Five Blindingly Obvious Signs Your Website Needs a MAKEOVER

Let’s be honest — the internet isn’t what it used to be.

It used to be dial-up tones, dancing baby gifs, and websites that looked like someone built them during a power outage. Fast forward to now, and things have changed a bit. AI is writing poetry, TikTok is shaping trends, and if your website hasn’t had a serious glow-up since the last season of Game of Thrones (the good seasons, mind you), then you, my friend, are in trouble.

Your website is your digital handshake. And if that handshake is crusty, slow, and smells vaguely of Windows 98, potential customers will run — not walk — to your competition.

So, how do you know if your website is in desperate need of a makeover? Here are five signs that scream “SEND HELP” louder than a teenager without Wi-Fi:

1. Your Website Looks Like It Was Built With a Chisel

We’re not saying your site is old, but it probably has a MySpace link on it somewhere. If your website design predates smartphones, Instagram, or the invention of avocado toast, it’s time to move on. Still using Flash? That died a noble death years ago. Built it in Microsoft Word? Congratulations — you’ve made a flyer, not a website.

Today’s web users expect fast, sleek, modern sites. Think: Tesla, not Commodore. If your competitors’ sites look like Ferraris and yours looks like a lawnmower with a modem strapped to it, it’s time for an upgrade.

2. It Doesn’t Work on a Phone (AKA Where Everyone Is)

Look around. Right now, there are more people scrolling on phones than talking to their own family members. Over 60% of all web traffic comes from mobile devices, and Google now prioritises mobile-friendly websites in search results. That’s right — if your site doesn’t play nice with mobile, it’s basically invisible online.

It’s not just about shrinking stuff down to fit the screen — it’s about responsive design, thumb-friendly buttons, and not making people squint like they’re reading microfilm. If your site’s not mobile-ready, it’s the digital equivalent of a VHS tape.

3. You’ve Got Zero Social Media Integration

Social media isn’t just for influencers, food pics, or your Aunt Susan’s cat memes. If you’re running a business in 2025 and your website doesn’t show your social media activity, you’re missing a massive opportunity to show life, activity, and personality.

Today’s users expect to see your latest post, story, reel, or rant right there on your homepage. And if your Facebook feed stopped updating in 2019, people will assume you went out of business — or worse, that you don’t know what you’re doing.

4. Your Content Is Older Than the King’s Teacups

There’s nothing more depressing than visiting a blog with “Latest Post: March 2017” and a news section that hasn’t been updated since Tony Abbott was PM. It screams neglect. Like a shop with cobwebs in the window.

Fresh content builds trust. It shows you’re alive, active, and know what’s happening in your industry. And while we’re at it — ditch the stock photos from 2003. If your homepage still features someone in a Bluetooth earpiece, I’m calling the design police.

5. It’s About as Effective as a Screen Door on a Submarine

Let’s cut to the chase: if your website isn’t bringing in any new business, what’s the point? It’s like owning a Ferrari and never leaving the driveway — flashy, but utterly pointless.

Ask your customers how they found you. Was it your shiny site, or did they stumble across your dusty Yellow Pages ad? If you’re relying on smoke signals and carrier pigeons instead of your website, it’s time to sort it out.

Time for the Makeover? Call the Pros.

If any of this hit a little too close to home, don’t worry — we don’t judge. At Tropical Coast Web Design, we revive websites. We’ll dig into your dusty digital relic, assess the damage, and give you a clear, no-nonsense report — completely free.

So stop losing customers to websites that actually work. Give yours the makeover it deserves. Old sites belong in museums — not in front of your customers.