{"id":360,"date":"2025-08-07T00:23:33","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T21:23:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lightsalmon-partridge-472279.hostingersite.com\/?p=360"},"modified":"2026-06-04T03:31:54","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T01:31:54","slug":"what-are-the-most-common-mistakes-when-building-a-website","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radeimo.lt\/en\/kokios-dazniausios-klaidos-kuriant-svetaine\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the most common mistakes in website design?"},"content":{"rendered":"

A website is more than just a pretty design; it\u2019s a business tool that needs to work. However, even a well-organised website can lose enquiries if it lacks a clear purpose, a user-friendly path to action or a proper mobile experience. Problems usually stem from small decisions. It may seem like a minor detail, but it ends up costing you visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

A website is created without a clear purpose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the most common mistakes is to start a website \"because you have to\" without knowing what it's for. If it is not clear what purpose the website is supposed to fulfil (to inform, to generate enquiries, to sell), the whole structure becomes chaotic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip:<\/em> It\u2019s worth starting with a strategy. Read more about how to clarify your website goals.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Design over functionality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Beautiful design is important, but if the buttons are unclear, the fonts are hard to read and the contact form is hidden, the design becomes an obstacle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UX problem:<\/em> the user doesn't know where to click, what to do and walks away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip:<\/em> The design must not only be beautiful, but also intuitive. Everything has to be where the user expects it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

No or ineffective call to action (CTA)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n

Often, websites have no clear call to action. Or the CTA is too weak: \"Learn more\", \"Click here\" - it doesn't work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip:<\/em> Use clear invitations that encourage the user to take a specific action, e.g. \"Get a quote\", \"Book a time\", \"View prices\".<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

The website works poorly on mobile devices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are still some websites that display distorted on mobile, with slow loading times or broken buttons. This is not only a bad experience, but it's also bad for SEO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip:<\/em> design must be \"mobile first\". Make sure everything works as smoothly on your phone as it does on your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more, why mobile-friendly design is essential today.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Content is inconsistent or unprepared<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n

Even the best design won\u2019t help if the website\u2019s content doesn\u2019t reflect the actual services on offer, is full of generic phrases, or has been written in a hurry. In that case, visitors simply won\u2019t understand what\u2019s on offer, and their trust will quickly evaporate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

Tip:<\/em> To avoid this mistake, Radeimo Solutions always provides its clients with a questionnaire and content planning questionnaire<\/a>, which allows for a clear and concise collection of all the necessary information. This helps to create targeted, meaningful and easy-to-understand website content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Avoiding investment in SEO<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although the website looks clean, it is not visible in Google searches. Why? Because it's not optimised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip:<\/em> SEO is not an add-on, but a necessary part. Every page must have keywords, meta descriptions and fast loading times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more, How local SEO helps a website become more visible.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How to avoid mistakes even before you start designing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many website errors arise even before the first design draft is produced. If the objective is unclear, pages are planned out of habit. If the target audience is unclear, the copy becomes generic. If the logic behind the services is unclear, the visitor has to work out for themselves what to choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Error prevention therefore starts with structure and content. An article closely related to this topic how to plan the content and structure of a website<\/a>. It helps you spot errors even before you start creating pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n