Reality: A slow or non-responsive site kills conversion.
- THEODORE GEORGEDAKIS
- Oct 5
- 2 min read
We all love beautiful things. Especially when it comes to the image of our business online. An impressive design, beautiful photos, animations, high-res video background… yes, the result can be eye candy.
But what if all of this takes 7 seconds to load? Or if it doesn't adapt properly to mobile? Or if the user is looking to click "Buy" and can't find it?
👉 The most “beautiful” site in the world is meaningless… if it doesn't sell.
The hard truth is that speed and user experience are the ALPHA and OMEGA. According to research:
A delay of just 1 second can reduce conversions by 7%.
If your site is more than 3 seconds slow, over 53% of mobile visitors simply leave.
Google takes loading speed into account in its search results rankings.
What does this mean to you?
Your site is not just your “showcase”. It is a performance tool. And like any tool, it needs to work properly:
Loads quickly on all devices.
Be responsive (a must).
Have a clear call to action.
To guide the user smoothly towards conversion.
Don't distract with unnecessary, confusing design elements.
“Let's do something impressive...”
Often, businesses fall into the trap of aesthetic appeal. They pay thousands of euros for a website that is beautiful, but no one sees it (bad speed → low SEO). Or no one knows what to do when they visit it. Or it simply doesn't load properly on mobile.
✅ What to do:
Run a speed-loading test on your site (with tools like PageSpeed Insights ).
View your site on mobile and tablet. Is it easy to use?
Ask yourself: If I were a customer… would I know what to do in 3 seconds?
Talk to an expert to optimize UX/UI & technical elements.
DAY ONE Insight:
The “beauty” of your site matters – only when it supports your goal. At DAY ONE, we design websites that are not only beautiful, but fast, flexible and conversion-ready.
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