- Remove unnecessary plugins and code
- Recommend better hosting if needed
- Implement caching and compression
- Prioritize above-the-fold content loading
π± Your Website Doesn't Work on Phones
The Problem: Over 60% of people browse the internet on their phones, but many business websites are still designed only for desktop computers.
Why This Happens:
- Website was built years ago before mobile was important
- Text is too small to read on phones
- Buttons are too small to tap easily
- Navigation doesn't work on touch screens
- Forms are impossible to fill out on mobile
What This Costs You: Google prioritizes mobile-friendly websites in search results. If your site doesn't work on mobile, you'll rank lower and get fewer visitors.
How We Fix It:
- Redesign for mobile-first experience
- Make text larger and easier to read
- Create touch-friendly buttons and navigation
- Optimize forms for mobile completion
- Test on real devices to ensure everything works
π Nobody Can Find You on Google
The Problem: Your website doesn't show up when potential customers search for businesses like yours on Google.
Why This Happens:
- Missing or poor page titles and descriptions
- No clear focus on what you do or where you're located
- Technical SEO issues Google doesn't like
- Not optimized for local search
- Lack of content that answers customer questions
What This Costs You: If you're not on the first page of Google for relevant searches, you're invisible to potential customers who are actively looking for your services.
How We Fix It:
- Optimize page titles and meta descriptions
- Create location-based landing pages (if applicable)
- Fix technical SEO issues
- Set up and optimize Google My Business
- Create content that matches customer searches
π Your Website is Confusing
The Problem: Visitors can't figure out what you do, how to contact you, or what they should do next.
Why This Happens:
- Unclear or missing value proposition
- Confusing navigation menu
- Too much information on every page
- No clear call-to-action buttons
- Contact information is hard to find
What This Costs You: Confused visitors leave immediately. Even if they like what you do, they won't stick around to figure out your confusing website.
How We Fix It:
- Simplify and clarify your messaging
- Reorganize navigation to be intuitive
- Add clear call-to-action buttons
- Make contact information prominent
- Remove unnecessary clutter and distractions
πΈ Your Website Doesn't Convert Visitors
The Problem: People visit your website but don't become customers. They don't call, email, or buy anything.
Why This Happens:
- No compelling reason to choose you over competitors
- Missing trust signals (reviews, testimonials, certifications)
- Weak or missing calls-to-action
- No sense of urgency or special offers
- Forms are too long or complicated
What This Costs You: This is the biggest waste of all. You're paying to get people to your website, but then losing them because the website doesn't convince them to become customers.
How We Fix It:
- Highlight your unique value proposition
- Add customer reviews and testimonials
- Create compelling calls-to-action
- Simplify contact and purchase processes
- Add urgency and social proof elements
π΄ Your Website Looks Outdated
The Problem: Your website looks like it was built in 2010, making your business appear unprofessional or out of business.
Why This Happens:
- Using old design trends and layouts
- Poor color choices and typography
- Low-quality or stock photos
- Outdated content and information
- Not following current web standards
What This Costs You: People judge businesses within seconds of landing on their website. An outdated design makes you look unreliable and unprofessional.
How We Fix It:
- Modernize design with current trends
- Improve color schemes and typography
- Use high-quality, relevant images
- Update content to be current and relevant
- Follow modern web design best practices
π Your Website Has Security Issues
The Problem: Your website may have security vulnerabilities that make visitors nervous and hurt your search rankings.
Why This Happens:
- No SSL certificate (missing the padlock in browser)
- Outdated plugins with security holes
- Weak passwords and login security
- No regular backups
- Vulnerable website platform
What This Costs You: Browsers warn visitors about unsecure sites, and Google ranks secure sites higher. Security issues can also lead to your website being hacked.
How We Fix It:
- Install SSL certificates for secure connections
- Update all plugins and software
- Implement strong security measures
- Set up automated backups
- Monitor for security threats
The Good News: All of These Problems Are Fixable
The problems above might seem overwhelming, but here's the truth: every single one of them can be fixed. And you don't need to be a technical expert to understand what needs to be done.
Our audit will show you:
- Which problems your website has (most sites have 5-10 major issues)
- How each problem is hurting your business
- Exactly how to fix each problem
- Which fixes will have the biggest impact on getting you more customers
- A timeline for implementing improvements
Find Out What's Broken With Your Website
We'll check what's broken and tell you exactly how to fix it.
Find Out What's BrokenMost websites have 5-10 major issues. Find out which ones are hurting your business.
Real Examples from Recent Audits
"I had no idea my website was losing me so many customers. The audit found 8 major problems - things like my contact form wasn't working on mobile and my site took 12 seconds to load! After fixing just the top 3 issues, I started getting twice as many phone calls."- Sarah M., Restaurant Owner
"The biggest surprise was learning that people couldn't find my business on Google because of technical issues I didn't even know existed. Once we fixed the SEO problems, my website traffic doubled in just two months."- Mike R., HVAC Contractor
"I thought my website looked fine, but the audit showed me it looked completely broken on phones. Since 70% of my customers use mobile, I was basically invisible to most of my potential clients. The mobile fixes made a huge difference."- Lisa K., Attorney