7 Signs You Need a New Website for Your Business
Believe it or not, the first domain ever registered—symbolics.com—went live in 1985. And even they’ve had to update their look to keep up with modern search engines and user expectations.
If you’re a small business owner, you might think a new website sounds like an unnecessary expense. But in today’s digital world, outdated or missing websites are costing businesses real money. With search habits and algorithms evolving constantly, your site has to keep up—or risk falling behind.
Here are 7 clear signs it’s time to upgrade (or build) your business website.
1. You Still Don’t Have a Website
If your business relies on word-of-mouth or foot traffic alone, you’re missing out on online leads—period. A professional website gives your business credibility, visibility, and a way for new customers to find you 24/7.
The good news? Getting started doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. I offer affordable website packages that are built to grow with your business.
2. Your Site Looks Outdated
If your website still looks like it was built in 2013, potential customers will notice—and leave. Nearly 40% of users will leave a site they think is poorly designed.
Your website should look modern, load fast, and make it easy for visitors to take action. If it doesn’t, it’s time for a redesign.
3. It’s Not Mobile-Friendly
Over 60% of web traffic comes from mobile devices. If your site doesn’t look and function perfectly on smartphones and tablets, you’re losing business. Responsive design isn’t optional anymore—it’s a basic requirement.
All the sites I build are fully responsive, ensuring your brand looks great everywhere.
4. You’re Not Getting Results
A nice-looking site isn’t enough. If your traffic isn’t converting into calls, quotes, or sales, the problem might be poor navigation, weak calls-to-action, or a confusing layout.
A strategic redesign can fix that—and I can help optimize your site to guide visitors toward the action you want them to take.
5. Business Has Slowed Down
If sales are flat and website traffic is declining, your site may be outdated, hard to navigate, or simply not optimized for search engines. A refreshed, SEO-friendly website can help bring new life to your business and attract fresh leads.
6. Your Bounce Rate Is Too High
A high bounce rate means people visit your site but leave quickly without clicking deeper. That usually means your content isn’t engaging, or the design doesn’t guide them to the next step.
Modernizing your layout, adding internal links, and improving user flow can reduce bounce rates and keep visitors engaged.
7. Your Site Isn’t Secure
If your website doesn’t have SSL encryption (https://), it will rank lower in Google and appear unsafe to visitors. Worse, browsers may flag it with a security warning.
I make sure every site I build is secure and trusted by both users and search engines.
Ready for a Website That Actually Works?
If even one of these signs hits home, it’s probably time to make a move. Whether you’re launching your first site or refreshing an outdated one, I’ll build a modern, mobile-ready, and optimized website that reflects your brand—and helps you grow.
📲 Let’s talk about your website goals.
Contact me here to get started.