Your website is often the first impression a potential customer has of your business. A slow, outdated, or confusing site can cost you more leads than you realize. Here’s a checklist to make sure your website is working as hard as you are.
Mobile responsiveness is non-negotiable. Over 60% of web traffic now comes from mobile devices. If your site doesn’t look and work great on a phone, you’re losing the majority of your visitors.
Page speed matters more than you think. Google’s research shows that 53% of mobile visitors leave a page that takes longer than 3 seconds to load. Compress images, minimize scripts, and choose a fast hosting provider.
Clear calls-to-action on every page. Every page should make it obvious what you want the visitor to do next — call you, fill out a form, view your services, or book an appointment.
Contact information should be visible everywhere. Put your phone number in the header and your full contact details in the footer. Make it easy for people to reach you.
SSL certificate is mandatory. The padlock icon in the browser bar tells visitors your site is secure. Without it, browsers will warn users that your site is “not secure,” and many will leave immediately.
Google Business Profile integration ties your site to your local search presence. Make sure your NAP (Name, Address, Phone) is consistent across your website and Google listing.
Fresh content signals that your business is active. A blog, news section, or regularly updated portfolio shows visitors — and search engines — that you’re engaged and current.
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