Blog 6: Common Website Mistakes (And How Wix Studio Helps You Avoid Them)

Let’s be honest: building a website is exciting… until it starts falling apart.

The menu vanishes on mobile.

The homepage takes forever to load.

Your “Contact Me” button? Gone.

Oof.

These are the kinds of common website mistakes that frustrate visitors — and tank your credibility — before you even get a chance to say, “Hi, I’m awesome.” And the worst part? They’re super common among small business owners who try to DIY or juggle it all.

It’s not your fault — web design is trickier than it looks — but the good news is that it's fixable. In this post, we’ll unpack the top pitfalls I see all the time — and how Wix Studio gives you a leg up in avoiding them (without needing a coding degree or a second glass of wine).

Common Website Mistakes

1. Confusing Navigation 🧭

Your website’s menu is like a map. If it’s not clear, visitors get lost fast — and leave even faster.

Wix Studio fix: Studio lets you easily build sticky, mobile-friendly menus that adapt to screen size. You can preview how your nav bar behaves across breakpoints and tweak it without touching code.

💡 Pro tip: Stick to 5–7 main menu items. More than that? Consider dropdowns or a hamburger menu.

2. Mobile Mayhem 📱

More than half of your visitors are browsing on mobile. If your site only looks good on a desktop, you're missing the mark.

Wix Studio fix: Wix Studio is built for responsive design — with custom breakpoints, a separate mobile editor, and tools that ensure layouts don’t fall apart when the screen gets smaller.

3. Slow Load Times 🐢

Slow websites kill conversions! Whether it’s oversized images or scripts gone wild, speed matters.

Wix Studio fix: It auto-optimises images, supports lazy loading, and lets you audit your site performance with built-in speed tools (and even Lighthouse). That said, you still need to be mindful of the number of elements and animations you add to a page to ensure optimal load times. Clean design = faster site = happier visitors.

4. Missing SEO Basics 🔍

No page titles, no meta descriptions, no structured content — just a floating void of good intentions.

Wix Studio fix: Every page in Studio has baked-in SEO fields (and helpful prompts). Add titles, meta descriptions, and alt text without a plugin. It even handles schema markup behind the scenes.

5. Weak CTAs 💔

"Submit" isn’t a call to action. Neither is “Click here". If your site doesn’t guide users to do something, you're missing opportunities.

Wix Studio fix: You can design strong CTAs visually with animated buttons, sections that stand out, and scroll-triggered cues — all without hiring a UX designer.

TL;DR

• Most small business websites suffer from the same issues: poor menus, inadequate mobile layouts, slow loading speeds, weak SEO, and ineffective CTAs.

• Wix Studio helps avoid those mistakes with responsive tools, built-in SEO fields, and design features that don’t require coding.

• Whether you DIY or hire a designer, you can get it right the first time.

Coming up next:

👉 Blog 7: How to Choose a Wix Certified Designer for Your Website

Not all designers are equal. Here’s how to choose a web designer you can trust—and why working with a Wix certified designer can make a difference.

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