Most business owners don't realize how much a few small design flaws can hurt their credibility. If your website looks outdated, is hard to use, or doesn't load within a few seconds, visitors will leave before they even know what you do. Fix these 5 common issues to make your site feel fresh, modern, and trustworthy.
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Background Videos That Slow Everything Down
Background videos were cool for a minute. But now they mostly hurt more than they help.
They bog down page speed, eat mobile data, and often autoplay with no sound or context. Most people scroll past them before they load. If you need movement, try a small SVG animation, subtle hover effects, or a compressed MP4 that only plays on desktop.
Speed and clarity win. Always. -
Oversized or Clunky Navigation
Your navbar isn't a billboard. It's a map.
When it's stuffed with 10+ links, double dropdowns, or an enormous logo, users get overwhelmed. Navigation should be simple: get people where they want to go with as few clicks and as little friction as possible.
Keep your nav under 5–6 key links max. Use a mobile menu that's easy to tap. And make sure your logo doesn't dominate the screen. -
Not Optimized for Mobile
Over 60% of web traffic comes from phones. If your site only looks good on a laptop, you're cutting off most of your audience.
Pinch-zoom layouts, tiny text, and buttons too small to tap are signs your site isn't mobile-ready. This feels sloppy and people bounce fast when something's frustrating on their phone.
Use tools like PageSpeed Insights or test your site in Chrome's mobile view to see how it really behaves. If it breaks on small screens, it's time to rebuild with responsive design in mind. -
Cookie-Cutter Templates
Templates are fine until they make your business look like everyone else's.
If your site uses the same fonts, layouts, and stock images as a hundred others, you're not building trust, you're blending in. People will assume your business is generic too.
A clean, custom layout even if it's simple makes you look like you've put thought into your presentation. It tells customers: “We take ourselves seriously.” -
Weak Visual Hierarchy
If everything is bold and giant, nothing stands out.
Visual hierarchy is what helps people scan your site quickly. If your layout jumps between colors, sizes, and styles with no rhythm, visitors get lost and they leave.
Stick to a few heading sizes. Use color and weight sparingly to guide attention. And keep one main action per section (don't stack five buttons on top of each other). A little whitespace goes a long way.
At AyeZee Web Designs, we don't think modern means flashy. It means intentional. A clean layout, good contrast, fast load times, and a clear message go a lot further than a trendy theme.