Designing your own website can be exciting—but it’s easy to make simple mistakes that turn visitors away. In this video, you’ll learn the most common DIY website design pitfalls and, more importantly, how to avoid them. With a few smart adjustments, you can create a site that looks professional, builds trust, and actually works to support your business goals.
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Learn the common design mistakes that can turn visitors away.
Discover how to make your site look more polished and professional.
Understand why mobile-friendly design is so important.
See how simple fixes can make your site easier to use.
Ready to take things further? Check out our more of our videos and courses which include beginner-friendly, easy to follow tips, tricks and tutorials. Perfect for small business owners who want results without the tech overwhelm!

Hatchling Web is led by Nadia Kerr, a seasoned full-stack LAMP developer with over 20 years of experience in web design & development, WordPress, SEO, and digital strategy. Nadia has a passion for demystifying the web for business owners and is known for her clear, supportive teaching style.
Her journey began with her own eCommerce venture, DigiGifts, where she learned firsthand the power of SEO and user-friendly design to grow a business on a budget. Since then, she’s helped countless clients and students build, manage, and optimise their websites with confidence.
Nadia has also shared her expertise as a speaker at local WordPress Meetups and WordCamp Sydney, presenting on SEO fundamentals and advanced functionalities for WordPress users.
