7 things your website costs you in customers (and how to fix them)
Most websites don't lose customers through one big mistake, but through a stack of small ones. The seven we see most: (1) slow loading, (2) no clear call to action, (3) poor mobile display, (4) hard-to-find contact details, (5) too much text without structure, (6) no trust signals (reviews, cases), and (7) an outdated or unmaintained site. The good news: each is fixable, often without replacing the whole site.
1-3 · Speed, action and mobile
- 1. Slow loading. Every extra second costs visitors. Optimise images and tech — see a fast website.
- 2. No clear call to action. Every page should lead to one action: call, email or order.
- 3. Poor mobile display. Most visitors come via phone. If it doesn't work flawlessly there, you lose them.
4-5 · Findability on the page itself
- 4. Hard-to-find contact details. Phone, email and address should be one click away.
- 5. Wall of text without structure. Visitors scan. Use headings, short paragraphs and lists so they quickly find what they need.
6-7 · Trust and maintenance
- 6. No trust signals. Reviews, customer logos and cases lower the threshold to get in touch.
- 7. Outdated and unmaintained. A site with stale info or broken links signals 'closed'. A custom CMS keeps it current.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my website costs me customers?
Check your bounce rate and time-on-site in Google Analytics, and test your site on your own phone. Many quick exits or a slow mobile experience are clear signals.
Do I need to replace my whole site to fix this?
Usually not. Speed, calls to action, mobile display and contact info can often be improved in a targeted way. Only when the foundation is structurally shaky does a new site pay off.
What should I tackle first?
Speed and mobile. They affect every visitor and weigh into your Google ranking too, so that's often the quickest win.
Do reviews really help?
Yes, a lot. People trust other customers more than your own claims. Visible reviews and cases demonstrably lower the threshold to get in touch.
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