When Is the Right Time to Redesign your website?

Posted on February 25, 2008
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If you run a website, chances are you often wonder whether it is the right time to do a total redesign of the layout of your website. Here are some points to consider:

Redesign for a specific purpose
Be sure why you want to redesign your website. A design serves a specific purpose. If you are not sure whether to redesign or overhaul your website, then it is best not to redesign yet.

Try to retain website brand/identity
On the other hand, if your website design has been the same for a few years, you may want to consider a fresh look but you should retain your website identity. It may be wise to keep your logo so your visitors can recognize your site even though you have a new design and new layout.

Ask your readers what they think.
To play it safe, put a poll on your site to let your visitors do the talking. If they think it is necessary for the website to have a fresh look, ask them what they would like to see in your new design and incorporate where possible.