16 design blunders that make visitors bounce from your website - and how to fix them

Mistake #1: Your photographs are so slick they make people suspicious.

Instead, use realistic photos that build trust.

Mistake #2: Your calls-to-action suck.

Instead, create buttons that visually stand out and guide your visitors to action.

Mistake #3: Your design is tired and outdated.

Instead, use up-to-date design to show visitors you’re current and available.

Mistake #4: Browsing your site is like having a psychadelic nightmare.

To fix, stop the chaos with a minimal, user-friendly design.

Mistake #5: Your design elements are haphazard and erratic.

Instead, create a consistent web layout and brand style.

Mistake #6: Your logo is fuzzy and distorted.

To fix, upload a crisp, high-quality logo.

Mistake #7: Your homepage makes you look like a sleazy marketer.

To fix, create a trustworthy and credible home page.

Mistake #8: Your stock images send the wrong message.

To fix, choose photos with a consistent style that matches your values.

Mistake #9: Your site looks pitiful on smartphones and tablets.

To fix, use responsive design that works effortlessly across devices.

Mistake #10: Your pages display in some browsers (but not in others).

To fix, make sure you test your site in all the major browsers.

Mistake #11: Your navigation sends people down the wrong path.

Instead, simplify with a clear navigation path.

Mistake #12: Your site is just too slow.

To fix, optimize your site and test with a speed check.

Mistake #13: Your formatting gives readers a migraine.

To fix, create clean, consistent formatting with the Stylebot Chrome plugin.

Mistake #14: Your layout is so minimal it creates apathy.

To fix, add personality to your layout to entice, persuade and energize.

Mistake #15: Your testimonials look so bland they’re ignored.

Instead, draw attention to testimonials with eye-popping styles.

Mistake #16: Your pages scream chaos and confusion.

To fix, avoid overbearing styles and colors.

Learn more and banish your design mistakes!

Read the full post on the Firepole Marketing blog:

www.firepolemarketing.com/website-design-mistakes/