Building my first website was exciting, but it taught me that creating something people actually enjoy using is much harder than just writing code.
Here are the biggest mistakes I made and what I learned from them.
Trying to Make Everything Perfect
I kept changing tiny details instead of launching.
Lesson: Ship first, improve later.
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Adding Too Many Features
I focused on building more instead of making the existing features better.
Lesson: A simple website that solves one problem well is far more valuable.
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Ignoring User Experience
A good-looking website isn’t enough if it’s confusing or slow.
Lesson: Make every click simple and intuitive.
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Not Testing Enough
I only tested on my own device, which led to bugs and layout issues on others.
Lesson: Test on different browsers and screen sizes before publishing.
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Being Afraid of Feedback
Not every suggestion was easy to hear, but every piece of feedback helped improve the website.
Lesson: Listen
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