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Fix it or rebuild it? How to tell if your site is too old

Hélio

Founder, HelioFix

19 Aug 2026/4 min read

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Some sites need a repair. Others cost more to patch than to replace. Five signs to help you decide.

Not every broken site needs a rebuild. But some do, and patching them again and again costs more in the end.

Five signs it is time to rebuild

  1. It is hard to use on a phone.
  2. Plugins or the theme have not been updated in years, or cannot be.
  3. Nobody knows how to change the text or photos.
  4. It takes more than a few seconds to load.
  5. It has been hacked more than once.

When a fix is enough

If the site is fairly recent, works on phones and you can still update it, a repair and some regular care is usually the smarter choice.

The honest answer

I look at the site first and tell you which option makes sense, with a fixed price for either.

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Get your website working for you again.

Tell me what is wrong. I will take a look and reply with a clear, fixed quote.