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How to Prep Your Website for 2026

  • Writer: Taylor The Creator Web Designer
    Taylor The Creator Web Designer
  • Oct 14
  • 3 min read

10 Things Every Business Owner Should Review Before the New Year


Taylor The Creator

Your website isn’t just a digital placeholder — it’s your brand’s home, first impression, and often your hardest-working team member.


As 2025 winds down, now is the perfect time to take 20–30 minutes to step back and ask:Is my website really working for me — or just sitting there?


Whether you launched this year or your site’s been coasting for a while, this end-of-year audit will help you refresh, realign, and head into 2026 with confidence.

Let’s dive in.


✅ 1. Mobile Optimization

Over 60% of your visitors are coming from their phones.Pull up your site on a mobile device and ask:

  • Is everything displaying correctly?

  • Are buttons and menus easy to tap?

  • Is the text readable without pinching or zooming?

🔧 Quick Fix: If your site isn’t mobile-friendly, prioritize this first — mobile UX directly impacts your bounce rate and conversions.


⚡ 2. Page Speed

A slow website = lost attention.Use PageSpeed Insights to check your load time.

Look out for:

  • Large, uncompressed images

  • Too many plugins or animations

  • Slow-loading fonts

🎯 Goal: Under 3 seconds is ideal.


🎯 3. Clear Calls to Action (CTAs)

What do you want visitors to DO — and is that obvious?Every key page (especially your homepage) should feature 1 primary CTA:

  • Book a call

  • Join the waitlist

  • Donate now

  • Subscribe

✅ Make sure all buttons and links are working — and that the action they lead to still makes sense.


📅 4. Outdated Info

Take a few minutes to scan for:

  • Expired event dates or promos

  • Old services or pricing

  • An outdated bio or brand story

  • Footers showing 2024 or earlier

🧹 Update anything that feels off, irrelevant, or misaligned with where you’re going in 2026.


🖋 5. Copy & Messaging

Your messaging should evolve as your business does.Ask yourself:

  • Does my homepage clearly explain who I serve and how I help?

  • Am I speaking to my ideal client as they are now?

  • Is my brand voice still aligned with how I want to show up?

✨ A few small copy tweaks can make a huge difference in clarity and connection.


🎨 6. Visual & Brand Consistency

Your site should look like an intentional extension of your brand — not a patchwork of templates.

Review:

  • Fonts and color palettes — are they consistent?

  • Are any images blurry, overly stock-y, or off-brand?

  • Is your logo the latest version?

📸 Pro Tip: If it feels dated, it probably looks dated too.


🔍 7. SEO Check

Search engines still matter. Make sure your site can be found.

  • Each page should have a unique title and meta description

  • Use keywords naturally throughout your copy

  • Images should have alt text

📈 This is the behind-the-scenes work that boosts visibility and traffic over time.


♿ 8. Accessibility

Your site should be usable by everyone.Check for:

  • High contrast between text and background

  • Alt text on all images

  • Clear, descriptive link text (e.g., “Learn More About Our Services” instead of “Click Here”)

🌍 Accessibility isn’t just about compliance — it’s about inclusion.


📊 9. Analytics & Data

What’s working — and how do you know?If you haven’t already:

  • Set up Google Analytics (or use Wix’s built-in analytics tools)

  • Track top pages, bounce rate, and conversion actions

  • Use the data to guide next steps — more of what’s working, less of what’s not

🧠 Data > guesses.


🧩 10. Forms, Links & Integrations

Test every form and button on your site.

  • Are contact or booking forms still working?

  • Are automations or email responses firing properly?

  • Do your email list or CRM integrations still connect?

🛠 Don’t assume — test it yourself or ask a friend to go through the process.


💡 Bonus: Use Our Free Website Audit Checklist

We created a streamlined Website Audit Checklist to help you walk through these 10 steps with ease. It’s available now inside your Creative Circle Hub (exclusively for TTC clients).

📥 Download the Checklist


🎉 Ready for 2026?

If your site’s feeling outdated, unclear, or just a little “meh” — don’t stress. A few smart updates can go a long way. And if a full refresh is on your mind, we’ve got you.


Here’s how TTC Agency can support you:

✅ Book a 1:1 strategy session

✅ Access done-for-you tools in the Creative Circle

✅ Join the 2026 Waitlist for a custom brand + website build

Let 2026 be the year your website finally reflects your brilliance.


💻✨You’ve got this — and we’ve got your back.


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