December has a habit of sneaking up on people. One minute everything feels steady, then suddenly everyone is rushing, customers want answers faster and inboxes fill up twice as quickly. It is the busiest, blurriest stretch of the year, which is exactly why your website needs to stay clear, current and easy to use. A handful of simple updates now can save you a lot of stress later.
Here is what to check before the Christmas rush hits.
Update your opening hours everywhere
If your hours change over Christmas or New Year, make sure they appear consistently across your website. That means the homepage, the footer, the contact page and, most importantly, your Google Business Profile. Outdated information is one of the quickest ways to lose a customer to someone else. If you are unsure how to update your details, feel free to get in touch and we can point you in the right direction.
Make delivery or lead times crystal clear
If your delivery schedule or project availability changes in December, tell people up front. A simple banner or notice about last order dates, reduced staffing or slower turnaround times can prevent a pile of confused messages later. Clear communication now can save time on your website’s main service pages and reduce admin during the busiest stretch of the year.
Check that all contact details are easy to find
December is not the month to make people hunt for your contact details. Put your phone number, email and contact form somewhere obvious and test that everything works. If it usually takes you a while to reply, consider adding a short line about expected response times. Even small things like this reduce frustration and stop people giving up. If your current contact page feels cluttered or outdated, we can help tidy it up — just drop us a message.
Add a simple Christmas banner or notice
This does not have to be a full redesign. A small, tasteful banner at the top of the page can draw attention to important seasonal information. It might highlight your opening hours, limited availability or a last shipping date. The aim is to help people make quick decisions without scrolling around looking for clues. If you are unsure how to add one, we can assist as part of our regular website updates.
Update key information people rely on
If anything changes in December, make sure your website reflects it. Prices, stock levels, wait times, appointment slots or anything else that shifts during the festive season. Outdated details cause confusion and lead to more back and forth for you later. Regular updates like this are exactly the kind of thing we cover during a quick review call.
Do a quick functionality check
Before everything gets chaotic, run a quick test of your forms, menus, booking tools and links. Things break quietly throughout the year and December is the worst possible time to find out. A single broken contact form can cost you multiple enquiries at a time when people make decisions fast. If you want peace of mind, we can run a full technical check for you — just book a quick chat.
Refresh trust signals for the season
Add one or two recent testimonials or reviews to show your business is active and dependable right now. If any certifications, accreditations or logos have changed during the year, update those too. Visitors are more decisive in December and trust plays a big role in whether they choose you or someone else. For inspiration, have a look at how we showcase trust on some of our recent projects.
Make December easier on yourself
None of these updates take long, but together they make your website clearer, more helpful and far more resilient during the busiest month of the year. Think of it as a quick seasonal tune up. A little clarity now means fewer surprises later.
If you are not sure whether your website is ready for the Christmas rush, feel free to get in touch. A quick check can make the whole month run a lot smoother.
