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Stylish but empty store symbolising a well-designed website that doesn’t generate sales.
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1

Clutter everywhere

Cramming everything onto one page just confuses people. It’s like yelling 20 offers at someone at once.

Fix: Keep it clean. One clear purpose per page.
2

Tiny, timid CTAs

If your “Buy Now” button looks like it’s ashamed to be there, don’t expect clicks.

Fix: Make CTAs obvious, bold, and bossy.
3

Stock photo overload

Nothing says “generic” like the same grinning business team photo everyone else uses.

Fix: Show your real team, real work, and real results.
4

Ignoring mobile

If your site breaks on a phone, it’s broken—period. Most visitors are on mobile, so don’t treat it as an afterthought.
5

Over-designed and under-performing

Fancy animations and massive images might look cool to you, but customers just want the page to load.

Fix: Prioritise function over fireworks.
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Sean McMahon

Hi, I’m Sean - Chief Pixel Wrangler at Electric Pencil. I help businesses stop wasting money on websites that just sit there looking pretty. At Electric Pencil, we design, write, and market websites that actually work - websites that sell, convert, and pull their weight like a star employee. With years of experience in digital strategy, web design, content, eCommerce, and marketing, my job is simple: cut through the digital noise, make things clear, and get results. No jargon. No fluff. Just smart solutions that help your business grow.

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