The most common web design mistakes are slow load times, confusing navigation, unclear messaging, and pages that are hard to use on mobile.
In Orlando, a lot of your traffic comes from “near me” searches and Google Maps taps, which means visitors arrive ready to call or book, not to browse. When the page feels uncertain or takes effort to use, they bounce and pick the next business in the results. If you want a site that looks great and also produces leads, our web design services focus on clarity, trust, and an easy contact path first.
Common web design mistakes we see on local business sites
- Vague headline above the fold: People should know what you do and where you serve in seconds.
- Phone number or booking hidden: On mobile, the tap-to-call and main button should be obvious immediately.
- Slow pages: Large images, bloated sliders, and too many scripts can turn a clean design into a frustrating one.
- Menu overload: Too many top-level items or vague labels force visitors to hunt instead of act.
- Weak trust signals: No reviews, no real photos, no licenses or credentials (when relevant), and no clear service area.
- Hard forms: Long forms, unclear error messages, and too many required fields reduce submissions fast.
- Poor readability: Tiny fonts, low contrast, walls of text, and inconsistent spacing make content feel harder than it is.
- Template look with no differentiation: Stock photos and generic copy can make a great business look interchangeable.
- Broken or outdated details: Old hours, missing locations, or stale offers create doubt and lost calls.
- No measurement: If you cannot tell which pages and buttons drive calls, improvements turn into guesswork.
A quick self-check we use with service businesses: open your homepage on your phone and answer four questions without scrolling. What do you do, where do you do it, why should we trust you, and how do we contact you right now? If any answer takes effort, that’s the first fix.
Performance is not “tech stuff,” it’s design. A fast page feels professional and keeps visitors moving. If you want the practical benchmarks and what they mean for layout choices, see our FAQ on Core Web Vitals and web design.
Accessibility is another common miss, especially for healthcare, dental, and legal sites. Buttons, forms, contrast, headings, and alt text are part of good UX, and they also reduce risk and widen your audience. Our FAQ on website accessibility breaks down what to watch for in plain English.
Finally, even a well-designed site can fail if it’s unstable or neglected. Outdated plugins, weak hosting, and missed updates can cause slowdowns, errors, and security issues that visitors notice. If your site is on WordPress, our WordPress hosting support keeps the foundation clean so your design and content can do their job.
