14 Quick DIY Website Fixes That Will Look Like You Hired a Pro

Whether you already know your website needs help, or you just can’t figure out why it’s not getting the response you want, keep reading for some easy-to-implement fixes.

Sometimes it’s not just one, but many small design details that gang up on you to create one giant amateur vibe. Squished sections, misalignment, and overwhelmingly long paragraphs can quickly make your site look like you threw it together over a weekend, or like you just don't care. Well, you should. Your potential clients do. And they will form an opinion about your business based on what they see.

You don’t necessarily need a total overhaul to improve it. A handful of simple, deliberate changes can make your site look intentional, high-end, and worthy of premium pricing. And you can probably do most of these fixes yourself without the need to hire someone. But if you do need help (with your Wix site), I'm happy to chat.

12 Quick and Easy Website Fixes (in no particular order)

1. Messaging

You don't want confused visitors who leave because they can't tell what your business does or if you can help them. And they shouldn't have to search for this info either. Your website should immediately communicate what you do, who you help, and how it benefits them. Use your Hero section heading and description to explain these points.

2. Spacing

If everything is cramped together with no breathing room, it feels chaotic. Add consistent spacing between sections, text blocks, images, and page edges so the content looks structured and organized. Not every pixel needs to be filled (and shouldn’t be).

3. Alignment

Misaligned elements make a site feel rushed and careless. Keep headings, text, and images consistently lined up so your pages feel intentional and easy to follow. Our brains naturally like to see order and structure — it’s the same reason a messy room feels stressful. Even small shifts, like one button sitting a few pixels off from another, can make the whole page feel off. Consistency in alignment creates visual order, which makes your site instantly feel more polished and professionally built.

4. Sections

Instead of one endless scroll of samey-looking content, break your site into clearly defined sections — 'About,' 'Testimonials,' 'FAQ,' etc. Use background colors, images, graphics, dividing lines, boxes or bold headings to make each section stand out. Visitors should be able to scan and find what they need in seconds, not play Where’s Waldo with your content.

5. Written Content

Nobody wants to read a solid wall of text. Keep paragraphs short so they’re easy to skim and use subheadings, bullet points, quotes, images, or graphics to give the eye a break. Think of each chunk of text as a conversation pause — it helps your reader stay engaged without feeling overwhelmed. And please — never justify paragraphs. It makes written content incredibly hard (and annoying) to read. You should left align for most text to improve readability, but centering can also work great for small amounts of featured text, headings or short quotes.

6. Images

Poor image quality can drag down even the best design. Use high-resolution images that are sharp and well-lit — even if your brand style is moody, they shouldn’t look dark or underexposed. Keep editing styles consistent too. If most of your site is colorful, one random black-and-white image will stand out in a distracting way. Match white balance (warm or cool) so all images have a consistent tone — for example, you don’t want one image looking golden and sunny while the next looks icy blue unless it’s intentional. Try to avoid overly cliché industry photos (like every wellness site with a person doing yoga at sunrise). Personal brand photography will always build more trust.

7. CTAs (calls-to-action)

Your calls to action (buttons and links) should tell people exactly what will happen when they click. Don’t use vague or cutesy words like “Heck yes!”. Use clear labels such as “Sign Up Now” or “Book Your Call” so there's no confusion or misunderstandings. No CTAs at all?? Add some!

CTAs should be consistent and purposeful. Stick to no more than two on a page, and be sure they look distinct, not competing. For example, don’t put a blue button beside a green button — the colors will just fight for attention. Instead, create a clear system: maybe the main CTA is solid and the secondary is outlined, or maybe one uses a dark color and the other is a lighter shade. The point is to choose styles that look different, and then keep them consistent across the whole site.

8. Color

Stick to a limited, cohesive palette that fits with your brand. Any colors can work if used well. The key is contrast and balance. You don’t want to look boring and bland, but you also don’t want too many colors competing for attention. Ensure the text is easy to read by making it stand out against the background. Just be careful: changing colors too much might push you into full-on rebrand territory, which is a whole other can of worms!

9. Fonts

2-3 fonts is plenty. Pick fonts that compliment each other and reflect your brand personality. Use size, weight, color and style variations to create visual interest and hierarchy within your content. Too many fonts will make your site look cluttered and messy.

10. Navigation

Your main menu shouldn't be a dumping ground for every page on your site. Keep it simple with 3–5 clear links and words people actually understand. Think about the pages that are actually going to impact your conversions. You don’t need to waste space linking the word Home since your logo can link back there. Policies, freebies, and other extras can live in the footer where people expect to find them. Highlight the current page so users know where they are. And if you’re going to use a sticky header, keep it slim. A bulky menu that follows you around is more annoying than helpful.

11. Mobile

A beautiful desktop design doesn’t mean it automatically looks good on mobile. In most cases, mobile sites actually need quite a bit of extra attention. Don't be fooled into thinking that a 'responsive' template will just be perfect without any tweaking. Check layouts, spacing, hidden or missing content, alignment, and font size on smaller screens. Make sure buttons are easy to tap and text is readable.

12. Motion

Animation and scrolling effects can add life to a site, but overdoing them is distracting and can slow things down. If every section bounces, slides, or fades in, your visitors will feel more dizzy than impressed. Use motion sparingly so it highlights key content rather than competing with it. Or better yet, use none at all!

13. Cohesion

Your site should feel like all its pieces belong together. That includes photo style, font choices, color palette, and button colors. Inconsistencies make a site feel thrown together and amateur, rather than intentionally designed.

14. Show Your Face

People connect with people, not elusive, faceless brands. Adding at least one good quality photo of yourself can instantly make your business feel more approachable and trustworthy. Skip the stiff headshot from ten years ago — go for images that feel current, friendly, and aligned with your brand.

Need a fresh set of eyes on your site? I offer Wix redesigns (I call them Wix Makeovers) and 2 or 3-day semi-custom Wix website builds to get your site looking intentional, cohesive, and client-ready — fast. Want to learn more? Feel free to contact me with questions or visit my web design services page.