5 Clues Your Website Might Be Holding You Back
Your website should be supporting your goals — whether that’s booking more clients, selling more things, or just not driving you completely bananas. But sometimes, it ends up doing the opposite. Here are five common signs your site might be making things harder than they need to be — and what you can do about it.
⏰ It takes longer to load than your morning coffee
If your site feels a little sluggish but you’ve gotten used to it, you’re not alone – but it’s worth paying attention to. Visitors usually won’t stick around if a page takes more than a few seconds to load. And you might not even realize how slow it is until you test it.
What you can do: Tools like GTmetrix or Google PageSpeed Insights can give you a detailed speed report – or I can run a full performance audit for you and translate all the techy stuff into a human-friendly action plan. I offer one-time reports or ongoing maintenance packages right here if you want to take that off your plate.
📱 It’s mobile-ish… but not really
If your site only kind of works on a phone – buttons are tiny, layout gets weird, or text is cut off – it’s not doing its job. More than half of your visitors are probably on mobile, and they’re not going to pinch and zoom just to figure out what you do.
What you can do: Test your site on your own phone. Try clicking around like a visitor would. If it’s frustrating, you’re probably losing people. Mobile optimization is one of the services I offer, and I can help make your site smooth, scrollable, and easy to navigate no matter the screen size.
🔍 You’re nowhere to be found in search results
If people are searching for what you offer and your site doesn’t show up – or it’s buried on page five – your site may be missing some of the foundational SEO pieces. It’s not just about keywords anymore – structure, usability, and mobile-friendliness all play a part.
What you can do: A solid SEO setup starts with clean page titles, good metadata, and clear navigation. If you’re not sure where you stand, I offer a one-time SEO audit (included in some of my maintenance plans) that shows where your site’s doing well and where it could use a boost.
💤 Your site isn’t helping people take action
If visitors are showing up but not booking, buying, or reaching out, your site might be a little confusing or missing clear calls-to-action. Or maybe the design just doesn’t build enough trust – even if your work is amazing.
What you can do: Think of your website like a tour guide – it should gently lead visitors toward the next step. If your site is more of a maze than a map, I can help you streamline the layout and messaging so it does a better job of converting visitors into actual humans you get to work with.
🫠 You’re embarrassed to share it (because it’s outdated)
If you find yourself cringing when someone asks for your website link – or saying “just ignore the homepage” – that’s a red flag. Maybe the design feels dated, the info is old, or it just doesn’t reflect the level of work you’re doing now.
What you can do: A full overhaul isn’t always necessary – sometimes a visual refresh, a few content updates, or reorganizing your homepage can make a huge difference. And if you’re ready for a bigger transformation, we can talk about a rebuild that feels current, polished, and totally you.
🧠 Final Thoughts
You don’t need a perfect website. But you do deserve one that works with you, not against you. If any of this feels a little too familiar, I’d love to help.
Whether it’s a few quick fixes or an ongoing plan to keep things running smoothly, I’ve got hourly options and maintenance packages that fit most needs (and budgets).
Check out pricing here or just reach out if you’re not sure where to start.
