A cluttered website isn’t just hard on your visitors—it’s hard on you too. Outdated pages, duplicate content, and a messy back-end can make managing your site a frustrating experience. Let’s talk about how to tidy things up so your website is easier to use and keep.
Tips for De-cluttering Your Website
1. Do a Content Audit
Take some time to go through your website page by page. Find anything that’s outdated, irrelevant, or no longer useful.
- What Works: Create a simple spreadsheet to track your pages, noting what to keep, update, or remove.
2. Merge Similar Pages
If you have multiple pages covering the same topic, consider merging them into one. It’s better to have one strong, comprehensive page than several weaker ones.
- Quick Tip: Redirect old URLs to the updated page to avoid broken links.
3. Organize Your Backend
A clean backend makes managing your website a lot easier. Group related files and use consistent naming conventions for media and documents.
- Example: Use folders for images and name files descriptively, like “product-photo-red-shirt.jpg.”
Why De-cluttering Matters
De-cluttering doesn’t just make your site easier to manage—it also improves the user experience. Visitors can find what they need faster, and search engines reward sites that are well-organized and easy to navigate.
Need a Hand?
Feeling overwhelmed by the idea of a content cleanup? I can help you sort through your site, find what’s worth keeping, and get rid of what’s not. A little organization goes a long way toward making your site more manageable and effective.
Reach out if you’d like to chat about simplifying your website—I’d love to help.
Tomorrow, we’ll wrap up the series. We will explore how to future-proof your site for AI-driven search and voice assistants. Don’t miss it!
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