{"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":"2026-05-24T18:21:55","modified_gmt":"2026-05-24T16:21:55","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 a pretty design, it's a business tool that needs to work. However, even a neat-looking website can lose enquiries if it doesn't have a clear purpose, a convenient path to action or a normal mobile experience. Most often, problems start with small solutions. It seems small, but then it costs visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

One of the most common mistakes is to start a website \u201ebecause you have to\u201c 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's worth starting with a strategy. Read more about how to clarify your website goals.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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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

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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: \u201eLearn more\u201c, \u201eClick here\u201c - 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. \u201eGet a quote\u201c, \u201eBook a time\u201c, \u201eView prices\u201c.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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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 \u201emobile first\u201c. 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

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

Even the best design won't help if the content on the website doesn't reflect the actual services, is full of generic phrases or is written in a rush. In this case, the visitor will simply not understand the offer and trust will quickly evaporate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

Tip:<\/em> to avoid this error, Radeimo Solutions always provides its customers with a questionnaire and a 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

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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 your website be more visible.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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How to avoid mistakes before design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many website errors occur even before the first design version. If the goal is unclear, pages are planned out of habit. If the audience is unclear, texts become generic. If the logic of the services is unclear, it is up to the visitor to understand what to choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preventing errors therefore starts with structure and content. An article very close to this topic how to plan the content and structure of your website<\/a>. It helps you see errors before you create pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n