6 Clear Signs It's Time to Refresh Your Online Presence
Your website is often the first impression people have of your business — and in 2025, that impression happens in seconds. But how do you know when it's time to redesign your site?
Is it just about how it looks?
Not quite.
At SLK Websites, we help businesses across Toronto and beyond assess whether their current site is still serving them — or silently working against them. If any of the signs below sound familiar, it might be time for a refresh.
1. Your Website Looks or Feels Outdated
Design trends evolve quickly. A site that looked modern five years ago may now seem clunky or untrustworthy.
Look out for:
- Boxy layouts or small images
- Hard-to-read fonts
- No video, animation, or scroll effects
- Overuse of stock photos
A fresh, clean design can instantly improve how people perceive your business — and how long they stay on your site.
2. It's Not Mobile-Friendly
Over 65% of traffic in 2025 is on mobile devices. If your site doesn't load quickly, scroll smoothly, or resize properly on phones and tablets, you're losing visitors.
Ask yourself:
- Do all buttons work on mobile?
- Is the text readable without zooming?
- Are forms easy to fill out?
If not, it's time to rework your layout with mobile-first design in mind.
3. Things Don't Work Like They Used To
Forms not sending? Broken links? Plugins acting up?
If you're constantly patching up your site or relying on outdated tools, you're putting both user experience and security at risk.
Sometimes it's not just about fixing — it's about rebuilding with a solid, modern foundation that won't break under pressure.
4. It's Not Delivering Results
A beautiful website means nothing if it doesn't convert.
If your bounce rate is high or you haven't received leads or sales from your site in months, that's a red flag.
Common issues include:
- Poor page structure
- Confusing navigation
- Missing calls to action
- Weak SEO
A redesign focused on strategy and user journey can change all of that.
5. Your Business Has Evolved — But Your Website Hasn't
Have you added services? Shifted your target audience? Rebranded?
Your website should reflect your current offerings and direction, not what your business looked like 3 years ago.
Outdated messaging confuses visitors and leaves money on the table. A redesign lets you realign your site with where your business is going — not where it's been.
6. You're Embarrassed to Share It
If you've ever said "just call me instead" or hesitated before sharing your URL — that's your gut telling you it's time.
Your website should be something you're proud of. Something that sells your business 24/7. If it's not, let's fix that.
How SLK Websites Can Help
Whether you need a light refresh or a complete redesign, we'll walk you through the process from strategy to launch.
We'll help you:
- Identify what's working (and what's not)
- Create a modern, mobile-friendly design
- Optimize for speed, search engines, and conversions
- Set you up with ongoing support, so your site always stays current