Website elements to avoid/remove in 2024

Summary of “13 Things To Remove From Your Website Immediately” by Orbit Media Studios

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdWTUE9-mDk

Vague Homepage Headlines
Vague headlines on the homepage make it difficult for visitors to understand what the business does. It’s better to be clear and descriptive.

Generic Navigation Labels
Avoid using non-descriptive navigation labels like ‘Products’ or ‘Support’. Make them specific to guide visitors effectively.

Non-Specific Subheads
Replace generic subheads like ‘Our Solutions’ with specific, descriptive ones to better engage visitors and aid search engines.

Homepage Slideshows with Many Slides
Limit the number of slides on a homepage slideshow, as most visitors don’t view past the first slide.

Stock Photos of People
Replace polished, unauthentic stock photos with genuine pictures to build a stronger connection with visitors.

Colorful Social Media Icons in the Header
These icons can distract visitors and lead them away from your site. Place them in the footer instead.

Dates on Blog Posts
Avoid displaying dates on evergreen content as it can make the content seem outdated.

Long Paragraphs
Break down long paragraphs into shorter ones to improve readability and engagement.

Press Releases as Web Content
Instead of posting press releases, write compelling stories for your audience.

PDF Files
PDFs are not ideal for web content as they’re not easily trackable or updateable. Prefer HTML formats.

Testimonials on a Separate Page
Distribute testimonials across various pages instead of clustering them on one page.

Email Links
Use contact forms instead of email links to better track and manage interactions.

Website Dead Ends (like uninformative ‘Thank You’ pages)
Optimize ‘Thank You’ pages by adding additional calls to action or informative content.