10 Signs It’s Time to Hire a Professional Showit Web Designer

In the digital age, your website is the visual storefront of your business. It plays a crucial role in attracting and converting leads. But how do you know when it’s time to upgrade from a DIY approach to a professionally designed website? Here are ten signs to look out for:

10 Signs To Hire a Web Designer

1. You’re Jealous of Competitors

Do you find yourself envying competitors’ websites? If you hesitate to share your site because it doesn’t measure up, it’s a clear indication you need a design overhaul.

2. Your Business Growth Has Stalled

Has your business growth stopped making progress? In the first few years, your hard work has paid off and your business grew. But now, you can’t achieve those same results no matter what you do? This is called a business plateau and is very common. It’s usually recommended to switch things up every few years to stay up to date with trends. A brand new website & branding is a great place to start!

3. Inconsistent Branding

Does your current website look/feel different from your branding & social media platforms? Having a cohesive brand identity throughout every aspect of your business is key to avoiding confusing your audience. Your colors, fonts, and aesthetic should look the same everywhere!

4. Over-Reliance on Social Media

Have you been depending on social media to grow your business? It may be time to take your business to the next level. If focus all of your energy on building a social media presence with no backup (website or email list) – it’s risky! You don’t own your account, and it can be all taken away within seconds. It doesn’t matter how big your following is or how much money you’ve given them, you will never control what happens. These platforms could penalize or ban your company without any reason, or you could be hacked. Hacking has become very common this year amongst Instagram accounts, and it’s always best to have a backup just in case.

5. Attracting the Wrong Crowd

Is your website attracting the wrong audience, and it seems that every inquiry is not what you’re hoping for? Your website should be getting your ideal clients to book with you. Having a professional web designer will help you target those specific clients you’re envisioning.

6. Your Design Feels Dated

You haven’t updated your design in 5+ years and feel like it’s not kept up with trends. What may have worked for your business 5 years ago, may not work so well today! With so many businesses in the same industry competing against each other, you need a strong online presence that will get the visitor’s attention.

7. Low Organic Traffic

Are you struggling to get organic traffic to your website? Unfortunately, you don’t magically start appearing in search results just by having a website. There’s a lot of work that goes into making sure you start showing up on result pages. Google and other search engines will only want to rank sites that know will satisfy people’s inquiries. They take many elements into consideration from website copy/images, responsive design, page speed, and overall user experience. This is something most website designers do for you!

Here’s a snippet of a past client’s message only 2 months since launching her new business. Your website should be doing the work FOR you!

8. You’re Wanting To Raise Your Pricing

Are you wanting to raise your prices and need a website to justify the higher price? Having a poorly designed website will not reflect your new pricing, and will make it harder to book higher-paying clients.

9. High Bounce Rate

High bounce rates indicate visitors aren’t finding what they’re looking for. A redesign can improve user experience and keep visitors engaged.

10. You Want to *WOW* Your Visitors

Are you a new business owner and looking to WOW your audience right from the start? Having a stunning custom website is key to converting leads into clients. This client below had received 2 bookings within the first 24 hours of her launch & had pretty much earned back what she had spent on the design. She had a brand new business with no prior website.

Ready to Take the Next Level?

Websites are your visual storefront, let’s make it a good first impression together! Browse the website design packages right here to get started, or the affordable & easy-to-use Showit website templates if you’re looking for a smaller investment right now.