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The Website Design Habits Making Users Hate Your Site
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- Dec 15, 2025
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Summary
You ever land on a website and instantly feel… irritated? Like something’s off, even if you can’t quite put your finger on it? Yeah. Your users feel that too. In this episode, I’m calling out the website design habits that quietly push people away — the unnecessary animations, the chaotic menus, the inconsistent images, the confusing links, and all the things we think look clever but actually make visitors hate being on our sites. And I’m not ranting for the sake of it. These choices cost you enquiries, sales, and trust. We’ll talk through why these habits creep in, what they’re doing to your user experience, and the simple fixes that make your site feel cleaner, calmer, and more professional (without stripping out your creativity). If you build websites for clients — or you’re guilty of “just adding one more animation” — this one’s for you. Come and find out more at websitesmadesimple.co.uk or email me at [email protected] Skip to the good bits: 00:00 "Over-Animating Websites: A Problem" 04:54 "Traditional Header Menus Matter" 08:36 "Clear Clickable Navigation Tips" 13:34 Create a Brand Kit Now 14:37 "Website Design and SEO Insights" Mentioned in this episode: Remember to sign up for our blogging masterclass! Go to https://websitesmadesimple.co.uk/masterclass Blogging masterclass Join the Phoenix Programme Find out more about joining the Phoenix Programme Phoenix Programme