Has Your DIY Website Turned Into A Disaster?
It started out simple. You needed a website for your business. Wix made it look easy. Squarespace had great templates. Your nephew said he could help. You thought, “How hard can it be?”
Fast forward a few months and your website is… okay. Sort of. Except you’re not showing up on Google. Leads have slowed down. You’re not even sure if your contact form is working. And now that friend who was helping? They’ve stopped replying to your texts. (I mean, they do have that full time job, but they said they were going to help with your website, right?)
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. At Iceberg Web Design, we work with business owners every week who are in the exact same spot. The truth is, building a website is easy. Building a good website that actually works for your business is not.
We Rescue Websites
Our team has been fixing DIY websites for 20 years. We’ve seen it all – from missing contact forms to sites that look great on desktop but are a mess on mobile. If your website is more of a pain than a tool, it might be time to bring in the pros.
Here are the five most common mistakes we see on DIY websites and what we do to fix them.
1. Poor Mobile Experience
Let’s face it, nobody uses actual computers any more. Most of your website visitors are checking you out from their phones. If your site doesn’t look good or function well on mobile, they’re going to leave before they even read a word.
The Fix: We create responsive websites that look great on every screen size, from iPhone to tablet to giant desktop monitor. We test your layout, buttons, images, and forms to make sure mobile users can navigate and convert with ease.
2. Slow Load Times
That beautiful homepage video and giant photo gallery might seem impressive, but if your website takes more than three seconds to load, you’re losing visitors. Period.
The Fix: We optimize images, remove unnecessary scripts, and use reliable hosting so your website loads fast and stays fast. Plus, we’ll show you what actually matters when it comes to performance—so you don’t slow things down by accident later.
3. No SEO or Bad SEO
Just because you built a website doesn’t mean people can find it. DIY websites often skip the basics of search engine optimization or use outdated tactics that can actually hurt your rankings.
The Fix: We implement SEO best practices from day one. That includes proper page titles, meta descriptions, heading structures, alt text, and more. We’ll also help you create content that answers the questions your ideal customers are searching for.
4. Broken Forms or No Forms at All
If your contact form isn’t working, you might not even know how many leads you’ve lost. Worse, we’ve seen websites with no form at all—just an email address buried at the bottom of the page.
The Fix: With our Hosting & Maintenance service, our CSR manually checks your website every month to make sure your contact forms are tested regularly, route to the right place, and provide a clear confirmation to your customers. We can even integrate your forms with your CRM or email marketing software to make follow-up a breeze.
5. No Strategy or Clear Call to Action
DIY websites often try to say too much – or worse, not enough. Without a clear goal and call to action, your visitors won’t know what to do next. And if they’re confused, they’ll bounce.
The Fix: Our team works with you to understand your business goals and create a site that supports them. We craft your messaging, guide the design, and make sure every page leads the visitor toward action – whether that’s filling out a form, calling you, or making a purchase.
You Don’t Have to Do This Alone
We get it. You wanted to save money. Or maybe you just needed to get something live quickly. We understand that sometimes businesses need to make cuts to help their bottom line. But if your website is holding you back, or impacting your bottom line because it’s not performing, then it’s time to let go and call in the experts.
At Iceberg Web Design, we don’t just design beautiful websites. We build business tools that generate leads, convert visitors, and grow with you. And yes, we answer the phone. You won’t be stuck Googling how to fix something when you work with us. When you partner with Iceberg, you’ll have a whole team of experts ready to help.
Ready for a Website That Actually Works?
Whether you’re embarrassed by your current website or just tired of trying to do it all yourself, we’re here to help. Let us rescue your site and turn it into the powerful business asset it was meant to be.
Give us a call at 763-350-8762 or visit icebergwebdesign.com to get started.
