5 quick website fixes that build more trust

Think of your website as the digital version of your office or shop. When someone visits for the first time, they notice simple things that either build trust or quietly create doubt. The good news is that many of those details are easy to fix if you know where to look.

1. Clean up the first screen

The first screen that loads above the fold is where visitors decide whether to stay or leave. Remove any extra banners, pop ups or long paragraphs that distract from your main message. Make sure there is:

• One clear headline that says what you do and who you help
• A short supporting line that explains the value in simple language
• One main button that tells people what to do next, such as "Book a call" or "See services"

2. Make contact details easy to find

People trust brands that feel reachable. If visitors have to search deeply to find your number, email or location, they will feel less confident. Add clear contact options in:

• The top navigation or header
• The footer on every page
• A simple contact page with a short form and direct details

Even if most people do not call, just seeing real contact information increases trust immediately.

3. Fix spacing, alignment and basic layout issues

Design is not only about colours and graphics. Simple things like uneven spacing, misaligned buttons or random font sizes can make a website feel rushed. Spend time to:

• Use consistent spacing between sections and paragraphs
• Align headings, text and buttons to a clear grid
• Use two or three font sizes for headings, sub headings and body text

These are small adjustments, but they make your site feel calm, organised and more premium.

4. Check loading speed on mobile

A slow website feels unreliable, even if your service is excellent. You do not have to become a performance expert to make progress. Start with basic checks:

• Compress large images so they are lighter but still clear
• Remove any unused plugins or scripts you no longer need
• Test your site on a normal 4G mobile connection, not only on fast Wi Fi

Faster pages keep people on the site longer, which directly supports trust and conversions.

5. Bring your visuals under one simple system

If each page uses different colours, buttons and image styles, your brand will feel inconsistent. Choose a small set of elements and stick to them:

• One main colour and one support colour for accents and buttons
• One primary typeface for headings and body text
• A clear style for images, such as clean product photos or minimal mockups

This does not limit creativity. Instead, it makes everything look like it belongs to the same brand, which feels stable and trustworthy to visitors.

Where to start next

You do not have to fix everything in one night. Choose one or two sections from this list and improve them this week. Then move to the next. Over a short time, your website will feel sharper, clearer and far more trustworthy, without a full rebuild.

If you want support, the ProDo team can review your current site and suggest a small, practical list of improvements that match your budget and goals.