We’ve worked with dozens of Irish businesses — and we’ve seen the same web design mistakes pop up again and again. Whether you're DIY-ing your site or working with a local designer, here are the top issues that hurt performance, SEO, and trust.
1. Slow Load Times on Irish Hosting
Too many sites are hosted on overloaded servers or cheap plans with no caching. Google penalises this, and users bounce fast.
Fix it: Use a fast Irish or EU-based host with caching, CDN support, and image compression.
2. No Clear Call-to-Action (CTA)
If visitors don’t know what to do next — they’ll leave. Irish sites often miss simple CTAs like “Call Now,” “Book a Free Quote,” or “Buy Now.”
Fix it: Add bold, consistent CTAs across all main pages — especially mobile.
3. Text That’s Too Small or Hard to Read
Design should serve content. If your fonts are too light, cramped, or tiny on mobile, visitors won’t bother.
Fix it: Minimum 16px body text, high contrast colours, and clear hierarchy with headings.
4. Outdated or Inconsistent Branding
We still see Times New Roman, blurry logos, and clashing colours. Your website is your shopfront — keep it modern.
Fix it: Use a consistent colour palette, sharp logo, and simple, modern fonts like Poppins or Inter.
5. No SEO Meta Data or Mobile Optimisation
Search engines rely on meta titles, alt tags, and structured data. Many Irish sites skip these basics — and suffer in Google.ie rankings.
Fix it: Add meta titles and descriptions, use alt tags on all images, and ensure full mobile responsiveness.
6. Missing Trust Signals
Irish consumers look for .ie domains, local addresses, testimonials, and recognisable logos (Visa, Revolut, Irish-made badges).
Fix it: Add clear trust signals — especially near contact forms, checkout pages, and your footer.
Final Tip: Less Is More
A cluttered, overloaded website won’t convert. Clear layouts, focused messaging, and fast loading beat flashiness every time.
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At Mean Web Design, we offer free website audits for Irish businesses. Get honest feedback and a fix plan tailored to your goals. Contact us now to request yours.