Your website is just… sitting there. Not finished. Not converting. Not really working.
You’re not alone, friend.
I talk to small business owners all the time who feel completely stuck. They opened a Canva template. They tried tweaking some fonts. They even got a few pages up. But then? Crickets. Frustration. Avoidance.
Let’s be real: when you’re running a business (and maybe parenting at the same time), it’s easy for your website to fall to the bottom of the list. Especially when it feels like nothing you try actually helps.
But here’s the thing: your website doesn’t have to stay stuck. Let’s figure out why it feels that way and what you can do about it.
You’re Not Alone: Website Frustration Is Real
Perfectionism is paralyzing progress
You want every button and word to be perfect. But chasing perfect is what keeps you from launching. Done really is better than perfect – especially online, where you can tweak and update anytime.
You’re trying to do it all yourself
Design. Tech. SEO. Content. Strategy. That’s a lot of hats to wear. No wonder you’re overwhelmed.
You don’t know what’s actually wrong
Sometimes the problem isn’t effort, it’s clarity. Without a clear plan, you can spend hours editing the wrong things. Or worse, avoiding it completely.
9 Common Website Problems That Keep You Stuck
1. Slow-loading pages
Oversized images, bloated themes, and too many plugins slow things down, especially on mobile .
Quick fix: Compress your images with tools like TinyPNG and check your speed with GTmetrix.
2. Not mobile-friendly
If your site doesn’t work on a phone, most of your audience can’t use it well .
Quick fix: View your site on your phone. Are the fonts readable? Can you click buttons easily?
3. Confusing layout or navigation
If visitors can’t figure out where to go, they won’t stick around .
Quick fix: Use clear menu labels like “About,” “Services,” “Contact.” Ditch the cutesy titles.
4. Outdated or cluttered design
If it looks like 2014, people will assume your business is outdated, too .
Quick fix: Stick to 2-3 fonts, white space, and clean visuals. Simplicity builds trust.
5. Missing or weak calls-to-action (CTAs)
If you don’t tell people what to do next, they’ll do nothing .
Quick fix: Add a button like “Book a Call” or “Start Here” to every page.
6. Weak or stale content
A blog last updated in 2021 doesn’t inspire confidence .
Quick fix: Update your homepage copy. Add a fresh blog post. Say something new.
7. No trust signals
People want to feel safe before they reach out .
Quick fix: Add testimonials, your headshot, a contact form, and a privacy policy link.
8. SEO issues
You might be invisible to Google without basic SEO .
Quick fix: Add a clear page title (H1), use keywords your clients search, and don’t forget meta descriptions.
9. No launch plan or strategy
If you don’t know what your website is supposed to do, it’s hard to make progress .
Quick fix: Decide what success looks like: more signups? More sales? Then reverse-engineer the path.
So What Can You Actually Do?
Focus on one fix at a time
You don’t have to do it all at once. Start with speed. Or layout. Or your About page. One win leads to momentum.
Use a simple checklist or get help
Feeling stuck is often a clarity problem. Want my free checklist? Get it here!
Or book a free mini audit and I’ll tell you exactly what to fix first.
Set a soft deadline
Give yourself a date to publish something, even if it’s not perfect. Progress beats perfection every time.
You Can Unstick Your Site
Your website doesn’t need to be perfect. It just needs to work.
And that starts by knowing what’s holding it back and taking one small step forward.
Cold coffee. Brain fog. Broken headline. Business as usual, right?
You’ve got this.
And if you need someone in your corner, I’m here.
PS: Want me to take a peek at your site and tell you what to fix first? Book a free mini audit.
