Monday, August 13, 2018

How Often Should I Update My Website?



Websites are like the fashion industry. Fashion trends change from season to season and your website needs to keep up with the trends. A website that looked modern and fresh a few years ago can easily look out of date today.​

For instance, with Google’s mobile search focused on responsive websites, our client Time for Travel came to us and asked us to switch their design from “mobile friendly” to responsive. Responsive design is an approach to web design that makes web pages render well on a variety of devices and window or screen sizes. They wanted to display beautiful images of travel while their customers could navigate the full functionality of the site.

The most important factor is deciding if your website needs replacing is the overall look and feel of it. Some websites are informational and once the words or pictures are updated, the site still provides the look you are trying to achieve.

Other factors that may indicate it’s time for a website upgrade or replacement are:
  • Out-of-date security measures
  • Your site isn’t responsive to different sized screens
  • Low-quality SEO
  • Any of your content is out of date
  • You want to add an online store
  • You don’t have any clear Call to Action
  • Unclear navigation
  • Slow loading times
  • You want to add any kind of integration, such as a newsletter signup

If any of these factors resonate with you, I’d be happy to chat and see how we can make your website reflect who you are today. As always, if your website is icky, call Rikki! (443) 871-9227.

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