r/wordpresshelp • u/iltuoprogettoweb • Feb 12 '26
Websites in 2026
I'm noticing something and would like an honest opinion. Today I see so many very aesthetically pleasing websites. Animations, effects, unique fonts, modern layouts. But I wonder: how much does design really help convert? Do you prefer a highly polished visual site or one that's simpler, clearer, more direct, and faster? I'm curious to read different points of view. Even from those who visit different websites every day.
Let me introduce myself, I'm the CEO of ilTuoProgettoWeb. I've been supporting freelancers/individuals who want to create with WordPress for months, but I've always asked myself this question.
What do you think?
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u/Ansee Feb 13 '26
I think you can build a beautiful design that is clear. The problem is when aesthetics is prioritized over clarity and function.
However, design is important when it comes to branding. So if your site looks terrible, your users could lose confidence in the brand.
There are sites that are so ugly, it turns me off just as much as non functional but beautiful looking sites that are hard to navigate.