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5 Scary Website Mistakes to Avoid

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You’ve put a lot of time and money into your website. The last thing you want is for your site to crash or become infected with malware. And yet, those things happen. #scary 😨 Without the right security measures and protections in place, you could end up paying for costly repairs or turning away site visitors. Avoid these website mistakes, so your site is safe, secure, and easy to navigate.

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Website Mistakes to Avoid

#1 Not Creating an Offsite Backup

Unfortunately, sh*t happens! Plug-ins break. Pages lose their formatting. These can be easily things to fix – but only if you have an offsite backup. Backups are copies of your site which can be restored (like reloading a game from your last save). Without an offsite backup, you’ll be stuck making time-consuming and potentially costly repairs to get your site back up and running.

When you join Worry-Free Maintenance, I’ll back up your site daily and store it offline! If you run into issues with your site, we can restore the latest version at a moment’s notice. 🙌🏻

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#2 Ignoring Website Updates

It’s a common website mistake… Your site needs to be serviced. When you ignore updates from WordPress or plugins, you’re giving the green light to website malfunctions. That means your site could become inaccessible or difficult to navigate. 🥲 

Worry-Free Maintenance clients don’t have to spend time on updates. I take care of it for them. I’ll update plugins, handle WordPress notifications, and keep your site running smoothly.

#3 Neglecting Website SEO

People can’t find your website without SEO! That includes optimizing products, writing Google-friendly blogs, and adding keywords to your website. After all, you need traffic on your website to sell blogs, build your email list, and increase brand awareness.

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#4 Ignoring Site Functionality

When was the last time you checked the links on your site? Tested opt-ins and forms? Clicked through your menu? You might be missing glaring issues that leave users frustrated and have negative impacts on your sales. This is one of the biggest website mistakes.

I monitor site functionality and performance for Worry-Free Maintenance clients. They never have to stress that their site isn’t performing because I handle monthly checks for them! (I’ll even fix any issues I find with their monthly Quick Tasks. 😊)

#5 DIYed Branding (That Shows)

There’s nothing wrong with DIYing your brand, but when your brand is inconsistent, outdated, or looks DIYed, you might be sending the wrong signals to your customers. You want your site to look professional, high-quality, and trustworthy. That starts with building a cohesive brand!

If you’re ready to revamp your branding, check out my Branding in a Day service! I’ll put together your entire brand suite, including logos, colors, fonts, and more, in two half-days. 🙌🏻

Are you making any of these mistakes?

There are scary consequences to neglecting your website! Avoid these website mistakes, so you can attract your dream customers, create a stellar customer experience, and boost your brand (and revenue!)

she / her / ella

alexis porter

I’m a cuban and puerto rican, living in Seattle, Washington with my husband and pup. I absolutely love working with fellow solopreneurs and online business owners who want their websites to stand out and shine online. ✨

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