I stumbled across this site a while ago.

And it’s a lot of fun pulling it apart trying to find out everything ‘wrong’ with it. There are so many things on this site that would need to be “fixed” in order to improve user experience and to prevent migraines for a majority of your readers.

If your site commits any of these crimes (or many of them), you should be talking to a developer pronto. Here is my top 20 issues with “The World’s Worst Website Ever:”

1. Everything justified to the left
2. ‘Stacked’ content, with no regards to rows or columns
3. So… many… fonts…
4. No clear navigation
5. Way, way too many calls to action.
6. So… many… colors…
7. Borders, Horizontal rules, more borders
8. Tiled background
9. Animated GIF’s, random animated GIF’s, more random animated GIF’s
10. CAPS ON TOO MUCH
11. Seizure inducing flashing animated GIF’s
12. I had my sound muted, so this should have been much higher on the list – the midi sound playing in the background is a serious violation of your website, and will result in more people leaving your site immediately than yelling “movie” in a “crowded firehouse.”
13. Site under construction – ha.
14. Badly formatted images, pixelated edges
15. No standard font or sizes of text – anywhere.
16. Poor grammar, poor spelling
17. No real sense of what… the site… is.
18. Odd spacing of text, everything seems so broken.
19. Highlighted text, again – random – seemingly to grab your attention? : )
20. This one is a bit nerdy, but the code is horrendous. So many inline styles – and most all scripts run inline. Overall – just very, very bad!

The chaotic design choices, like left-justified text, excessive fonts, and a rainbow of colors, create a visual nightmare. Users expect a clean, cohesive layout with clear hierarchies – rows, columns, and consistent typography guide the eye naturally. When everything’s stacked or scattered, it’s like trying to read a book with pages glued together. This not only frustrates visitors but also spikes bounce rates, as users leave within seconds.

Navigation is another casualty; without a clear menu or structure, users can’t find what they need, killing engagement.

A site should feel intuitive, not like a maze.

Multiple calls to action (CTAs) and animated GIFs overload the senses, diluting the site’s purpose. A single, focused CTA – like “Shop Now” or “Contact Us” – drives conversions, but a dozen competing buttons confuse users. Flashing GIFs and background MIDI music are relics of the ‘90s internet, now universally despised for their intrusiveness. They distract from content and, worse, can trigger accessibility issues for users with sensory sensitivities. The “under construction” label and poor grammar further erode trust, signaling a lack of professionalism. If a business can’t spell-check its site, can it be trusted with a customer’s money?

Technical flaws, like inline styles and pixelated images, hurt both usability and SEO.

Search engines prioritize fast, mobile-friendly sites with clean code, but a mess of inline scripts slows load times and confuses crawlers.

Pixelated images and inconsistent text sizes scream low effort, pushing users to competitors with polished visuals. Odd spacing and random highlighting make content hard to scan, reducing retention. A site’s purpose should be clear within seconds – if users can’t tell what it’s about, they’re gone.

Fixing these issues starts with a developer who understands modern web standards.

A streamlined design, clear navigation, and optimized code can transform a site from a headache to a conversion machine. Businesses ignoring these red flags risk losing customers and credibility. If your site shares any of these flaws, it’s time to act – a professional overhaul isn’t just cosmetic; it’s a strategic investment in your brand’s future.

I hope you enjoyed the site. If you have any of these issues on your site, contact Sprout Digital.