3 Secrets to a High-Quality SEO Web Design

Follow these three secrets for high-quality SEO web design that is completely compatible with Google and other search engines.

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Ramzi Chamat / 8 Ways Media
2014-08-20 08:02:00

Web design is a big industry and there are countless incredible designers out there who can create a beautiful, functional website for you even on the tightest budget. But sticking to Google’s rules is an essential part of the overall design process, otherwise you risk being penalised by Google and worse still, de-indexed.

Follow the three secrets listed below for high-quality SEO web design that is completely compatible with Google…

On-Page SEO

On-page SEO forms the foundations of a high-quality web design. It’s essential that your web designer correctly implements factors such as metadata, H1/H2 tags and internal linking, along with other important on-page SEO components. Taking the time to concentrate on these elements will make a huge difference to your overall rankings in search engine results.

Usability

Even though keywords and SEO form an important part of the quality of a website, this means nothing if your website is not user-friendly. Your website needs to put your clients’ needs first, followed by Google’s.

Being able to easily navigate your way through a website will contribute positively towards search engine results anyway, as robots will find it easy to access your site and index it accordingly.

To make your site as user-friendly as possible you should eliminate tools like JavaScript navigation, Flash and any layouts that feature tables. Not only can these take time to load but they are also incompatible with some devices, and since millions of people are using mobile phones to access the internet, it is essential that your web design is completely compatible across all devices.  

Keep it Simple

Although being a web designer means you are highly creativity, don’t use this to your advantage. Some web designers create incredible web layouts but these layouts sometimes feature hidden text and features, which will only get penalised by Google and other search engines, pushing your site to the bottom of search results. Though it’s okay to adopt unique, innovative and beautiful web designs, stick to the rules otherwise you risk ruining your website’s reputation.  

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