A site going offline after a redesign is likely more the case where it was hoped a redesign would provide a lift in engagement, but didn't solve what the core p

A site going offline after a redesign is likely more the case where it was hoped a redesign would provide a lift in engagement, but didn't solve what the core problem(s) were. A redesign in the face of glaring problems can however accelerate the demise where the users become aware of how out-of-touch the maker/operator is or has become.