Is your website still telling the story of the business you were three years ago? In this episode of SoTellUs Time, Trevor Howard and Troy Howard dive into the signs that it’s time for a brand refresh—and how you can update your image without blowing your budget. Whether you’re a solopreneur, small‐business owner, or marketing manager, you’ll learn practical tips to make a powerful first impression and keep your brand ahead of the curve.
📌 What You’ll Learn
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Why Your Website Might Be Hurting Your Business: Discover how outdated branding, clunky design trends, and technical glitches can turn prospects away.
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Key Signals It’s Time to Refresh: From stale fonts to poor mobile UX and lagging SEO, we cover the red flags you can’t ignore.
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Budget-Friendly Update Tactics: Learn how swapping a hero image, refining your navigation, and rewriting key copy can deliver big impact—fast.
⏱ Timestamps
0:00 – Intro & Episode Overview
2:00 – Why Your Website Might Be Hurting Your Business
7:00 – Signs It’s Time to Update Your Website
12:00 – Practical Ways to Update Without Spending a Fortune
19:00 – Conclusion & Website Refresh Challenge
1. Why Your Website Might Be Hurting Your Business
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Business Evolution: Your services and audience have changed, but your site still reflects “Phase 1.”
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Design Trends Change Fast: What looked sleek in 2020 feels clunky in 2025—first impressions matter!
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Functionality Issues: Slow load times, broken links, and poor mobile navigation cost you credibility and conversions.
2. Signs It’s Time to Update
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Dated Look & Feel: Tired fonts, stock-heavy imagery, and DIY logos can undermine a premium brand.
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Messaging Misalignment: Are your mission, values, and CTAs in sync with your ideal customer?
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Mobile Optimization Gaps
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