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Reality: A slow or non-responsive site kills conversion.

  • Writer: THEODORE GEORGEDAKIS
    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:


  1. Run a speed-loading test on your site (with tools like PageSpeed Insights ).

  2. View your site on mobile and tablet. Is it easy to use?

  3. Ask yourself: If I were a customer… would I know what to do in 3 seconds?

  4. 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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