{"id":1654,"date":"2025-03-31T17:26:57","date_gmt":"2025-03-31T17:26:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/?p=1654"},"modified":"2025-03-31T17:26:57","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T17:26:57","slug":"common-website-design-mistakes-to-avoid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/common-website-design-mistakes-to-avoid\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Website Design Mistakes to Avoid"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-dominant-color=\"5c5b5f\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #5c5b5f;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1655 aligncenter not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Common-Website-Design-Mistakes-to-Avoid-711x400.avif\" alt=\"Common Website Design Mistakes to Avoid\" width=\"711\" height=\"400\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Common-Website-Design-Mistakes-to-Avoid-711x400.avif 711w, https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Common-Website-Design-Mistakes-to-Avoid-768x432.avif 768w, https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Common-Website-Design-Mistakes-to-Avoid.avif 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/common-website-design-mistakes-to-avoid\/#Common_Website_Design_Mistakes_to_Avoid\" >Common Website Design Mistakes to Avoid<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/common-website-design-mistakes-to-avoid\/#1_Ignoring_Mobile-Friendliness\" >1. Ignoring Mobile-Friendliness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/common-website-design-mistakes-to-avoid\/#2_Slow_Website_Speed\" >2. Slow Website Speed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/common-website-design-mistakes-to-avoid\/#3_Poor_Navigation_and_Structure\" >3. Poor Navigation and Structure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/common-website-design-mistakes-to-avoid\/#4_Overloading_the_Website_with_Too_Much_Content\" >4. Overloading the Website with Too Much Content<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/common-website-design-mistakes-to-avoid\/#5_Using_Low-Quality_or_Stock_Images\" >5. Using Low-Quality or Stock Images<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/common-website-design-mistakes-to-avoid\/#6_Poor_Readability_and_Bad_Typography\" >6. Poor Readability and Bad Typography<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/common-website-design-mistakes-to-avoid\/#9_Annoying_Pop-Ups_and_Auto-Playing_Media\" >9. Annoying Pop-Ups and Auto-Playing Media<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/common-website-design-mistakes-to-avoid\/#10_Not_Having_a_Secure_Website_SSL_Certificate\" >10. Not Having a Secure Website (SSL Certificate)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/common-website-design-mistakes-to-avoid\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/common-website-design-mistakes-to-avoid\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>A well-designed <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/how-to-build-trust-and-credibility-with-an-online-presence-in-nigeria\/\">website<\/a> is essential for any business, especially in today\u2019s digital world. Your website is your online storefront; it creates the first impression of your brand, influences customer decisions, and determines how well you engage visitors. However, many website owners and designers make common mistakes that can hurt user experience, slow down site performance, and reduce conversions.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to build a website that attracts, retains, and converts visitors, you must avoid these common website design mistakes. In this guide, we\u2019ll highlight common website design mistakes and show you how to fix them.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s dive in!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Website_Design_Mistakes_to_Avoid\"><\/span><strong>Common Website Design Mistakes to Avoid<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Ignoring_Mobile-Friendliness\"><\/span><strong>1. Ignoring Mobile-Friendliness<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img data-dominant-color=\"3e4a6f\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #3e4a6f;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-856 aligncenter not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Responsive-design-1-711x400.avif\" alt=\"mobile Responsive design\" width=\"711\" height=\"400\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Responsive-design-1-711x400.avif 711w, https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Responsive-design-1-768x432.avif 768w, https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Responsive-design-1.avif 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One of the website design mistakes that many businesses focus on is designing websites that look great on desktops but fail to consider mobile users. This results in a poor user experience for visitors accessing the site from their smartphones or tablets. A website that is not mobile-friendly may appear distorted, difficult to navigate, or require excessive zooming and scrolling.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why It\u2019s a Problem:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>More than 50% of global web traffic comes from mobile devices. If your website isn\u2019t mobile-optimized, you are losing half of your potential customers.<\/li>\n<li>Google prioritizes <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/importance-of-mobile-friendly-website-design\/\">mobile-friendly<\/a> sites in search rankings. If your website doesn\u2019t meet mobile usability standards, you will rank lower in search results, making it harder for people to find your business.<\/li>\n<li>Mobile users expect a smooth and intuitive experience. If they struggle to use your site, they will leave and go to your competitors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How to Fix It:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use responsive design so your website adjusts automatically to different screen sizes.<\/li>\n<li>Test your site on various mobile devices to ensure proper functionality.<\/li>\n<li>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/chromewebstore.google.com\/detail\/lighthouse\/blipmdconlkpinefehnmjammfjpmpbjk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lighthouse<\/a> to check if your website meets mobile usability standards.<\/li>\n<li>Keep buttons large and clickable, and avoid small fonts that are hard to read on smaller screens.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/8-powerful-ways-to-optimize-images-for-lightning-fast-website-loading\/\">Optimize images<\/a> and media files to ensure fast loading on mobile devices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Slow_Website_Speed\"><\/span><strong>2. Slow Website Speed<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A website that takes too long to load can frustrate visitors and drive them away before they even get to see your content. Slow websites can be caused by poor hosting, unoptimized images, excessive scripts, or too many plugins.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why It\u2019s a Problem:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>53% of users abandon a site if it takes more than 3 seconds to load.<\/li>\n<li>Search engines rank slow websites lower, affecting SEO and reducing your visibility.<\/li>\n<li>A slow site creates a bad user experience, which can reduce conversions and customer satisfaction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How to Fix It:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/8-powerful-ways-to-optimize-images-for-lightning-fast-website-loading\/\">Optimize images<\/a> by compressing them without reducing quality.<\/li>\n<li>Minimize <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/what-is-https-and-why-does-your-website-absolutely-need-it\/\">HTTP<\/a> requests by reducing the number of elements on each page.<\/li>\n<li>Use fast, reliable hosting (like <a href=\"http:\/\/telahosting.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">telaHosting<\/a>) to ensure top performance.<\/li>\n<li>Enable caching and <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/7-essential-roles-of-cdns-in-website-performance\/\">Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)<\/a> for faster load times.<\/li>\n<li>Remove unnecessary plugins that slow down the website.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Poor_Navigation_and_Structure\"><\/span><strong>3. Poor Navigation and Structure<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A poorly structured website makes it difficult for visitors to find the information they need. If your <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/website-navigation-best-practices\/\">navigation<\/a> menu is cluttered, disorganized, or missing key pages, users may leave out of frustration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why It\u2019s a Problem:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visitors get confused and may leave the site quickly (high bounce rate).<\/li>\n<li>Search engines struggle to index your site properly, affecting <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/how-to-optimize-your-website-for-better-seo\/\">SEO<\/a> rankings.<\/li>\n<li>It reduces user engagement and conversions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How to Fix It:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep your menus simple, well-organized, and easy to navigate.<\/li>\n<li>Use breadcrumb navigation to guide users through your site.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure key pages (Home, About, Contact) are easy to find and accessible from every page.<\/li>\n<li>Include a search bar to help users quickly find specific content.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Overloading_the_Website_with_Too_Much_Content\"><\/span><strong>4. Overloading the Website with Too Much Content<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some websites try to cram too much information, too many images, and excessive features onto a single page. This overwhelms visitors and makes the website look cluttered and unprofessional.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why It\u2019s a Problem:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visitors get overwhelmed and may leave without engaging with your content.<\/li>\n<li>Too much content slows down the website, reducing performance.<\/li>\n<li>Important information gets lost in the clutter, making it harder for users to find what they need.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How to Fix:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep your design clean, simple, and focused on key information.<\/li>\n<li>Use whitespace to make content more readable and visually appealing.<\/li>\n<li>Prioritize quality over quantity, focus on essential information, and remove unnecessary elements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Using_Low-Quality_or_Stock_Images\"><\/span><strong>5. Using Low-Quality or Stock Images<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some websites rely too much on generic stock photos or use low-quality images that reduce credibility.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why It\u2019s a Problem:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Poor-quality images make your website look unprofessional and untrustworthy.<\/li>\n<li>Stock images don\u2019t create a unique brand identity.<\/li>\n<li>Visitors may lose interest if they see the same stock photos used on other sites.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How to Fix It:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use high-quality, original images whenever possible.<\/li>\n<li>If using stock photos, choose authentic, professional images that match your brand.<\/li>\n<li>Optimize images for web use to ensure they don\u2019t slow down your site.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Poor_Readability_and_Bad_Typography\"><\/span><strong>6. Poor Readability and Bad Typography<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Using fonts that are too small, too fancy, or hard to read makes it difficult for visitors to consume your content.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why It\u2019s a Problem:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visitors leave quickly if they struggle to read the text.<\/li>\n<li>Poor typography makes the website look unprofessional.<\/li>\n<li>Bad readability affects SEO and engagement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How to Fix It:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use clear, legible fonts like Arial, Roboto, or Open Sans.<\/li>\n<li>Stick to 2-3 font styles for consistency.<\/li>\n<li>Use a good contrast between text and background colors.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure paragraph text is at least 16px for readability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 20.16px;\">7. No Clear Call-to-Action (CTA)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-dominant-color=\"b6a694\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #b6a694;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-780 aligncenter not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/call-to-action-711x400.avif\" alt=\"Craft Effective Calls-to-Action (CTAs)\" width=\"711\" height=\"400\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/call-to-action-711x400.avif 711w, https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/call-to-action-768x432.avif 768w, https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/call-to-action.avif 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Many websites fail to guide visitors on what action to take next.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why It\u2019s a Problem:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visitors may not know where to go next.<\/li>\n<li>You lose potential conversions (sales, leads, and sign-ups).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How to Fix It:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use clear and action-oriented CTAs, such as:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cGet Started Now\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cContact Us Today\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSign Up for Free\u201d<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Place CTAs strategically (above the fold, at the end of pages, inside blog posts).<\/li>\n<li>Make CTA buttons stand out with contrasting colors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 20.16px;\">8. Not Optimizing for SEO<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-dominant-color=\"bfbeb0\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #bfbeb0;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-779 aligncenter not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/search-engine-optimization-711x400.avif\" alt=\"Search Engine Optimization (SEO)\" width=\"711\" height=\"400\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/search-engine-optimization-711x400.avif 711w, https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/search-engine-optimization-768x432.avif 768w, https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/search-engine-optimization.avif 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Ignoring search engine optimization (SEO) can make it difficult for people to find your website.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why It\u2019s a Problem:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Low visibility in Google search results.<\/li>\n<li>Less organic traffic and fewer potential customers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How to Fix It:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use SEO-friendly URLs.<\/li>\n<li>Optimize meta titles and descriptions with relevant keywords.<\/li>\n<li>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/8-best-practices-for-adding-alt-text-to-website-images\/\">alt text<\/a> for images to improve accessibility and rankings.<\/li>\n<li>Create valuable, keyword-rich content<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"5870\" data-end=\"5921\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Annoying_Pop-Ups_and_Auto-Playing_Media\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"5873\" data-end=\"5919\">9. Annoying Pop-Ups and Auto-Playing Media<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5946\" data-end=\"6045\">Some websites bombard visitors with too many pop-ups, auto-playing videos, and intrusive ads.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6047\" data-end=\"6076\"><strong data-start=\"6051\" data-end=\"6074\">Why It\u2019s a Problem:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6077\" data-end=\"6198\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"6077\" data-end=\"6116\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"6079\" data-end=\"6116\">Interrupts the user experience.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"6117\" data-end=\"6144\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"6119\" data-end=\"6144\">Slows down the website.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"6145\" data-end=\"6198\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"6147\" data-end=\"6198\">Google may penalize sites with excessive pop-ups.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"6200\" data-end=\"6218\"><strong data-start=\"6204\" data-end=\"6216\">How to Fix It:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"6219\" data-end=\"6374\">Use pop-ups sparingly (only when necessary).<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6219\" data-end=\"6374\">Ensure videos don\u2019t auto-play (let users choose).<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6219\" data-end=\"6374\">Avoid aggressive ads that cover content.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"6381\" data-end=\"6439\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Not_Having_a_Secure_Website_SSL_Certificate\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"6384\" data-end=\"6437\">10. Not Having a Secure Website (SSL Certificate)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"6464\" data-end=\"6586\">A website without HTTPS (SSL certificate) is not secure, making visitors hesitant to share personal information.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6588\" data-end=\"6617\"><strong data-start=\"6592\" data-end=\"6615\">Why It\u2019s a Problem:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6618\" data-end=\"6771\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"6618\" data-end=\"6678\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"6620\" data-end=\"6678\">Visitors may see a warning message in their browser.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"6679\" data-end=\"6740\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"6681\" data-end=\"6740\">Google ranks secure sites higher than unsecured ones.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"6741\" data-end=\"6771\">\n<p data-start=\"6743\" data-end=\"6771\">Customer trust is reduced.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"6743\" data-end=\"6771\"><strong>How to Fix It:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"6792\" data-end=\"6995\">Get an SSL certificate (many hosting providers like telaHosting offer it for free).<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6792\" data-end=\"6995\">Ensure all pages load with <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/what-is-https-and-why-does-your-website-absolutely-need-it\/\">HTTPS<\/a> instead of HTTP.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6792\" data-end=\"6995\">Use secure payment gateways for <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/features-of-a-successful-e-commerce-website\/\">e-commerce<\/a> sites.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your website is your brand\u2019s online home. Avoiding these common website design mistakes will help you create a professional, fast, and user-friendly website that keeps visitors engaged and converts them into customers.<\/p>\n<p>If you need fast, secure, and reliable <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/what-is-web-hosting-a-beginners-guide\/\">web hosting in<\/a> Nigeria, we at <a href=\"http:\/\/telahosting.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">telaHosting<\/a> provides top-quality hosting solutions to ensure your website performs at its best. Let\u2019s help you build a website that works!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"7485\" data-end=\"7528\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"7488\" data-end=\"7526\">FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"7530\" data-end=\"7590\"><strong>1. What is the most common website design mistake?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"7591\" data-end=\"7702\">Not making a website mobile-friendly is one of the biggest website design mistakes, as many users browse on smartphones.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7704\" data-end=\"7751\"><strong>2. How do I improve my website speed?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"7752\" data-end=\"7840\">Use fast hosting, optimize images, enable caching, and reduce unnecessary plugins.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7842\" data-end=\"7896\"><strong>3. What is the best font size for a website?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"7897\" data-end=\"7958\">At least 16px for body text to ensure good readability.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7960\" data-end=\"8007\"><strong>4. 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