Post by Westgate Communications Ltd

📅  Last week we looked at what keeps users on your website. Now, let’s flip things… Even the best-designed sites can drive people away if the basics aren’t right. Here are five common pitfalls that make users quickly head for the exit. ❌ 5 reasons people leave your website immediately Not all exits are accidental. Here are common culprits that drive users away 1️⃣ Slow load times Heavy images, bloated pages, or bad hosting can kill your bounce rate. Especially painful on mobile. 2️⃣ Too many pop-ups Yes, cookie notices and email signups matter (and are part of law in the case of the former), but stack too many at once and people will leave before engaging. 3️⃣ SSL/security warnings A browser red flag = instant loss of trust. Make HTTPS a baseline, not a bonus. 4️⃣ Confusing design If your interface is more “art gallery” than easily-usable, users will click away in frustration. Clarity > cleverness. 5️⃣ Poor mobile experience More than 50% of web traffic is mobile. A non-responsive layout alienates half your audience. 🔻 User friction = lost trust and revenue. 💬 Have you ever abandoned a website instantly? What made you leave? Let us know below.