3 Signs You’ve Outgrown Your DIY Website (And What to Do Next)

DIY websites are awesome when you're just getting started. They're affordable, fast to launch, and let you get your business online without a ton of hassle.

But here’s the thing: they're meant to be a starting point, not a forever solution.

As your business grows, your website needs to grow with it. And if you're still running everything off the same template you launched with two years ago… it might be doing more harm than good.

So how do you know when it’s time to move on from your DIY website?

1. Your Website Doesn’t Show Up on Google

You can’t grow your business if people can’t find you.

One of the biggest signs you’ve outgrown your starter site is when it’s not ranking—or even showing up—in Google search results.

That’s usually because of one (or more) of these issues:

• Missing or poor meta descriptions

• No keyword targeting

• No alt text on images

• Poor mobile performance or slow load speeds

• No Google Analytics or Search Console setup

  
  

DIY platforms often don’t make SEO a priority—and unless you know what to look for, you could be completely invisible to people who are actively searching for what you offer.

2. You Feel Embarrassed to Share the Link

This one hits hard. You’ve done amazing work. You’ve evolved your services. Maybe you’ve rebranded, grown your team, or raised your prices.

But your website? Still stuck in the past.

If you feel awkward dropping your link in a Facebook group, or you find yourself saying “just DM me instead” when someone asks for your website—it’s time.

Your website should make you feel proud.It should represent where your business is now, not where it was when you launched.

This isn’t about bells and whistles—it’s about being confident in your digital first impression.

3. Customers Struggle to Find What They Need

Think about the last time you visited a clunky or outdated website. Did you stay and dig around… or bounce immediately?

Your customers do the same thing.

If your site is hard to navigate, loads slowly, or lacks clear direction, your visitors won’t stick around. And more importantly—they won’t convert.

Here are some common culprits:

• No clear navigation or menu

• Broken links or outdated info

• No obvious contact button or lead form

• Missing calls-to-action (CTAs)

  
  

A good website should feel easy, intuitive, and helpful. If you’re getting the same questions over and over—or if people are still messaging you on social media for basic info—it’s a sign your site isn’t doing its job.

So… What Should You Do Next?

First, don’t panic. Needing a new website doesn’t mean you failed—it means you’ve grown. And that’s something to celebrate. 🎉

Here’s what we recommend:

✅ Audit your current site.

Check your mobile experience, navigation, and how easy it is to find your services or contact info.

✅ Track your SEO.

If you’re not showing up in local or industry-specific searches, it’s time to work on your optimization.

✅ Think about your goals.

Are you trying to get more leads? Book more calls? Build credibility? Your website should support those goals clearly.

✅ Don’t go it alone.

That’s where we come in. At Bumblebee Digital Marketing, we help small businesses like yours transition from DIY to done-right—without the overwhelm. We build websites that are clear, search-friendly, and easy to maintain (even if you’re not techy).

Let’s build something that reflects where you’re going—not where you started.We’ll walk you through it, step by step.

📞 888-337-BUZZ (2899)🌐 bumblebeedigitalmarketing.com

You’ve grown—your website should grow with you.