Is your pet business website ready for 2025? The new year is the perfect time to hit the refresh button, giving your website an updated, polished look that attracts new clients and builds trust. From refreshing your copyright year to optimizing testimonials, these easy website updates can make a big difference. Get ready to boost your site’s appeal and make it work smarter for you in the year ahead!
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1. Update Your Copyright Year to Show You’re in Business
One of the simplest yet most impactful website refreshes is updating your copyright year to 2025. A current year signals to visitors that your site is actively maintained, which enhances credibility. Imagine landing on a pet business website with an outdated year—it immediately casts doubt. Update all relevant dates, from blog post timestamps to years listed in “about” sections, to boost your SEO and show visitors that you’re ready to serve them in 2025.
And, if you don’t have a copyright on your website, it’s time to add one! Scroll down to our footer below to see an example of what this looks like! Change it to 2025. 😉
Another option is to include both the year you started your business or website and then a dash and then put the current year so you can see the entirety of the website’s existence!
Pro Tip: If you’re using one of our Pet Marketing Unleashed website templates or you’re a 1:1 website design client, the copyright symbol is already in place—just update the year(s)!
2. Conduct a Mini Website Audit for Broken Links and Outdated Content
A website audit might sound complex, but a quick review of broken links, outdated content, and expired offers can make a huge difference. Use free tools like BrokenLinkCheck to catch broken links. All you have to do is enter your URL and it will tell you which pages have a broken link so you can fix them! Outdated or broken links can deter potential clients and impact your site’s SEO negatively.
So, comb through each page of your website and make sure the information is correct and all links are working properly. Ensure that any recent pricing changes, brand photos, and current service offerings are up to date as well.
3. Refresh Your Call-to-Action (CTA) Buttons to Inspire Action
Strong call-to-action (CTA) buttons guide website visitors toward making a booking or learning more about your services.
A great CTA button will:
Tell your website visitor what to do next
Increase your bookings/sales/conversions
Make your website clear
Inspire action
You should have a clear CTA button on most, if not all of your website pages leading people to the next step of your process where it makes sense. This helps with user-friendliness, flow, conversions - you name it! And as for what text to put in your CTA buttons, keep it simple (2-3 words) and use verbs so they know exactly what action will occur when they click the button.
Avoid generic phrases like “Click Here” and use action-driven language that fits your pet business. Try phrases like “Book My Walk” or “Walk My Dog” or “Join the Pack.” Not only will this inspire visitors to take action, but it also enhances user experience and conversion rates, which can positively affect SEO (i.e. increase future website traffic).
4. Update Your ‘About Me’ Photo to Build Trust and Connection
Us designers and marketers don’t just say “include your face” for no reason! There’s science behind this suggestion and it boils down to trust and personability. People don’t just buy from a company. They buy from people. And, that means they need to trust you before they buy from you.
By having a picture on your website that shows your face LOOKING into their eyes and smiling, you’ll be able to increase trust with your website visitors. So… no sunglasses, no dark hats, no photos from sooo far away they wouldn’t be able to recognize you.
If you have a team, consider adding team photos as well—this reassures clients that they’re in good hands with everyone in your business, not just you.
This small action can make SUCH a big difference on your site!
5. Revisit Your Website Copy to Reflect Your Unique Brand Voice
Refreshing your website’s copy can be transformative for your business. Focus on crafting copy that resonates with your audience’s needs, highlighting how your services solve their pain points. Be mindful of personalizing copy for SEO as well—include keywords naturally, and ensure the copy aligns with your brand voice for a more impactful experience.
A great way to differentiate yourself is to talk about what you’re REALLY providing for your clients. How are you transforming or changing or making their lives easier?
If you want to expand a bit on your pet business copywriting, check out our post, Website Copywriting Secrets for Pet Business Owners. This can help you get on the right track toward making simple yet impactful improvements to your website copy.
Tip for Pet Marketing Unleashed Website Template Users: Use our copywriting module to get insights into writing compelling, client-focused copy. You can also explore our Copywriting Days for a personalized approach.
6. Consider Adding a Chat Widget for Real-Time Interaction
Chat widgets allow you to provide real-time answers to website visitors, enhancing their experience and increasing the chances they’ll book your services. Whether you use Wix Chat or another plugin, a chat widget can make your website feel more responsive and user-friendly.
And, this doesn’t mean to need to be available at all hours of the day. It still gives the impression of providing support for your potential clients (in an easier way than completing a full contact form), even if you’re unavailable to respond at that moment. They’ll be able to leave their contact information and you can respond later!
7. Update Your Testimonials to Highlight Recent Client Successes
New and updated testimonials are powerful tools to build trust and credibility with potential clients. Add recent testimonials, and consider enhancing them by including a photo of the client (and/or their pet) or placing the testimonial on relevant service pages. For example, placing dog walking testimonials specifically on a dog walking page! People will be much more likely to resonate with a testimonial if it’s for the same service they are inquiring about.
For SEO, you can also replace “they” or “she” or “he” with your business name to boost brand recognition. For more testimonial advice we have an entire blog post on how to get testimonials and how to use them that I highly recommend checking out!
Bonus: Add a Lead Magnet to Capture More Leads
Finally, we’ve got a bonus tip for you to really elevate your pet business website for 2025 and that’s adding a lead magnet to your website—a freebie that potential clients can download in exchange for joining your email list.
Whether it’s a pet care guide, a special offer, or a seasonal checklist, a lead magnet allows you to stay connected with those not yet ready to book, keeping you top-of-mind as they consider your services now, and in the future.
By refreshing these key elements on your website, you’re setting up your pet business for a successful 2025. Each update builds trust, improves user experience, and keeps your brand competitive—all of which make it easier for clients to choose you with confidence. Even small changes can have a big impact on how potential clients perceive your business and their decision to reach out.
Ready to elevate your pet business website and make a lasting impression? Explore our Website Templates to simplify your design process, or book a Copywriting Day for personalized, conversion-driven copy that speaks to your ideal clients.
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