Your website is often the first place people go to learn about your business. If it’s hard to use or takes too long to load, it can turn people away before they get to know you.

Many small businesses and nonprofits face these common website mistakes. The good news is they’re usually easy to fix. Here are seven common ones so your site can work better for you.

One of the first questions I get when I tell people that I build websites is: “Which platform is better?” I believe the answer really depends on the goal for your site, how fast you need it built, your budget, and the specific requirements for your website. For small to medium-sized businesses wanting a website, there are four main options: Wix, Squarespace, WordPress, and Webflow.