Homophones
- their / there / they’re
- your / you’re
- its / it’s
- to / too / two
- then / than
Common website spelling errors and fixes
The website spelling errors that quietly make polished brands look sloppy
Last updated April 9, 2026
By Site Spell Checker Editorial Team
Use this page as a QA checklist, not a substitute for a live scan. The same mistake patterns show up repeatedly on pricing pages, docs, help content, and reused interface copy. The goal is to recognize them quickly and fix the pages that matter most.
Quick read
Common website errors usually cluster on conversion pages, documentation, and reused UI text. Pair this checklist with a live-site scan when you need broader coverage and prioritization.
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High-frequency mistakes
The errors worth checking first
| Wrong | Correct | Why it shows up |
|---|---|---|
| recieve | receive | Classic “i before e” confusion. |
| seperate | separate | The middle vowel trips people up constantly. |
| definately | definitely | Common phonetic spelling error. |
| accomodate | accommodate | Usually missing one of the repeated letters. |
| occured | occurred | Past tense often drops the extra “r.” |
| teh | the | Fast-typing transposition error. |
| adn | and | Another common keyboard transposition. |
| your / you’re | Use the one that fits the sentence | Not a typo so much as a meaning error that still hurts trust. |
Fast-typing mistakes
- teh -> the
- adn -> and
- taht -> that
- waht -> what
- hte -> the
Why it matters
Visitors rarely report the typo. They just trust the page less.
The cost of common spelling errors is rarely dramatic in the moment. It is cumulative. Pricing pages feel less credible, product pages feel less polished, and support content feels less dependable. That is why these errors are worth treating like a quality-control problem, not a minor copy nuisance.
Prevention
How to keep them from shipping
- Run a live-site scan instead of relying on one person to manually proof every page.
- Set up recurring checks after launches, migrations, and content updates.
- Use custom dictionaries for approved brand names and technical terms.
- Review flagged items in context before changing copy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most embarrassing website spelling errors?
Homophone mistakes like their/there/they’re and your/you’re are among the most damaging because they are common and easy for readers to notice. Brand name misspellings are also particularly costly.
How do spelling errors affect SEO?
They are usually more of a trust and usability problem than a direct ranking factor, but low-quality copy can still hurt how users respond to a page and how polished the content appears.
Should I use a checklist or an automated scan?
Use a checklist like this to recognize common patterns, then use an automated scan when you need broad coverage across the live site.