5 Reasons You’re Not Launching Your Website (And What To Do)
You have the urge to share your gifts with the world. Check ✅
You’ve received signs from the universe that now is the time. Check. ✅
You even bought the domain and started tinkering around with DIYing a homepage in Squarespace, Wix, or WordPress…Check ✅
But somehow, you keep pushing your website launch off.
Sound familiar? If only you had more hours in the day, you think, you’d be able to get it done.
As a web designer for soul-led entrepreneurs, creatives, and purpose-driven brands, I've seen this pattern more times than I can count. And spoiler: it’s rarely about not having enough time.
Here’s what might secretly be holding you back from launching—and what to do about it.
1. You Want It to Be Perfect
Perfectionism is the #1 reason websites never go live. You want every image, color, and word to be flawless before anyone sees it.
But let me lovingly remind you: you can’t perfect what hasn’t been published.
Your site will evolve with you, and your offerings will evolve with your clients’ needs.
🔧 Fix it:
Think of your website as a living, breathing thing. Version 1 is just a foundation. Launch it. Let it evolve. You’ll learn so much more from having something live than you will from tweaking it in isolation.
2. You’re Struggling With Decision Fatigue
Fonts, layouts, templates, tech tools… the options feel endless. If you’ve opened your website editor only to close it five minutes later, this might be the culprit. Just because everything can be customized doesn’t mean it has to be.
🔧 Fix it:
Simplify. Pick one platform, one template, and one clear call to action. You can always add bells and whistles later.
If you’re having trouble narrowing down options, book a Website Clarity Call and I’ll point you in the right direction.
3. You’re Afraid of Being Seen
Let’s be real. Launching your website means saying:
“Hey world, look at me doing this thing.”
And that kind of visibility? It can feel vulnerable—especially if you’re pivoting careers, still tweaking your offers, or sharing personal values.
📖 → Does Sharing Your Values and Beliefs Feel Scary? Read this.
🔧 Fix it:
You don’t have to scream your launch from the rooftops. A soft launch is still a launch. Start by sharing it with one trusted friend. Then another. Let your visibility grow organically.
4. You Don’t Know What to Say
The tech is fine. The design is passable. But when it comes to writing your About page or offers, your mind goes blank—or worse, cringey.
🔧 Fix it:
Start with the basics:
Who are you here to help?
What problem do you solve?
Why should someone care?
You don’t need to be a copywriter. You just need to be you.
Enlist ChatGPT to draft your first round. Then hire a human to polish it up.
5. You Think You Can’t Afford It
Let’s talk about the elephant piggy bank in the room: money.
You’ve convinced yourself launching a website requires a $10k custom design, professional photos, brand strategists, and SEO gurus. So instead, you wait until you have more… time, income, confidence—you name it.
But guess what? DIY done well is more than enough to start.
🔧 Fix it:
Start small, start smart. Platforms like Squarespace and Wix let you launch with minimal investment and no coding required. Prioritize clarity over complexity. If you’re short on budget but big on vision, take advantage of free trials, coupon codes, do work/trade, lean on templates, and invest slowly as you grow.
📖 → The Art of Work/Trade - Read it here.
Launching doesn’t have to drain your bank account—just your excuses.
The Bottom Line
Your website isn’t your final masterpiece—it’s your starting point.
You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need the courage to begin.
If you're a conscious entrepreneur, healer, or purpose-driven creative who's been dragging your feet, know this:
The world needs you to share your gifts. Stop waiting. Start sharing.
Need Support?
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’re one click away from launching but can’t quite hit “publish,” I’ve got your back. Book a Website Clarity Call with me, ASAP. We’ll figure out what’s holding you back and map out a clear path to launch.
Let’s get you online—minus the stress, minus the tech drama, and definitely minus the perfectionism.
