13 Signs Your Website Needs a Redesign

Most business owners do not wake up one morning thinking, “Do I need a new website?” The question usually starts after something feels off.

Leads slow down. Customers keep asking questions your website should already answer. Competitors suddenly seem easier to find online. Or your site simply feels harder to use than before

This website redesign checklist will help you spot the biggest warning signs and decide whether it is time to start planning your next website.

Website Redesign Checklist

Not sure if you need a new website yet? Start here. Check every statement that sounds familiar, then submit your website redesign checklist for a free professional evaluation from WebTek.

Checked even one? It may be worth finding out what is causing the problem. Send us your checklist and we’ll take a professional look at your website. You’ll get a call or email from one of our in-house experts to help you dive deeper into what may be holding your website back.

When to Redesign Your Website

The best time to start a redesign was probably three months ago. The second-best time is now.

There is no single “best” season for when to redesign your website. The right timing depends on your business and when you can realistically give the project the attention it deserves. A contractor may prefer to build during a slower season, while an ecommerce company may want to avoid making major changes right before its busiest sales period.

What matters most is working backward from when you want the new website live. At WebTek, most website projects take about 6 to 12 weeks from kickoff to launch. If you want a new site ready to support your first-quarter goals, waiting until January to begin means you may spend much of Q1 still building it.

If several of the outdated website signs above already sound familiar, there is usually little benefit in waiting for the “perfect” time. Start the conversation early and give yourself room to do the redesign well.

Want to Learn More About Redesigning Your Website?

If your checklist raised a few red flags, you do not have to figure out the next move on your own.

WebTek has been designing websites for businesses for more than 25 years, and our team can help you determine whether your current site needs a full redesign or just a smarter round of improvements.

Start small. Send us your website and tell us what feels off. We’ll take a look and help you understand what may be worth fixing first.

Not ready for our help? Check out our resource for instantly evaluating your own website in 7 easy steps!

Written by

Alexa Fisher

Senior Marketing Strategist

I've spent nearly a decade at WebTek helping local businesses turn rankings into revenue — across SEO, ads, content, and social. As Director of Marketing Operations, I lead the strategy behind our clients' campaigns — and our team's.

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