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  • Why Your Website Isn’t Working (and How to Fix It Without a Full Redesign)

    Why Your Website Isn’t Working (and How to Fix It Without a Full Redesign)

    So… your website exists. It’s out there. Floating. Waiting. Like a lonely boat in the digital ocean.
    And still — crickets. No clicks. No inquiries. No sales.
    What gives?

    If you’re a solo entrepreneur or founder who’s poured love (and probably a Sunday or three) into building your site, but it’s not doing the work — this blog is for you.

    We’re skipping jargon. Skipping blame. And skipping the “just hire an expensive agency” pitch.

    Let’s get into why your website isn’t working — and how to fix it without a full-blown redesign.

    1. Your Homepage Has No Job Description

    Your homepage isn’t just a “welcome” sign. It’s a guide dog with a mission:
    → Who’s this for?
    → What problem do you solve?
    → What should I do next?

    Fix it:

    • Add a clear headline with what you do and who you do it for.
    • Use subtext to hint at the value or transformation.
    • Make the call to action obvious (and friendly — not “submit form 479-C”).

    🛠 Example:
    Instead of “Welcome to My Website”
    Try: “Helping solo coaches turn overwhelmed visitors into booked clients.”

    2. It’s Not Google’s Type

    Google is like your high school crush — into consistent, clear, and confident.

    If your pages have no meta titles, no H1s, or confusing navigation, Google isn’t sure what you’re about.

    Fix it:

    • Use basic on-page SEO: one H1, focused keywords, short URLs.
    • Write meta descriptions like mini-ads.
    • Add alt text to images. (No more “IMG_2024_finalFINALdefinitelyFINAL.jpg”)

    3. It’s Pretty… But Quiet

    A visually beautiful site that doesn’t guide users = a silent film with no subtitles.
    Looks cool. Doesn’t convert.

    Fix it:

    • Tell users what to do at every scroll point.
    • Use microcopy: explain buttons, reassure visitors, show next steps.
    • Add testimonials, not logos. Humans trust humans.

    4. It’s Not Mobile-Ready (but 80% of Your Traffic Is)

    Yes, it looks fab on your desktop.
    But check it on your phone.
    We’ll wait.

    Fix it:

    • Test your site on mobile devices.
    • Use tools like Google’s Mobile-Friendly Test.
    • Remove anything that scrolls sideways or takes a century to load.

    5. You Haven’t Asked for Help

    Here’s a secret: Even designers ask for audits.
    You don’t need to DIY forever. What you need is direction, not overhaul.

    Fix it:
    Book a website audit.
    (Shameless plug: That’s something we do. Gently. With snacks and no shame.)

    Outro

    You don’t need a new website.
    You need a website that’s doing its job — working alongside you while you focus on your magic.

    If your current one’s underperforming, let’s not scrap it. Let’s tune it.

    ✅ Want a no-pressure audit that gives you actual fixes, not fluff?
    → Check the Foundaton First offering.