{"id":28716,"date":"2021-08-16T10:44:51","date_gmt":"2021-08-16T02:44:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.oom.com.sg\/?p=28716"},"modified":"2022-06-04T14:35:04","modified_gmt":"2022-06-04T06:35:04","slug":"the-relationship-between-web-design-seo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.oom.com.sg\/the-relationship-between-web-design-seo\/","title":{"rendered":"The Relationship Between Web Design &#038; SEO"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Search engine optimisation, also known as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SEO<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is perhaps the most versatile <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">digital marketing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> strategy out there. It pairs well with other <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">digital marketing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> services, such as content marketing, search engine marketing (SEM), and conversion rate optimisation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most importantly, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SEO<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> works well with web design. When paired together, you can use web design strategies that follow SEO practices to ensure your website is both SEO-friendly and customer-centric. That way, you can improve your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.oom.com.sg\/seo\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SEO<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> rankings in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Singapore<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and deliver an excellent user experience to your website visitors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite being different, web design and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SEO<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> complement each other. Web design focuses on the visual aspects of your website, while <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SEO<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> aims to improve your web visibility. In the end, both web design and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SEO<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will help you attract customers and boost sales.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But how does web design affect SEO and vice versa? Let\u2019s find out.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"3-Ways-Web-Design-And-SEO-Affect-Each-Other\"><strong>3 Ways Web Design And SEO Affect Each Other<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28719\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.oom.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Web-Design-And-SEO.jpg\" alt=\"Web Design And SEO\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.oom.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Web-Design-And-SEO.jpg 768w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.oom.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Web-Design-And-SEO-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.oom.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Web-Design-And-SEO-472x315.jpg 472w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"1-Mobile-Responsiveness\"><strong>1. Mobile Responsiveness<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since Google released its Mobilegeddon update in 2015, Google Search prioritises mobile-friendly websites the most. That means if your website does not run well on mobile devices, your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SEO<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> rankings are at risk of decreasing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only that, but mobile responsiveness is also integral for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.oom.com.sg\/website-design-and-development\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">web design in Singapore<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Aside from providing mobile users with a great user experience, having a mobile-friendly website should also increase your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SEO<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> rankings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When designing your website, make sure that it is mobile-friendly. Doing so will help mobile users explore your website more conveniently. Plus, you can reduce your bounce rate simply by optimising your website for mobile, so prioritise mobile responsiveness above all else.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"2-Readability\"><strong>2. Readability<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are your texts readable and easy to understand at first glance? Readability is a vital factor for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SEO<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and with the help of excellent web design, you can ensure that your website content is readable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>KNOW MORE:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.oom.com.sg\/6-essential-elements-of-modern-web-design\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 Essential Elements Of Modern Web Design<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if your website contains quality content, your efforts will be for nothing if your pages are hard to read and understand. Avoid this issue by doing the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use different font sizes per category (e.g., heading, subheading, body, and caption)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure the colours of your texts contrast the background<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider designing a website to accommodate people with visual disabilities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Separate large blocks of text<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28718\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.oom.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Readable-Font-Size.png\" alt=\"Readable Font Size\" width=\"361\" height=\"264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.oom.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Readable-Font-Size.png 361w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.oom.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Readable-Font-Size-300x219.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 361px) 100vw, 361px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An example of font sizes based on their categories. (Source: <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/community.articulate.com\/articles\/selecting-the-right-fonts-for-this-course\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">E-Learning Heroes<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doing all of these should improve your site\u2019s presentation, making it easier for visitors to explore your website and read your content.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"3-Dwell-Time\"><strong>3. Dwell Time<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not surprisingly, a website with excellent visuals should lead to increased dwell time on your website. That means people are highly likely to spend more time on your website if it looks visually appealing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dwell time refers to the amount of time a visitor spends on your website. While it is not necessarily a direct ranking factor, it no doubt plays a significant role in helping you improve your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SEO<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> rankings. The more time someone spends exploring your website, the better your chances of converting them into customers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good thing that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.oom.com.sg\/website-design-and-development\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">website design services in Singapore<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are perfect for increasing your site\u2019s average dwell time. You can hire a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">digital agency<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that specialises in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">web design<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to build your website and enhance its visual appeal. In doing so, your website will become much more aesthetically pleasing, and people might spend more time navigating through your website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>KNOW MORE:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.oom.com.sg\/4-deadly-web-design-mistakes-that-will-harm-your-seo\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 Deadly Web Design Mistakes That Will Harm Your SEO<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Web-Design-And-SEO-A-Perfect-Pair\"><strong>Web Design And SEO: A Perfect Pair<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visual appeal and search engine rankings are two components of your online presence that you should consider the most. With <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SEO<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can drive more traffic to your website, while good <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">web design<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> allows you to make a good impression of your brand. As a result, you have better chances of converting website visitors into customers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The overall visual design of your website can leave a long-lasting impression on your customers. Your website must be legible, responsive, and clutter-free to improve your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SEO<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rankings. Achieving this goal might be difficult, so consider hiring a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.oom.com.sg\/agency\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">website design agency in Singapore<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Design an SEO-friendly website today with the help of OOm, a leading <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.oom.com.sg\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">digital marketing company in Singapore<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Contact OOm at 6391-0930.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Search engine optimisation, also known as SEO, is perhaps the most versatile digital marketing strategy out there. It pairs well with other digital marketing services, such as content marketing, search engine marketing (SEM), and conversion rate optimisation. &nbsp; Most importantly, SEO works well with web design. 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