"Stop the Digital Mayhem: Fix These 5 Website Design Blunders"

Your website should be your business’s hardest-working employee — but if it’s full of design mayhem, it could be chasing customers away instead of attracting them. 

We see it all the time: cluttered layouts, missing information, slow mobile performance… little mistakes that create big problems. The good news?

You don’t need a full rebuild to turn things around. In this post, we’re breaking down the 5 most common DIY website mistakes and showing you exactly how to fix them so your site works for you, not against you.

1. No Homepage Text

The Mistake: Relying only on images to tell your story. Search engines and visitors need clear text to understand what you do. The Fix: Add a short, compelling statement about what you do, who you serve, and why you’re different. Use keywords naturally for SEO.

2. Overcomplicated Contact Forms

The Mistake: Asking for too much information too soon, which scares visitors away. The Fix: Keep it to 3–5 essential questions. Make it quick and easy for people to reach you.

3. Missing Page Titles & Meta Descriptions

The Mistake: Pages labeled “Home” or “About” with no clear SEO details, hurting your visibility online. The Fix: Write descriptive, keyword-rich titles and meta descriptions so search engines (and social media previews) work in your favor.

4. Forgetting Mobile Users

The Mistake: Your site looks great on desktop but clunky or broken on mobile — a dealbreaker for over half of your visitors. The Fix: Design with mobile first in mind. Test your site on multiple devices before launch.

5. No Reviews or Testimonials

The Mistake: Expecting visitors to trust you without proof from past clients. The Fix: Collect testimonials and feature them prominently. Even a few happy client quotes can boost credibility and conversions.

💡 Pro Tip: If you’re unsure whether your website is making these mistakes, we can help with a professional site review or a complete redesign.

📩 Contact Manage The Mayhem Designs today — we’re here to make sure your website works for your business, not against it.