Your Website Has a Shelf Life

October 6, 2025

Websites age like any other asset — design trends, technology, and user expectations change. Regular reviews and updates keep your site fast, secure, and competitive.

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When Does My Website Expire?

Why Websites Expire

Design trends shift. What looked modern five years ago can feel outdated today, giving visitors the wrong impression about your brand. Technology also evolves: browsers, devices, and coding standards change, making older sites slower, less secure, and harder to update. At the same time, customer expectations rise — people now demand mobile-first, lightning-fast experiences, and anything less sends them straight to competitors.
https://neilpatel.com/blog/loading-time/
https://www.thinkwithgoogle.com/consumer-insights/consumer-trends/mobile-site-load-time-statistics/

Risks of Hanging Onto an Old Site

Holding onto an outdated website comes with hidden costs. Older platforms often lack critical security updates, leaving your business vulnerable to hacks and downtime. They also struggle with SEO — Google’s algorithm favors fast, mobile-friendly sites, so a sluggish design directly hurts rankings and visibility. And perhaps most damaging, a stale site undermines trust: customers judge credibility in seconds, and outdated design signals neglect.
https://developers.google.com/search/blog/2020/05/evaluating-page-experience
https://www.portent.com/blog/analytics/research-site-speed-hurting-everyones-revenue.htm

When to Refresh

If your site is more than three years old, it’s smart to review its speed, mobile performance, and design against today’s standards. A regular checkup ensures your website stays relevant, competitive, and trusted.

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