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    Website Redesign Checklist: How to Improve Speed, SEO, Design and Conversions

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    CloudShift Digital Team

    Digital Strategist

    April 15, 2024
    12 min read
    Website redesign process and UI design

    Is your website looking dated? Is it slow? Is it failing to generate the leads it once did? A redesign is a powerful way to reset your digital strategy, but it requires careful planning to avoid common pitfalls.

    1. The Pre-Redesign Audit

    Before designing anything, look at your current data. Which pages are performing well? Where are people dropping off? Use tools like Google Analytics and Hotjar to understand your users' behavior.

    2. SEO Migration Strategy

    This is where most redesigns fail. You must ensure that your old URLs are mapped to your new ones using 301 redirects. Failing to do this can destroy your search rankings overnight.

    Conversion Tip

    Reducing your page load time from 3 seconds to 1 second can increase conversion rates by up to 3x. Performance should be a primary goal of your redesign.

    The Ultimate Redesign Checklist

    • Mobile-First Design: Ensure the mobile experience is the priority, not an afterthought.
    • Accessibility (WCAG): Make sure your site is usable by everyone, including those with disabilities.
    • Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO): Strategically place CTAs and simplify forms.
    • Content Strategy: Update your messaging to reflect your current business goals.

    How CloudShift Digital Can Help

    We don't just "make things pretty." We build high-performance websites that are engineered for speed, SEO, and conversions. Our redesign process is data-driven and focused on your bottom line.

    In conclusion, the path to digital excellence requires the right partner and the right strategy. CloudShift Digital is committed to being that partner for your business.

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