December is packed; for you, your customers, and your website. Whether you’re prepping for holiday shoppers, promoting a service, or just trying to close out the year strong, now is a great time to give your website a fast, focused update.
The good news is you don’t need a full redesign. A few small tweaks can go a long way in making your site feel fresh, current, and ready to support your business through the busiest time of year.
Here are a few quick website updates you can make before the holidays.
Update Your Holiday Hours and Contact Info
This sounds basic, but it’s one of the most important things to do. If your hours change during the holiday season, make sure your website reflects it.
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Add a note about closures, extended hours, or delivery deadlines
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Update your contact page and footer if anything has changed
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While you’re at it, double-check your Google Business Profile too
Fact: Nothing frustrates customers more than showing up to a closed shop or not knowing when you’ll return their message.
Add a Seasonal Message or Offer to Your Homepage
Even a short sentence like “Holiday orders close December 15” or “Now booking for January 2026” helps set expectations and keeps your site feeling timely.
You can add:
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A simple announcement bar or pop-up
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A banner graphic or CTA button linking to your holiday page or promotion
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A message about gift cards, events, or booking deadlines
Tip: Make it easy for your visitors to take action, without hunting for the info they need.
Highlight Giftable Products or Services
If you sell items, offer gift cards, or book services people can give as gifts (think massages, photo sessions, custom goods), this is the time to feature them clearly.
Ideas:
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Add a homepage section that says “Great for gifting”
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Create a landing page with your giftable products or packages
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Link directly to them from your social media and email newsletters
Tip: Don’t assume people will dig through your site, put holiday-friendly offerings front and center.
Check Your Call-to-Actions (CTAs)
Are your CTAs clear, timely, and working properly? If you’re running a holiday promo or booking for the new year, your buttons should reflect that.
Quick things to check:
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Do all your buttons still link to the right place?
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Are your forms working and sending to the right inbox?
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Do your CTAs reflect the season? (Swap “Learn More” for “Order by Dec. 10” or “Book for January”)
Want Help? Let’s Tidy It Up!
If you’re short on time but want your site to reflect what’s happening right now, I offer quick-turn holiday tune-ups for small businesses.
Whether you need a banner added, hours updated, or a holiday landing page built, we’ll get it done quickly, so your website can keep working for you while you focus on everything else.
Your website is one of your hardest-working tools, and a few quick updates before the holidays can help it work even harder. If you’re not ready for a full redesign (yet), that’s okay. These small edits can keep your site current, helpful, and ready to support your end-of-year goals.
Need a hand? I’m booking a few more website tune-ups this December, reach out to get on the list!
