{"id":7177,"date":"2026-10-13T15:51:22","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T12:51:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/?p=7177"},"modified":"2026-10-24T18:45:56","modified_gmt":"2026-10-24T15:45:56","slug":"11-bad-website-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/11-bad-website-examples\/","title":{"rendered":"Breaking Bad: 11 bad website examples in 2026 (and the mistakes behind them)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some websites make you wonder whether the designer had a plan, a deadline, or a working mouse. Others look like someone emptied an entire GIF folder onto the screen and called it a day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But bad web design is more than an aesthetic problem. When visitors can&#8217;t read your content, find your products, or figure out what to click, they have little reason to stick around.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>You have just 3-5 seconds to make a first impression. In that time, visitors start deciding whether to stay on or leave. The recent research on the <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.superblau.com\/en\/5-second-rule-website\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5-second rule<\/span><\/a><b>\u00a0highlights how quickly people form an impression of a website.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking at bad website examples is a useful way to understand what works and what doesn&#8217;t. From confusing navigation to cluttered layouts, bad website design examples show how small decisions can create a frustrating experience. This collection of worst websites 2026 highlights the problems worth learning from \u2014 and how to avoid repeating them on your own site.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ae4a9e193ed0\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ae4a9e193ed0\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/11-bad-website-examples\/#TLDR\" >TL;DR<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/11-bad-website-examples\/#What_makes_a_website_bad\" >What makes a website bad?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/11-bad-website-examples\/#Comparing_good_vs_bad_web_design\" >Comparing good vs. bad web design<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/11-bad-website-examples\/#Bad_website_examples\" >Bad website examples<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/11-bad-website-examples\/#The_most_common_website_design_mistakes_in_2026\" >The most common website design mistakes in 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/11-bad-website-examples\/#Is_your_website_breaking_bad_A_10-question_checklist\" >Is your website breaking bad? A 10-question checklist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/11-bad-website-examples\/#How_to_create_a_good_website_while_avoiding_the_worst\" >How to create a good website (while avoiding the worst)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/11-bad-website-examples\/#Key_takeaways\" >Key takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/11-bad-website-examples\/#FAQ\" >FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TLDR\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TL;DR<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol start=\"1\" data-spread=\"false\" data-pm-slice=\"3 3 []\">\n<li><strong>Make it easy to know where to click.<\/strong> If visitors have to guess what to do next, they may leave before finding what they need.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t make people wait.<\/strong> A page that takes 8 seconds to load can lose visitors before they even see what you offer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check how your site looks on a phone \/ tablet.<\/strong> A layout that works perfectly on desktop can quickly fall apart on a smaller screen.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make your site easy for everyone to use.<\/strong> Good color contrast and helpful image descriptions make a real difference for visitors with different needs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Start with a ready-made template.<\/strong> A professional starting point can save you time and help you avoid common website mistakes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_makes_a_website_bad\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What makes a website bad?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What makes a website bad? A bad website makes visitors work too hard \u2014 and most won\u2019t bother. Research by<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S1071581912001127\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lingaard et al. (2006)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found that people can judge a webpage\u2019s visual appeal in just 50 milliseconds. A cluttered first screen can turn them off before they read a word. Other common problems are messy clashing colors, inconsistent fonts, and broken mobile designs. Without clear calls to action (CTAs), visitors may not know what to do next. Slow loading, confusing navigation, outdated content, and intrusive pop-ups can frustrate users and make it harder to find essential information. Poor color contrast and missing image descriptions can also make a site harder to use and rank.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pagespeed.web.dev\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google page insights<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> recommends loading the main content within 2.5 seconds. A site should also work smoothly across screen sizes, with readable text, descriptive links, and forms that are easy to complete. Accessibility can have legal implications, too, for businesses covered by<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/EN\/TXT\/?uri=legissum%3A4403933\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the European Accessibility Act<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (June 28, 2025). <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comparing_good_vs_bad_web_design\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comparing good vs. bad web design<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good web design isn&#8217;t about following every trend or making a page look like every other site on the internet. It&#8217;s about helping visitors understand your offer, navigate your content, and take the next step.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need a reminder of what good design looks like, explore these <a href=\"https:\/\/weblium.com\/blog\/20-best-websites\/\" rel=\"\">beautiful websites for inspiration<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0and see how strong visuals, clear structure, and thoughtful navigation work together.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Good<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Bad<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Why it matters<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clear visual hierarchy<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everything competes for attention<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visitors struggle to identify important information.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Intuitive navigation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Confusing menus and broken links<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>People have trouble finding pages or products.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consistent color palette<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clashing colors and poor contrast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Text becomes difficult to read.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Readable typography<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Tiny, inconsistent, or decorative fonts<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Visitors have to work harder to consume content.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Responsive design<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Horizontal scrolling and broken layouts<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The site becomes frustrating on phones and tablets.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Fast loading and responsive interactions<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Slow pages and laggy buttons<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Visitors may abandon tasks before completing them.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accessible content<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Missing alt text and inaccessible controls<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some visitors cannot use essential content or features.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Clear CTAs<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>No obvious next step<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Visitors don&#8217;t know how to contact you, buy, or sign up.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purposeful content<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walls of text and unrelated elements<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main message gets lost.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Consistent layout and spacing<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Randomly placed elements<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>The site feels disorganized and harder to scan.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The difference often comes down to usability, not personal taste. Examples of bad web design are all about recurring website design mistakes, such as unclear priorities, unreadable text, and navigation that makes visitors confused. These commong patterns can help you spot bad web design and fix it with ease.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Want to see even more principles in action?<\/strong> Browse these <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/weblium.com\/blog\/20-best-websites-best-website-designs-for-your-inspiration\/\" rel=\"\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best website designs for inspiration<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0to see how professional websites balance visual hierarchy, readable typography, and intuitive navigation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bad_website_examples\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bad website examples<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&#8217;s meet the websites that illustrate what can go wrong. These terrible websites highlight different bad website layout choices, usability issues, and visual problems. Each example includes a chaos rating, a specific design issue, and a practical lesson you can apply to your own website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These ugly websites show that appearance is only part of the problem: poorly designed websites can also make everyday tasks harder, damage trust, and leave visitors unsure where to go next. Recognizing bad website characteristics early makes it easier to fix them before they affect the user experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blinkee \u2014 when everything flashes at once<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Chaos rating:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25 (5\/5)<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7179 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screenshot_1-1.png\" alt=\"Blinkee ugly web design example\" width=\"1896\" height=\"1044\" srcset=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screenshot_1-1.png 1896w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screenshot_1-1-768x423.png 768w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screenshot_1-1-158x88.png 158w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screenshot_1-1-418x230.png 418w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1896px) 100vw, 1896px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Screenshot taken October 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the website:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/blinkee.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/blinkee.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blinkee sells glowing and blinking products, so a colorful visual identity makes sense. The problem begins when the website competes with the products for attention. Flashing visuals, a dark background, small product images, and inconsistent browsing experiences can make it harder to compare items and find useful information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animation should demonstrate a product or communicate something meaningful. When multiple elements move simultaneously, they can distract visitors from product details and purchasing controls. Depending on the effect, flashing content can also pose accessibility and safety concerns for some people.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A better product page would use larger images, clear categories, consistent product cards, and a prominent CTA. Motion should be limited, purposeful, and controllable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Lesson:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Use animation to support the shopping experience, not to turn product discovery into a visual endurance test.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arngren \u2014 information overload<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Chaos rating:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25 (5\/5)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8638 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/imgonline-com-ua-Compressed-tJjhmq71v4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1738\" height=\"974\" srcset=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/imgonline-com-ua-Compressed-tJjhmq71v4.jpg 1738w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/imgonline-com-ua-Compressed-tJjhmq71v4-200x112.jpg 200w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/imgonline-com-ua-Compressed-tJjhmq71v4-400x224.jpg 400w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/imgonline-com-ua-Compressed-tJjhmq71v4-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/imgonline-com-ua-Compressed-tJjhmq71v4-1000x560.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/imgonline-com-ua-Compressed-tJjhmq71v4-158x88.jpg 158w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/imgonline-com-ua-Compressed-tJjhmq71v4-418x234.jpg 418w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1738px) 100vw, 1738px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Screenshot taken October 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the website:<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/arngren.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">http:\/\/arngren.net<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagine opening a classified-ad newspaper from the 1990s, shaking it vigorously, and letting every listing land wherever it pleases. That&#8217;s the impression created by Arngren&#8217;s densely packed assortment of products and listings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The central problem is information overload. Numerous images, inconsistent spacing, tiny text, and competing elements make it difficult to scan the page or understand where one category ends and another begins. The weak visual hierarchy forces visitors to work out what deserves their attention instead of guiding them through the content.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A better approach would group listings into clear categories, standardize image sizes, use readable typography, and make search and filtering prominent. Visitors should be able to narrow down their choices instead of inspecting the entire internet one thumbnail at a time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Lesson:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Organize content into clear groups and establish a visual hierarchy before adding more elements to a page.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great Dreams \u2014 a readability nightmare<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Chaos rating:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25 (4\/5)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7181 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screenshot_3-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1784\" height=\"1079\" srcset=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screenshot_3-1.png 1784w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screenshot_3-1-768x465.png 768w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screenshot_3-1-418x253.png 418w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1784px) 100vw, 1784px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Screenshot taken October 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the website: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.greatdreams.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">http:\/\/www.greatdreams.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great Dreams illustrates what happens when a website keeps accumulating content without a consistent design system. In the supplied example, changing colors, tiny text, a lengthy homepage, and shifting page widths make reading feel like an endurance sport.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main mistake is treating content volume as a substitute for structure. Even valuable information becomes difficult to use when headings, spacing, typography, and navigation don&#8217;t help visitors understand how the pieces fit together.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Break long pages into meaningful sections, use descriptive headings, and establish consistent text sizes and spacing. If a page contains several unrelated topics, consider giving them separate pages with clear navigation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Lesson:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Make content easy to scan with consistent typography, logical sections, and a clear purpose for every page.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pacific Northwest X-Ray \u2014 unclear messaging and weak calls to action<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Chaos rating:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25 (4\/5)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7182 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screenshot_5.png\" alt=\"bad desigbed website example\" width=\"1876\" height=\"1073\" srcset=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screenshot_5.png 1876w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screenshot_5-768x439.png 768w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screenshot_5-418x239.png 418w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1876px) 100vw, 1876px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Screenshot taken October 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the website: <a href=\"http:\/\/www2.pnwx.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">http:\/\/www2.pnwx.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A business website should explain what the company does before visitors need to investigate. The supplied Pacific Northwest X-Ray example struggles with that first impression, combining dense text, conflicting colors, limited whitespace, and weakly positioned calls to action.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a specialist supplier, customers need to understand the product range, identify relevant categories, and know how to request information or place an order. If the primary action is difficult to locate, the site adds friction to an already specific buying process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A stronger layout would open with a concise description of the business, provide clear product categories, and place contact or ordering options where visitors expect them. Readable typography and consistent spacing would make the information easier to navigate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Lesson:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Explain what you offer, who it&#8217;s for, and what visitors should do next before filling the page with details.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suzanne Collins&#8217; books website \u2014 a missed opportunity to guide readers<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Chaos rating:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25 (4\/5)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7183 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screenshot_6.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1910\" height=\"1071\" srcset=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screenshot_6.png 1910w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screenshot_6-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screenshot_6-158x88.png 158w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screenshot_6-418x234.png 418w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1910px) 100vw, 1910px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Screenshot taken October 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the website: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.suzannecollinsbooks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">http:\/\/www.suzannecollinsbooks.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fans of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Hunger Games<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shouldn&#8217;t need a treasure map to explore an author&#8217;s books. In the supplied example, the experience is undermined by difficult-to-read content, limited book information, and purchase links that send readers to retailers&#8217; homepages rather than the relevant book listings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The core issue is a mismatch between visitor intent and the path the website provides. Someone looking for a particular novel wants its description, format, and purchasing options \u2014 not another round of searching.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A better author website would give each book a dedicated section or page with a cover, synopsis, publication details, and clearly labeled retailer links. Text should remain readable at normal zoom, and links should lead directly to relevant destinations whenever possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Lesson:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Match every important link to the visitor&#8217;s next likely question or action.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/app.weblium.com\/signup?utm_source=en_blog&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=banner_article\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-20566 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2.2-800x178.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2.2-800x178.png 800w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2.2-320x71.png 320w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2.2-768x171.png 768w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2.2-418x93.png 418w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2.2-1080x240.png 1080w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2.2.png 1518w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bella De Soto \u2014 the never-ending homepage<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Chaos rating:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25 (5\/5)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-8045 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screenshot_5-1000x615.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"885\" height=\"544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screenshot_5-1000x615.png 1000w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screenshot_5-200x123.png 200w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screenshot_5-400x246.png 400w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screenshot_5-768x473.png 768w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screenshot_5-418x257.png 418w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screenshot_5.png 1326w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 885px) 100vw, 885px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Screenshot taken October 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the website: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bellads.info\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">http:\/\/www.bellads.info<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some homepages tell a story. Others seem determined to include every story ever told. The Bella De Soto example is characterized by an oversized page, numerous low-quality images, and content spread across an awkwardly large layout.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main problem is a lack of prioritization. When visitors must scroll both horizontally and vertically to find information, the layout becomes an obstacle instead of a guide. Excessive image sizes can also make pages harder to navigate and may contribute to slower loading, depending on how the assets are delivered.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a responsive grid, consistent image dimensions, and clear content sections. Keep related information together and move secondary details to dedicated pages. Compress images and provide appropriate image dimensions to reduce unnecessary loading work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Lesson:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Give every element a clear place in the layout, and make sure visitors can navigate the page without horizontal scrolling.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antique Bottle Collectors Resource \u2014 a collection without a system<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Chaos rating:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25 (4\/5)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-8044 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screenshot_4-1000x783.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"885\" height=\"693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screenshot_4-1000x783.png 1000w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screenshot_4-200x157.png 200w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screenshot_4-400x313.png 400w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screenshot_4-768x601.png 768w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screenshot_4-418x327.png 418w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screenshot_4.png 1049w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 885px) 100vw, 885px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Screenshot taken October 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the website: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mrbottles.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">http:\/\/www.mrbottles.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A website about collecting antique bottles has a natural opportunity to showcase fascinating objects, historical details, and specialist knowledge. But when text colors change unpredictably, images appear without a consistent arrangement, and long blocks of content compete for attention, the collection becomes harder to explore.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a content-organization problem as much as a visual one. Collectors may want to browse by bottle type, manufacturer, period, or other identifying details. Without meaningful categories and predictable navigation, even useful information becomes difficult to find.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A more effective design would organize entries into searchable categories, use consistent image cards, and provide descriptive headings. Long articles should include internal links and clear section breaks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Lesson:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Build a consistent content structure that helps visitors discover information instead of making them search through an unorganized collection.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headhunter Hair Styling \u2014 performance is part of the experience<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Chaos rating:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25 (3\/5)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-8041 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screenshot_1-2-1000x773.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"885\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screenshot_1-2-1000x773.png 1000w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screenshot_1-2-200x155.png 200w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screenshot_1-2-400x309.png 400w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screenshot_1-2-768x594.png 768w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screenshot_1-2-418x323.png 418w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screenshot_1-2.png 1085w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 885px) 100vw, 885px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Screenshot taken October 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.headhunterhairstyling.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.headhunterhairstyling.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A salon website doesn&#8217;t need elaborate animations or dozens of visual effects. It needs to help potential customers find the services, prices, location, opening hours, and booking information they need. The supplied example raises concerns about a basic presentation and slow loading.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Performance is not just a technical detail hidden behind the design. A slow page delays access to the information people came for. Google recommends an LCP of 2.5 seconds or less, an INP of 200 milliseconds or less, and a CLS score of 0.1 or less for a good experience at the 75th percentile of page visits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the site with <a href=\"https:\/\/pagespeed.web.dev\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Google PageSpeed Insights<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and use <a href=\"https:\/\/web.dev\/articles\/vitals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">web.dev&#8217;s Core Web Vitals guidance<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0to identify potential improvements. Optimize large images, remove unnecessary scripts, and avoid heavy effects that don&#8217;t serve a clear purpose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Lesson:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Measure page speed and interaction performance rather than assuming a visually simple website is automatically fast.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yale School of Art \u2014 experimental design needs usable navigation<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Chaos rating:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25 (3\/5)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-8046 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screenshot_6-1000x626.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"885\" height=\"554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screenshot_6-1000x626.png 1000w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screenshot_6-200x125.png 200w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screenshot_6-400x251.png 400w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screenshot_6-768x481.png 768w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screenshot_6-418x262.png 418w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screenshot_6.png 1269w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 885px) 100vw, 885px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Screenshot taken October 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the website: <a href=\"http:\/\/art.yale.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">http:\/\/art.yale.edu<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Yale School of Art has a long history of experimenting with how a school&#8217;s online presence can reflect its creative community. Its previous wiki-based website became known for its unconventional, collaborative, visually unpredictable presentation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But unusual design isn&#8217;t automatically bad design. The important question is whether students, applicants, and visitors can find essential information, understand navigation, and complete their tasks. An experimental interface may work well for an art community while presenting challenges to someone who simply wants to find application requirements or event details.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is also an important freshness issue here: Yale announced a new website in September 2026, describing a redesigned experience with an emphasis on accessibility and clarity. The old site&#8217;s appearance should therefore not be presented as a current screenshot of the live website. See the <a href=\"https:\/\/art.yale.edu\/news\/seeking-senior-administrative-assistant?entrytype=news&amp;slug=new-yale-school-of-art-website-online-today\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">official Yale School of Art announcement<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Lesson:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Creative expression can be part of a website&#8217;s identity, but essential information and navigation should remain accessible and understandable.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Budgets Are Sexy \u2014 inconsistent visual hierarchy<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Chaos rating:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25 (2\/5)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-8048 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screenshot_8-1000x666.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"885\" height=\"589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screenshot_8-1000x666.png 1000w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screenshot_8-200x133.png 200w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screenshot_8-400x266.png 400w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screenshot_8-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screenshot_8-418x278.png 418w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screenshot_8.png 1128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 885px) 100vw, 885px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Screenshot taken October 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the website: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.budgetsaresexy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">http:\/\/www.budgetsaresexy.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not every bad website looks like a digital explosion. Some have a recognizable structure but miss the details that make a design feel polished and easy to use. The supplied Budgets Are Sexy example falls into this category, with a monotonous color scheme, button styling that doesn&#8217;t clearly connect to the surrounding design, and navigation that may be less intuitive for new visitors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The lesson here is subtle: a website can be readable and functional while still making important elements harder to distinguish. Visual hierarchy helps visitors identify the main headline, primary CTA, supporting content, and secondary links.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose a limited palette, maintain consistent button styles, and use contrast and spacing to establish priorities. Navigation labels should describe their destinations clearly rather than relying on visitors to guess.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Lesson:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Use consistent visual cues to distinguish primary actions from secondary content, and test whether first-time visitors can navigate the site without help.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Historian of the Future \u2014 visual noise without a clear message<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Chaos rating:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25 (5\/5)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8049 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screenshot_9-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"776\" height=\"662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screenshot_9-1.png 776w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screenshot_9-1-200x171.png 200w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screenshot_9-1-400x341.png 400w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screenshot_9-1-768x655.png 768w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screenshot_9-1-418x357.png 418w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 776px) 100vw, 776px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Screenshot taken October 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the website: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.historianofthefuture.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">http:\/\/www.historianofthefuture.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acid colors, GIFs, mismatched images, inconsistent typography, and unrelated lists can make a website memorable for all the wrong reasons. The supplied Historian of the Future example illustrates what happens when visual elements compete instead of working together.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The biggest issue is that visitors may struggle to understand what the website is about or what they should do next. A strong first screen should establish the site&#8217;s purpose, while the rest of the page should support that message with relevant content and clear navigation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose a cohesive color palette, limit decorative animation, and use headings to create a logical information hierarchy. Every major section should contribute to the site&#8217;s purpose. If a visual doesn&#8217;t help explain, persuade, or guide, consider removing it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Lesson:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Make the purpose of the website obvious above the fold, then use consistent visuals and a clear CTA to guide visitors forward.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first screen doesn&#8217;t have to look like a psychedelic poster to get noticed. A strong homepage makes the business&#8217;s purpose clear, establishes a visual hierarchy, and gives visitors an obvious next step. See these <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/weblium.com\/blog\/website-homepage-design-examples-of-the-best-homepages\/\" rel=\"\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">homepage design examples<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0for ideas you can apply to your own site.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_most_common_website_design_mistakes_in_2026\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common website design mistakes in 2026<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many common website mistakes are easy to overlook when you&#8217;re focused on how a page looks on your own screen. But web design mistakes to avoid aren&#8217;t limited to colors and fonts: they also include slow performance, inaccessible controls, and confusing user journeys. Some of the most damaging issues are bad UX examples in practice \u2014 visitors can&#8217;t find information or complete a task even when the website looks polished.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Weak visual hierarchy and confusing navigation<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visitors shouldn&#8217;t have to inspect every element to understand where they are or what to do. Use descriptive headings, meaningful section order, consistent navigation labels, and a clear primary CTA.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep the most important information above the fold where practical, but don&#8217;t try to squeeze every detail into the first screen. The goal is to establish the purpose of the page and make the next step obvious.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern web design isn&#8217;t just about adding animations, gradients, or the latest visual trend. The best designs make information easy to scan and navigation predictable. Explore these <a href=\"https:\/\/weblium.com\/blog\/best-modern-website-design-examples\/\" rel=\"\">modern website design examples<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0to see how contemporary layouts can stay both visually engaging and practical.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Slow page speed and poor Core Web Vitals<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2026, performance remains a key part of a good user experience. Google&#8217;s three Core Web Vitals measure different aspects of how a page behaves:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>LCP (Largest Contentful Paint):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> how quickly the main content appears. Aim for 2.5 seconds or less.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>INP (Interaction to Next Paint):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> how quickly a page responds to user interactions. Aim for 200 milliseconds or less.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>CLS (Cumulative Layout Shift):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> how much unexpected movement affects the page. Aim for a score of 0.1 or less.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These thresholds are evaluated at the 75th percentile of page visits. A single lab test doesn&#8217;t tell the whole story, so use <a href=\"https:\/\/pagespeed.web.dev\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">PageSpeed Insights<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to review available field data and diagnostic results.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Large images, unnecessary scripts, and poorly managed embeds can contribute to performance problems. Optimize assets and prioritize fixes that improve the experience for real visitors.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Poor mobile and responsive design<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A desktop layout doesn&#8217;t automatically translate well to a phone. Text may become too small, buttons too difficult to tap, and columns too wide for the screen. Horizontal scrolling is particularly frustrating when visitors are trying to compare products or complete a form.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Responsive design adapts the layout to different screen sizes. Test your navigation, forms, buttons, images, and checkout flow on actual mobile devices or realistic mobile previews. Make sure essential content remains available without awkward zooming or scrolling in multiple directions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Accessibility problems: color contrast, alt text, and keyboard access<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accessibility is not an optional finishing touch. It helps people with different visual, auditory, motor, and cognitive abilities use your website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/WCAG22\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">provide a recognized framework for accessible content. Under WCAG 2.2 Level AA, normal text generally needs a contrast ratio of at least <\/span><b>4.5:1<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, while large text generally needs at least <\/span><b>3:1<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also check that:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Informative images have meaningful alt text<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decorative images can be ignored by assistive technology<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navigation and forms work with a keyboard<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus indicators are visible<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Form fields have clear labels and understandable error messages.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The European Accessibility Act has applied since June 28, 2025, and covers specified products and services, including certain e-commerce services. Its scope and exemptions matter: for example, microenterprises providing services are exempt under the directive. Businesses should check the requirements that apply to their particular services and jurisdiction rather than assuming the law covers every website in the same way. Start with the <a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/EN\/TXT\/?uri=legissum%3A4403933\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">official EU overview.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Generic AI-generated websites without a clear purpose<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AI can help generate page layouts, images, and copy quickly. But speed doesn&#8217;t guarantee a good result. A generic AI-generated website may have vague headlines, repetitive sections, stock imagery that doesn&#8217;t match the business, or a CTA that doesn&#8217;t reflect the visitor&#8217;s needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use AI as a starting point, not a substitute for judgment. Check every headline for specificity, replace generic visuals with relevant imagery, verify factual claims, and make sure each page serves a clear purpose. A small business website should reflect the actual business, its customers, and its offer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not sure how to give an AI-generated design a more original feel? Collect references before you start editing. These <a href=\"https:\/\/weblium.com\/blog\/where-find-inspiration-website\/\" rel=\"\">places to find website design inspiration<\/a> c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">an help you discover visual directions, layouts, and ideas that fit your brand instead of settling for a generic result.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_your_website_breaking_bad_A_10-question_checklist\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is your website breaking bad? A 10-question checklist<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask yourself these 10 questions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Can a new visitor understand what I offer within a few seconds?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Check the main headline and supporting copy above the fold.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Is the primary CTA easy to identify?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Make the next step clear and use consistent button styling.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Can visitors find important pages quickly?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Review the navigation labels, page structure, and internal links.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Is the content easy to scan?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Look for short sections, descriptive headings, readable fonts, and sufficient whitespace.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Does the site work on mobile?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Test menus, images, forms, buttons, and checkout flows on a phone.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Does the page load and respond quickly?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Review LCP, INP, and CLS in <a href=\"https:\/\/pagespeed.web.dev\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Google PageSpeed Insights<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Is the text readable against its background?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Check color contrast against WCAG 2.2 guidance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Can people use the site without a mouse?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Test keyboard navigation, visible focus, and form accessibility.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Do images and links help visitors?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Add useful alt text to informative images and make sure links lead to the right destinations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Does every page have a purpose?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Remove redundant content and make sure each page supports a visitor need or business goal.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use this checklist to identify bad website design before it frustrates your visitors. If several answers raise concerns, you&#8217;ve likely found some website design mistakes worth fixing. Prioritize the issues that prevent people from understanding your offer, navigating the site, or completing important tasks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you answer \u201cno\u201d to several questions, prioritize the problems that block essential tasks first. Fix confusing navigation, inaccessible controls, broken forms, and performance issues before spending time on decorative changes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_create_a_good_website_while_avoiding_the_worst\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to create a good website (while avoiding the worst)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding what makes a website bad gives you a practical starting point: instead of chasing every design trend, focus on the issues that make a site difficult to use and learn how to avoid bad web design from the beginning.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with the visitor&#8217;s goal<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decide what each page should help someone do. A service business might want visitors to request a quote, while an online store needs to help customers compare products and check out. Build the page around that goal instead of adding sections simply because they look impressive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Still deciding what your website should include or what kind of site to build?<\/strong> Check out these <a href=\"https:\/\/weblium.com\/blog\/75-website-ideas-for-launching-a-site\/\" rel=\"\">website ideas for different goals and industries<\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/weblium.com\/blog\/75-website-ideas-for-launching-a-site\/\">\u00a0<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to find a direction before planning your pages and content.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a clear visual hierarchy<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give each page one main message, supporting information, and an obvious next step. Use headings, spacing, typography, and consistent buttons to help visitors understand the relationship between sections. Don&#8217;t make every element equally prominent.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose a responsive, well-structured template<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A quality template gives you a starting point for layout, typography, navigation, and spacing. It can help you avoid common website design mistakes before you even start customizing the content.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/weblium.com\/\" rel=\"\">Weblium<\/a> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">offers ready-made website templates, a visual editor, responsive layouts, and 24\/7 support. You can customize the design and content for your business instead of building every section from scratch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Templates aren&#8217;t a guarantee of a perfect website, though. Replace generic copy, use relevant images, check contrast, and test the final result on mobile.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Start with a design that gets the basics right! <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose a professionally structured, responsive template and customize it to fit your business. Spend less time building from scratch and more time making your website useful to customers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/weblium.com\/templates\/business-website\/\" rel=\"\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore business website templates<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Measure, test, and improve<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use Google PageSpeed Insights to investigate performance, and check out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/web.dev\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">web.dev<\/span><\/a><b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for practical optimization guidance. Review accessibility against the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/WCAG22\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">W3C WCAG 2.2 guidelines<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and ask real users to complete the tasks that matter most.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also monitor analytics to understand where visitors leave the site. A high bounce rate isn&#8217;t automatically proof of bad design: someone may find the answer they need on a single page. Interpret the metric in context and investigate whether visitors are completing the intended task.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The goal isn&#8217;t to make your website perfect on launch day. It&#8217;s to remove friction, make information easier to find, and improve the experience as you learn more about your visitors.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_takeaways\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key takeaways<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>1. If visitors have to think about where to click, they won&#8217;t: <\/strong>uncertainty and chaos are the #1 website killers.<br \/>\n<strong>2. Speed is design too: <\/strong>a page that loads in 8 seconds is already bad, no matter how pretty.<br \/>\n<strong>3. Always check your site on a phone: <\/strong>that&#8217;s where most layouts quietly break.<br \/>\n<strong>4. Low contrast and missing alt text don&#8217;t just look sloppy: <\/strong>they shut real people out.<br \/>\n<strong>5. Start from a professional template: <\/strong>You can easily avoid the lion&#8217;s share of mistakes on this list .<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQ<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What makes a website bad?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>A website can frustrate visitors when it\u2019s cluttered, hard to navigate, slow to load, or difficult to use on a phone. If people can\u2019t quickly find what they need or figure out what to do next, they\u2019re more likely to leave.<\/p>\n<p><b>What is the worst website in the world?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s no official winner, but these 11 bad websites are often mentioned as examples of overwhelming website design.<\/p>\n<p><b>How do I know if my website design is bad?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Start by checking your site\u2019s speed with Google PageSpeed Insights and opening it on your phone. Then ask five people to find your contact details within 10 seconds. If they struggle, your navigation or layout may need work.<\/p>\n<p><b>Can a bad website design hurt SEO?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Yes. Slow loading and poor page experience can affect how people interact with your site, while Google uses Core Web Vitals as part of its page experience assessment. If visitors can\u2019t find what they need, they may leave without taking action.<\/p>\n<p><b>How can I fix a bad website quickly?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Start with the biggest problems: give your homepage one clear focus, compress large images, fix layouts that don\u2019t work on mobile, and make sure your text is easy to read. A few targeted changes can make your site much easier to use. 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