What to check first
- Identify what still works and has value
- List the business problems that must be solved
- Consider search visibility, content, access, and maintainability
Identify what is worth keeping
List useful pages, search traffic, customer proof, integrations, and content that still answers questions. An older design may need careful mobile, typography, or form repairs without losing established value.
Compare the real costs
Estimate the repair and the total work of a rebuild, including content migration, redirect mapping, testing, and future maintenance. A new design is not a solution if it repeats unclear services or broken contact paths.
Launch without losing continuity
If a rebuild makes sense, preserve important URLs and useful copy, test on real screen sizes, and verify inquiries after launch. Measure whether customers can understand the site and contact the business more easily.
Is age alone a reason to rebuild?
No. The decision should follow the site's limits and the business's goals.
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Greg Grigorian
Greg is a Long Island webmaster with more than two decades of experience repairing, building, securing, and managing business websites. Clients speak directly with Greg, so the person reviewing the problem is also the person responsible for the work.
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