Let’s be real: running a small business means juggling flaming swords while riding a unicycle—blindfolded. Between managing staff, inventory, customer service, and that weird leak in the ceiling that definitely wasn’t there yesterday, your website is probably at the bottom of your to-do list.
But here’s the thing: your website might be working against you while you’re busy keeping everything else afloat.
I talk to small business owners all the time who are dealing with the same digital headaches, so I’ve rounded up the biggest website struggles I see again and again. If any of these sound familiar, don’t worry—you’re in good company.
1. Your Website Moves Like Molasses
If your site takes longer to load than it does for your teenager to get out of bed, we have a problem. People bounce from slow sites faster than you can say “buffering.” Speed matters—for customers and for Google.
2. It’s Not Mobile-Friendly
It’s 2025. If your site isn’t easy to use on a phone, you’re missing out on a huge chunk of visitors. Think of it like this: would you rather scroll through your site with ease or pinch-and-zoom like you’re trying to defuse a digital bomb?
3. It Looks Like It Time-Traveled from 2007
Design matters. If your website looks outdated or cluttered, people will assume your business is too. It doesn’t need to win design awards—but it shouldn’t look like it was built with clip art and Comic Sans either.
4. You’re Not Showing Up in Search
No one can hire you if they can’t find you. If your site isn’t optimized for search engines (aka SEO), it’s basically in witness protection. Local SEO is your best friend—use it.
5. No One Knows What You Actually Do
Too many sites are a mystery wrapped in a riddle. If someone lands on your homepage and still has no idea what you sell, who you serve, or how to buy from you, you’ve lost them. Be clear, be direct, and make sure your contact button doesn’t need its own treasure map.
6. You Never Update It (Or Don’t Know How)
If your last blog post was about the launch of MySpace, it’s time for a refresh. An outdated site signals a stale business—even if you’re thriving in real life. Bonus points if you actually know how to update your own site without calling in a cousin who “once took a computer class.”
7. It’s Not Converting Visitors into Customers
Getting traffic is great, but if no one’s filling out your form, clicking the button, or calling you, your site’s just a digital paperweight. A good website doesn’t just look nice—it works.
8. You’re Too Busy to Deal With It
This is the most common one I hear: “I just don’t have time.” And honestly, that’s fair. You have a business to run. But your website is often your first impression—and in today’s world, it has to work for you, not against you.
So What Now?
If your website’s giving you a headache, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself.
Let’s fix it. Whether your site needs a tune-up, a full makeover, or just someone to explain what SEO is without making your eyes glaze over—I’m here for it.
[email protected] | 415.925.9061 and let’s chat. Your website should be your hardest-working employee—not your biggest frustration.