Too many people think that getting traffic to their website is done after the website is built. They fail to realize that on-site optimization for good search engine ranking is built into their website - not added on. When a website is built by a company that does not offer search friendly composition, the task for optimizing this website is often like re-designing the whole site. I know well about this, as half of my clients, usually with a new website, come to me for SEO (search engine optimization).
...Because you were not informed.
You didn't realize that there are web designers that also optimize your content for search engines. They utilize the required markup for optimal search, and adjust styling to blend with your design. They utilize meta data, a markup language seen only by viewing page source, to assist search engines to find and index your website.
SEO web designersalso employ desk-top SEO software, just like the big-time SEO/SEM companies. WIth this software, your SEO web designer will find not only relative keywords, but will also find which keywords that you'll have a fair chance with. And the SEO software goes even deeper by analyzing all your competitor's websites.
Yes, it is possible to not only get great web design, but also to get your website on first page Google with an SEO web designer. Avoid all the confusion. Avoid paying twice to get your message out. Next time you need a website, get someone who designs and optimizes. Hire an SEO web designer.
...But there's more to it.
You don't want to get a "cookie cutter" website, one made with pre-programmed styles. You don't want to hire a high-production web design company, one that has sales quotas to meet, rushing to just get the job done.
You don't want "black hat SEO" tactics used, that will get you banned from Google. You don't want a novice SEO programmer, one that doesn't keep up with search engine trends. And you don't want -- or cannot afford -- the $3.00 to $8.00 per day 6-month contract that most SEO outfits charge. There actually are SEO experts who can perform a one-time-service to get you on Google first page - and your position will be secure.
Avoid all the confusion. Avoid paying twice to get your message out. Next time you need a website, hire an interdependent freelancer (me!) who designs and optimizes. Hire an SEO web designer.
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