🔥Top 10 Website Mistakes New Coaches Make (And How to Fix Them Fast)
If you're a new coach trying to establish an online presence, your website can either attract dream clients — or push them away. And guess what? Most beginners make the same costly mistakes that stop their coaching business from growing online.
In this post, we break down the top 10 website mistakes new coaches make, along with simple, actionable fixes you can implement today. Whether it's a missing call-to-action, poor mobile design, or lack of clarity in your offer, each problem comes with a beginner-friendly solution.
This is perfect for coaches, creatives, and new entrepreneurs who want a professional site that actually converts, without needing a designer or tech team.
👉 Read on to make sure your site isn’t quietly costing you leads and income — and learn how Beginner2Boss Creatives can help you launch with confidence.
💡 Why These Mistakes Matter
Your website is your digital storefront. It’s where potential clients go to learn who you are, what you offer, and whether they can trust you.
But if your site is hard to navigate, unclear, or unprofessional? They’ll bounce, often in under 15 seconds.
And that means you’re losing money, opportunities, and momentum.
Let’s fix that.
⚠️ Top 10 Website Mistakes New Coaches Make (and How to Fix Them)
❌ 1. No Clear Call-to-Action
Visitors don’t know what to do next.
✅ Fix: Add a bold, consistent CTA (Call-To-Action) on every page.
Examples:
“Book Your Free Discovery Call”
“Download My Free Guide”
“Start Your Coaching Journey Today”
❌ 2. Too Much Text, Not Enough Clarity
You're trying to say everything… which means nothing stands out.
✅ Fix: Use short, benefit-driven sentences that explain:
Who you help
What you help with
What they’ll walk away with
(Tip: Add headlines and bullet points to guide the eye.)
❌ 3. Unprofessional or Outdated Design
First impressions matter , and an outdated or cluttered site breaks trust.
✅ Fix: Use a clean, mobile-optimized, modern template like these from Beginner2Boss Creatives. Your visuals should match your professionalism.
❌ 4. Lack of Branding
No consistent fonts, colors, tone, or visuals.
✅ Fix: Create a simple brand style guide. Choose:
2–3 brand colors
1 header font + 1 body font
A tone that reflects your voice (friendly? motivational? expert?)
❌ 5. No Client Testimonials
New visitors are unsure if you’re credible or experienced.
✅ Fix: Add 2–3 testimonials from past clients, friends, or beta sessions.
If you're brand new, use character references or results-based feedback from related work.
❌ 6. Confusing Navigation
If visitors can’t find what they need in 5 seconds, they’ll leave.
✅ Fix: Keep your navigation bar simple:
Home
About
Services/Offers
Contact
Blog
Bonus: Add a “Start Here” button or banner for clarity.
❌ 7. No Email Signup or Lead Magnet
No way to collect leads = no future client list.
✅ Fix: Offer a simple freebie like a PDF guide, checklist, or workbook. Use email signup forms connected to platforms like Flodesk, Mailchimp, or ConvertKit.
Example: “Download my 3-step Reset Guide for Busy Moms”
❌ 8. No SEO Strategy
Your site won’t show up in Google without keywords and optimization.
✅ Fix: Start with beginner SEO:
Use keywords in headers and image names
Write clear meta titles + descriptions
Use alt-text on all images
Start a blog to build organic traffic
❌ 9. Not Mobile-Friendly
Most traffic comes from phones — and if it looks bad, visitors will leave.
✅ Fix: Use a responsive, mobile-optimized Squarespace template. All Beginner2Boss templates are tested on mobile, tablet, and desktop views.
❌ 10. DIY Gone Wrong
Trying to design from scratch leads to burnout and low conversion.
✅ Fix: Use templates designed by branding experts who understand coaching and conversion. With Beginner2Boss, you get launch-ready layouts, messaging prompts, and tech tutorials.
🛠️ How Beginner2Boss Creatives Helps You Avoid All These Mistakes
When you choose a template from our shop, you’re not just getting a pretty layout, you’re getting:
🔧 Built-in strategy and structure
🎨 Branding made simple
✍🏽 Copywriting prompts that convert
🎥 Step-by-step video tutorials
🛎 Tech support and launch checklists
It’s not about having a perfect website. It’s about having a clear, trustworthy, and intentional one that helps your audience know, like, and trust you enough to take action.
If your website is making any of these 10 mistakes, don’t panic. Every coach starts somewhere. The key is starting smart and staying consistent.
With Beginner2Boss Creatives, you’ll have the tools, templates, and tech support you need to launch and grow your coaching business online — with confidence.
👉 Ready to fix your website fast? Browse our beginner-friendly templates now