HOSTCUPID · WEBSITE GUIDES
Refresh it or rebuild it?
Choose based on what is wrong with the current website.
A redesign changes how your website looks and works for visitors. A rebuild replaces its underlying structure or platform. Check the problem before paying for either.
A redesign may be enough
- The platform still receives updates.
- Pages and forms work, but the layout is dated.
- Your content is useful but difficult to navigate.
- Mobile spacing, fonts or buttons need improvement.
Consider a rebuild when
- Your platform no longer supports needed features.
- The site relies on unsupported software.
- Major features repeatedly break.
- The structure makes routine content changes difficult.
Protect what already works
- Keep a copy of the website and database.
- Record important URLs and search landing pages.
- Redirect replaced URLs to their closest useful pages.
- Check forms, payments, analytics and mobile layouts before launch.
Ask for a review first
- Share the website and the problems your customers face.
- List the features and content you want to retain.
- Compare the cost and scope of each option.
- Agree the migration, testing and handover plan.