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10 Website Design Mistakes Killing Your Conversions

June 9, 2026

Your website might look fine to you, but if it is not converting visitors into leads, something is broken. Here are the most common design mistakes we see (and fix) on client websites.

1. No clear call to action above the fold

If a visitor has to scroll to find out what you want them to do, you have already lost them. Your primary CTA, book a call, get a quote, start a free trial, needs to be visible within the first 3 seconds of landing on your page.

2. Slow load times

53% of mobile visitors abandon a site that takes more than 3 seconds to load. Every second of delay reduces conversions by 7%. If your site is slow, nothing else matters.

3. Not designed mobile-first

Over 60% of web traffic is mobile. If your site was designed for desktop and adapted for mobile, you have it backwards. Design for the phone first, then scale up.

4. Too many navigation options

Choice paralysis is real. When your navigation has 15 items, visitors do not know where to go and they leave. Keep your nav to 5 to 7 items maximum and guide users toward conversion.

5. Generic stock photos

Customers can spot stock photos instantly and they erode trust. Use real photos of your team, your work, and your location whenever possible. Authenticity converts better than polish.

6. No analytics or tracking

Without analytics in place, you are flying blind on what is and is not working.

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