Signs it is time to redesign your website
· 2 min read · By the SYNTVEX team
Not every problem needs a full redesign. Sometimes a few fixes are enough. But there are clear signs that a site has reached the end of its life.
Signs you need a redesign
- It does not work properly on a phone
- Pages take a long time to load and speed fixes have not helped
- Visitors come but very few contact you
- You cannot update it without asking a developer for every small change
- It is built on technology that is no longer supported
- Your business has changed and the site describes the old one
When fixes are enough
If the structure is sound and only the content is old, or a few pages load slowly, you may not need to start over. A good developer will look at the site and tell you honestly which situation you are in.
Do not lose your existing rankings
A redesign done carelessly can wipe out years of search traffic. Before launch, list the pages that already bring visitors. Keep their content and, where possible, their addresses. If an address has to change, set up a permanent redirect from the old one to the new one.
What to prepare
- A short list of what does and does not work on the current site
- Your top pages by visits, from Google Analytics or Search Console
- Updated photos, services and prices
- A few sites you like, and what you like about them