{"id":5692,"date":"2023-01-11T11:39:31","date_gmt":"2023-01-11T11:39:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.negup.com\/blog\/?p=5692"},"modified":"2025-11-28T05:12:16","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T05:12:16","slug":"create-seo-friendly-web-design-for-your-brand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.negup.com\/blog\/create-seo-friendly-web-design-for-your-brand\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create an SEO-Friendly Web Design for Your Brand?"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><div><div><a href=\"#benefits-of-an-seo-friendly-website\">Benefits of an SEO-friendly website<\/a><div><div><a href=\"#drive-more-traffic-to-your-site\">Drive more traffic to your site<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#enhance-discoverability\">Enhance discoverability<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#create-a-more-appealing-website\">Create a more appealing website<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#improve-your-sites-value\">Improve your site\u2019s value\u00a0<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div><a href=\"#how-to-create-an-seo-friendly-web-design\">How to create an SEO-friendly web design<\/a><div><div><a href=\"#1-optimize-the-mobile-viewing-experience\">1. Optimize the mobile viewing experience<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#2-enhance-readability\">2. Enhance readability<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#3-improve-site-speed\">3. Improve site speed<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#4-add-a-blog\">4. Add a blog<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#5-optimize-the-metadata\">5. Optimize the metadata<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#6-place-links-strategically\">6. Place links strategically<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#7-optimize-ur-ls\">7. Optimize URLs<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#8-apply-feedback-from-google-search-console\">8. Apply feedback from Google Search Console<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div><a href=\"#final-thoughts\">Final thoughts<\/a><div><div><a href=\"#about-the-author\">About the author<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><figure><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5694 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.negup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/website-g70032e399_1280-1.png\" alt=\"SEO-Friendly Web\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1012\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.negup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/website-g70032e399_1280-1.png 1280w, https:\/\/www.negup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/website-g70032e399_1280-1-300x237.png 300w, https:\/\/www.negup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/website-g70032e399_1280-1-1024x810.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.negup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/website-g70032e399_1280-1-768x607.png 768w, https:\/\/www.negup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/website-g70032e399_1280-1-850x672.png 850w, https:\/\/www.negup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/website-g70032e399_1280-1-600x474.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image Source:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/vectors\/website-page-template-internet-web-1624028\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/pixabay.com\/vectors\/website-page-template-internet-web-1624028\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Search engine optimization (SEO) is a valuable tool for businesses. If you aren\u2019t familiar, SEO is a practice that helps websites rank higher in search engines like Google.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people assume that SEO is just plugging keywords into your content, but this couldn\u2019t be further from the truth. How your website looks and operates helps to determine how well your website performs on Google, as well.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why creating an SEO-friendly web design is absolutely key for any brand that wants to successfully leverage organic search as part of their digital marketing strategies.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s explore the benefits of building an SEO-friendly website and the steps you can take to make it happen.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"benefits-of-an-seo-friendly-website\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits of an SEO-friendly website<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we dive into the step-by-step process of creating an SEO-friendly site design, let\u2019s review a few key benefits of having an optimized website.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1583\" height=\"749\" src=\"https:\/\/www.negup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Web-Design-Development-and-Mobile-Apps-Negup-Solutions.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.negup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Web-Design-Development-and-Mobile-Apps-Negup-Solutions.png 1583w, https:\/\/www.negup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Web-Design-Development-and-Mobile-Apps-Negup-Solutions-300x142.png 300w, https:\/\/www.negup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Web-Design-Development-and-Mobile-Apps-Negup-Solutions-1024x485.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.negup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Web-Design-Development-and-Mobile-Apps-Negup-Solutions-768x363.png 768w, https:\/\/www.negup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Web-Design-Development-and-Mobile-Apps-Negup-Solutions-1536x727.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.negup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Web-Design-Development-and-Mobile-Apps-Negup-Solutions-850x402.png 850w, https:\/\/www.negup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Web-Design-Development-and-Mobile-Apps-Negup-Solutions-600x284.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1583px) 100vw, 1583px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"drive-more-traffic-to-your-site\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drive more traffic to your site<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The purpose of SEO is to get higher rankings on search result pages for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.negup.com\/blog\/8-tips-to-help-improve-your-google-keyword-rankings\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">keywords<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that are relevant to your brand. An effective SEO strategy that includes optimized content and design will <a href=\"https:\/\/businessandpower.com\/digital-marketing-101-what-is-seo-sem-smm-and-smo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">help you get more traffic to your site.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is great for building brand awareness, establishing authority in your industry, and making more sales.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"enhance-discoverability\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enhance discoverability<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another major benefit to creating a website that ranks well in search is improved discoverability. It makes your brand accessible to potential customers who are searching for related terms.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discoverability is key because it lets your target audiences know that you have solutions to their problems. This helps you get in front of more eyes and make more sales.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"create-a-more-appealing-website\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a more appealing website<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Naturally, an SEO-friendly website design will yield a more visually appealing site.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.broadbandsearch.net\/blog\/internet-statistics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">94%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of first impressions are related to your site\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.negup.com\/blog\/8-design-mistakes-that-will-make-clients-leave-your-site-never-come-back\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">web design<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, an appealing site allows you to make a positive first impression.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can have a lasting impact on how your audience perceives your business, so using an SEO-friendly layout for your site is a win-win.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"improve-your-sites-value\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improve your site\u2019s value&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know that websites are one of the most commonly sold online businesses? If you eventually decide to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quicksprout.com\/sell-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sell your online store<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, having a solid SEO strategy in place will be the cornerstone of the valuation of your business.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By creating a site with an optimized storefront and landing pages, you\u2019ll make more sales during your ownership and provide more confidence to a future owner. This will make the sale of your website much easier.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-create-an-seo-friendly-web-design\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to create an SEO-friendly web design<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating an SEO-friendly web design requires using a series of on-page and off-page optimization techniques. Many of these techniques focus on enhancing the user experience, and others focus on sending the proper cues to search engine algorithms.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With that said, here are eight techniques you should apply to create an SEO-friendly web design.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-optimize-the-mobile-viewing-experience\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Optimize the mobile viewing experience<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"717\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.negup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-01-11-at-5.56.17-PM.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.negup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-01-11-at-5.56.17-PM.jpeg 717w, https:\/\/www.negup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-01-11-at-5.56.17-PM-134x300.jpeg 134w, https:\/\/www.negup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-01-11-at-5.56.17-PM-459x1024.jpeg 459w, https:\/\/www.negup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-01-11-at-5.56.17-PM-688x1536.jpeg 688w, https:\/\/www.negup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-01-11-at-5.56.17-PM-300x669.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.negup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-01-11-at-5.56.17-PM-600x1339.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 717px) 100vw, 717px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/explodingtopics.com\/blog\/mobile-internet-traffic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">62% of internet use<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is on mobile devices, which means optimizing your mobile experiences is absolutely critical.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An important part of optimizing your mobile viewing experience is making your site responsive. Your site should automatically detect the device that the user is on and deliver the rendering of the website that\u2019s most appropriate.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-enhance-readability\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Enhance readability<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part of marking your site user-friendly is enhancing its readability. This means limiting large blocks of text, using headings and subheadings liberally, and ensuring that the colors of backgrounds and fonts don\u2019t clash.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider using images and other design elements to break up text and make your website easier to read.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yuplay.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YUPLAY<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, for example, does an excellent job limiting text and focusing on images and eye-catching colors to provide an enhanced customer experience.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1583\" height=\"749\" src=\"https:\/\/www.negup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/YUPLAY-You-play-for-less-with-us-.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5699\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.negup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/YUPLAY-You-play-for-less-with-us-.png 1583w, https:\/\/www.negup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/YUPLAY-You-play-for-less-with-us--300x142.png 300w, https:\/\/www.negup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/YUPLAY-You-play-for-less-with-us--1024x485.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.negup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/YUPLAY-You-play-for-less-with-us--768x363.png 768w, https:\/\/www.negup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/YUPLAY-You-play-for-less-with-us--1536x727.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.negup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/YUPLAY-You-play-for-less-with-us--850x402.png 850w, https:\/\/www.negup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/YUPLAY-You-play-for-less-with-us--600x284.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1583px) 100vw, 1583px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yuplay.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.yuplay.com\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-improve-site-speed\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Improve site speed<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A site that takes too long to load is an absolute SEO killer. The search engines acknowledge this as an issue in the user experience, and it won\u2019t reflect well on your site.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can improve your site speed by optimizing your images and other media. This can be done with various compression&nbsp;tools such as an image compressor or an <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veed.io\/tools\/video-compressor\/mp4-compressor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mp4 compressor<\/a><\/span> and external hosting tools. Talking about hosting, users often seek for platforms that give excellent <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudways.com\/en\/craft-cms-hosting.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">craft cms hosting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and that results in the improvement of the website\u2019s speed and performance.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-add-a-blog\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Add a blog<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If SEO is an important part of your marketing strategy, then adding a blog to your design is a must. A blog is a great way to target a variety of keywords while providing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.negup.com\/blog\/how-to-write-a-good-article-for-publication-a-detailed-guide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">valuable content<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to your audience.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you build out your blog, you can create articles to target keywords for different verticals, prospects at different stages of the funnel, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-optimize-the-metadata\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Optimize the metadata<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optimizing your site\u2019s metadata to include relevant descriptors with your targeted keywords is also key. Google and other search engines read this during indexing.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the most critical metadata include title tags, meta descriptions, and alt text for images. It\u2019s also important to ensure that each heading is properly tagged as H1, H2, or H3 so as to make it easy for search engines to scan.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"746\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/www.negup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/negup-Google-Search.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.negup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/negup-Google-Search.png 746w, https:\/\/www.negup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/negup-Google-Search-300x195.png 300w, https:\/\/www.negup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/negup-Google-Search-600x389.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 746px) 100vw, 746px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-place-links-strategically\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Place links strategically<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating a web of internal links is an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.negup.com\/blog\/5-most-important-seo-tips-you-need-to-know\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">important part of SEO<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It allows Google to gain insight and understand the context of different pieces of content within your site so that everything is indexed appropriately.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, as you create this link structure, it\u2019s important to consider the aesthetic. Use your links conservatively so that it doesn&#8217;t look spammy or overwhelming.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-optimize-ur-ls\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Optimize URLs<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every page on your site has a unique URL, whether it\u2019s your home page, a landing page, or a blog post. These URLs use slugs to differentiate each piece of digital property.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re not familiar, the slug is the end portion of your URL after your domain.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure your slugs are concise and accurately describe the page. It should include one primary keyword, and it can be a few words long.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-apply-feedback-from-google-search-console\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Apply feedback from Google Search Console<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Search Console is a phenomenal tool for anybody who is incorporating SEO into their marketing strategy. This free tool provides valuable insights on indexing, performance, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Search Console routinely scans sites and presents fixes that you can make to improve your SEO. When these tips come through, make the suggested changes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"final-thoughts\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building an SEO-friendly website comes fairly naturally when you prioritize the user experience.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you find the balance between creating a stellar experience for viewers and satisfying the needs of search engines, your website will be ready for success with organic search.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t wait for your competition to catch on. Start focusing on your SEO-friendly website design today. You won\u2019t regret it.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"about-the-author\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About the author<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emily Krings is an SEO content writer and strategist with a knack for storytelling. She specializes in helping B2B businesses create blog content that connects with their audiences.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/emily-krings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/emilykrings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/quilltokeys.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Image Source:&nbsp;https:\/\/pixabay.com\/vectors\/website-page-template-internet-web-1624028\/ Search engine optimization (SEO) is a valuable tool for businesses. If you aren\u2019t familiar, SEO is a practice that helps websites rank higher in search engines like Google. Many people assume that SEO is just plugging keywords into your content, but this couldn\u2019t be further from the truth. 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