What to check before redesigning a website.
Understand the current site first.
Before changing layouts, check which pages get traffic, which pages bring enquiries, what people search for and where the current site loses clarity.
That avoids replacing useful pages with a prettier site that has less search value.
Plan redirects before launch.
If URLs are changing, redirects need to be planned. Important old pages should point to the closest relevant new page.
This matters for users, search engines and any links already pointing to the current site.
Use the redesign to improve structure.
A redesign is a good time to split important services into stronger pages, add useful location content and improve internal links.
It is also a good time to remove thin or duplicated content that is not helping the site.
Check conversion routes on every key page.
Every important page should make the next step obvious. That might be a contact form, phone link, enquiry button or link to a more specific service page.
The redesign should make the site easier to use, not just nicer to look at.