{"id":71810,"date":"2019-02-05T12:52:35","date_gmt":"2019-02-05T18:52:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/?post_type=resource&p=71810"},"modified":"2022-01-30T16:53:55","modified_gmt":"2022-01-30T22:53:55","slug":"common-enterprise-problems","status":"publish","type":"resource","link":"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/resources\/common-enterprise-problems\/","title":{"rendered":"Most Common Enterprise Website Problems & How to Fix Them"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Almost every company can benefit from running its own website. Without an online presence, you could be missing out on a lot of business. However, you can’t just slap together a website and call it a day, unless you don\u2019t want people to take you seriously.<\/p>\n

A well-built enterprise website<\/a> lets visitors know that your business is a force to be reckoned with. It will explain what you do, and make it clear how you can help potential clients. Of course, it also helps if it looks pristine and works flawlessly.<\/p>\n

In this article, we’ll talk about some of the most common problems you can run into with an enterprise website. We’ll explain how they can affect your business, and offer some tips to help you sidestep them. Let’s get to work!<\/p>\n

Common Technical Issues With Enterprise Websites<\/h2>\n

Your business’ website represents your company online, so it’s essential that it isn’t plagued by technical problems. These issues can come in all shapes and sizes, but here are some of the most common:<\/p>\n

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  1. Website downtime<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Long loading times<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Broken pages<\/li>\n
  4. Lack of proper indexing by search engines<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The first two items shouldn’t be a problem if you choose a reliable web host. That means you\u2019ll want to be picky when it comes to selecting your hosting provider.<\/p>\n

    As for broken pages, they are one of the most annoying experiences for visitors. Therefore, it’s up to you to regularly check your website, and make sure all of its content is loading as intended. That shouldn’t be a problem to do manually, unless your enterprise website is massive.<\/p>\n

    Finally, you want people to easily be able to find your enterprise website in the first place. After all, one of its primary purposes is to represent your company online. In most cases, people will find your site using search engines. Fortunately, sites like Google typically ‘index’ your website automatically after it goes up.<\/p>\n

    In some cases, however, search engines may not index your site (or parts of it) correctly. This can prevent you from getting organic traffic. We’ll talk about how to deal with that and similar issues in a few minutes. First, let\u2019s look at some of the other common problems on enterprise sites.<\/p>\n

    Lack of Consistency in Enterprise Websites<\/h2>\n

    Most popular websites offer intuitive and pleasant browsing experiences. While you’re navigating them, every page and element feels organic, and it’s not a chore to find the content you want.<\/p>\n

    That’s the standard every site should aspire to \u2013 particularly company websites. After all, you want visitors to see that you run an efficient and professional operation. Your enterprise website’s design plays a key role in making that apparent.<\/p>\n

    Consistency in your site\u2019s design and structure can be just as important. To ensure this, you\u2019ll want to:<\/p>\n