Redesign decisions

Cheap Fixes That Make an Old Site Feel Current

Most of what reads as "outdated" is a handful of specific, inexpensive things — not a reason to rebuild from scratch.

Update typography and spacing

Cramped text, small fonts, and outdated typefaces are among the fastest visual tells of an old site — modernising type choices and adding breathing room between elements is inexpensive and disproportionately effective.

Refresh the photography

Old, low-resolution, or stylistically dated photos age a site faster than almost anything else. New, well-lit, current photos — even without a full redesign — meaningfully shift how current the site feels.

Update visible dates and stale content

A footer copyright year stuck years in the past, a blog with no recent posts, or outdated statistics all signal neglect to a visitor, regardless of how the rest of the site looks.

Fix the mobile experience specifically

A site that was built desktop-first years ago often shows its age most obviously on mobile. Targeted mobile fixes — even without a full redesign — address where a majority of visitors will actually notice the datedness first.

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