{"id":3284,"date":"2026-09-20T13:30:31","date_gmt":"2026-09-20T11:30:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studiolp.dk\/7-places-on-your-website-you-should-remember-to-update\/"},"modified":"2026-09-21T18:22:34","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T16:22:34","slug":"7-places-on-your-website-you-should-remember-to-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studiolp.dk\/en\/7-places-on-your-website-you-should-remember-to-update\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Places on Your Website You Should Remember to Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A website doesn&#8217;t have to look old to be outdated.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The design still works fine. The menu works. The pages open.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But maybe there\u2019s an old phone number listed in the footer\u2014one that belongs to an employee who no longer works there. Or a message saying something is \u201ccoming soon\u201d\u2014and has been for two years.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s often the little things that reveal that the website is no longer being kept up to date.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are seven places I&#8217;d start.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. The Footer<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The footer appears at the bottom of almost every page.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And that&#8217;s exactly why it&#8217;s easy to overlook.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here you&#8217;ll often find:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>phone number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>email address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>business address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CVR number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>social media links<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>legal aspects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>copyright information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When something changes at the company, the most important pages may be updated first.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The footer remains.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s why it&#8217;s a good place to start when you want to check whether the website still displays the correct information.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Contact Information<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An outdated phone number or an incorrect email address is more than just a minor mistake.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This could mean that a potential customer simply can&#8217;t get in touch with you.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be sure to check the information at:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the contact page<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the footer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>employee pages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CTA Sections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>forms and confirmations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PDF Files and Downloads<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And while you&#8217;re at it, please test the contact form as well.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It may appear to work, even though the message never gets through.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See also:  <a href=\"https:\/\/studiolp.dk\/en\/is-your-contact-form-working-heres-how-to-tell-if-inquiries-are-getting-lost\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2846\">Is your contact form working? Here&#8217;s how to tell if inquiries are getting lost <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Employees and Team Pages<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Team pages quickly become outdated.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An employee is leaving.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A new one is coming.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Titles, phone numbers, or areas of responsibility change.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the website still lists people who no longer work for the company, it can quickly raise doubts in the visitor&#8217;s mind.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The same applies the other way around.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If new employees never visit the website, the site may no longer provide an accurate picture of the company.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Services and Products<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Companies often grow faster than their websites.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maybe you&#8217;re offering something new.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Perhaps an old benefit is no longer relevant.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or your website still describes your work the same way it did three years ago, even though the company has evolved.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, review the most important service and product pages and ask:<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Is this still what we offer\u2014and what we want to be known for?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the answer is no, the solution doesn&#8217;t necessarily have to be a redesign.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maybe the content just needs to be updated.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Links<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A link may work fine on the day it is posted.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A year later, the page it links to may have been moved or deleted.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The result is a dead end.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This applies to both internal links on your own website and links to external sites.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A broken link may seem like a minor detail, but it quickly becomes annoying if it leads to something important\u2014such as a product brochure, contact information, or a key subpage.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s why it&#8217;s a good idea to test the most important links on a regular basis.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Old Messages and Temporary Content<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cComing soon.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cNew website coming soon.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cWe will be closed for vacation starting\u2026\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cCome visit us at the trade show in May.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Temporary messages tend to become surprisingly permanent.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They are posted on the website because they are important right now\u2014and forgotten once the moment has passed.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So be sure to check out, among other things:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>campaign pages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>banners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>pop-ups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>news<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hours of Operation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vacation Information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Past Events<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the information is no longer relevant, it must be removed or updated.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. The things you no longer notice yourself<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you look at your own website often, you eventually stop really seeing it.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You know where the menu is.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You know what the text means.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You might no longer notice the old phrasing, the outdated image, or the information that only makes sense because you&#8217;re familiar with the company yourself.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s why it can be helpful to visit the website as a new customer from time to time.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start on the front page.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click around.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read the text.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Try it on your phone.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find the contact information.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And ask:<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If I didn&#8217;t already know the company, would this still make sense?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You don&#8217;t necessarily need a new website<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a website starts to feel outdated, the first thought is often:<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cWe need a new website.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But that isn&#8217;t always necessary.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes, a thorough cleanup can make a surprisingly big difference.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Update the text.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Delete old pages.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fix broken links.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Replace the images that are no longer appropriate.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure your contact information is correct.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And make sure the most important features are still working.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the foundation is still sound, the website might only need a little attention rather than a complete overhaul.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When was the last time you reviewed your own website?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not to change the design.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just to see if everything still fits.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Small, outdated details can be easy to overlook when you&#8217;re familiar with the website.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But for a first-time visitor, they are part of the overall impression.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Outdated contact information, broken links, and outdated content can easily creep in. 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