Most local businesses don't lose customers because of their service. They lose them in the first ten seconds on their website. Here are the five mistakes we see most often, and what to do about each one.
1. It doesn't work well on a phone
Most of your visitors are on their phones. If they have to pinch and zoom to read your hours or tap a tiny link, many will just hit back and call the next business on the list.
Fix: open your site on your own phone. Can you read everything without zooming? Can you tap every button with your thumb? If not, it's time for a mobile-first redesign.
2. It's slow
Every extra second of loading costs you visitors. Huge photos, heavy page builders, and too many plugins are the usual culprits.
Fix: compress images, remove what you don't need, and choose a lightweight, hand-built site over a bloated template.
3. Your phone number is hard to find
If someone wants to call you, they should be able to do it in one tap from any page.
Fix: put a tap-to-call phone number and a clear "Book now" or "Get a quote" button at the top of every page.
4. There's no clear next step
A website that just describes your business is a brochure. A website that asks visitors to book, call, or request a quote is a salesperson.
Fix: pick one main action you want visitors to take and make it obvious everywhere.
5. Nobody can find it on Google
If your site doesn't mention your city, your services, and the questions customers actually ask, Google has a hard time sending people your way.
Fix: use clear page titles, mention your service area, add a FAQ section, and keep your Google Business Profile up to date.
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