So, Just How Important is SEO Anyway?
So, Just How Important is SEO Anyway?
Why Incorporating SEO Into Your Business Website Design is a 'Must'
We've
met with a lot of clients whose understanding of search engine
optimization is minimal. However, most people do have a general
understanding that showing up on the first page of Google search is
'pretty important', but... just how important is it?
A
recent study by Optify reveals that web surfers (your current and
potential clients) click on the top (#1) Google result more than 36% of
the time. The second and third results get an average CTR OF 12.5% and 9.5%,
respectively. The 15th result, by contrast, gets a click-through-rate of
just over 1%.
Now,
imagine if your lack of organic SEO places you somewhere on the 2nd or
3rd page...
Many potential clients come to us with rankings like these
and wonder why their online presence isn't getting them more leads and
more business. Here's the truth:
Simply being online isn't the same as being found online. Period.
If
your website isn't showing up on the first page of Google search,
here's some reasons why you might need a
search engine optimized website
redesign:
1. Organic SEO Trumps PPC
Many
small business owners believe that a poorly-optimized website can be
improved through pay-per-click marketing campaigns. The truth is, a PPC
campaign only has short terms gains (usually at a high cost) whereas a
solid organic SEO strategy can reap continual benefits at no recurring
cost to you. (For more details about this, check out our recent blog
regarding SEO vs. PPC.)
2. SEO must be incorporated into site Design
In
order to be effective, SEO must be built into the fabric of your
website, not added in later. Adding keywords into text on your site
(after it's done being built) can be helpful, but your site must also be
properly structured to notify Google of your updates. Most sites aren't
built to do this - especially 'budget sites'. (For more details on why a
budget website won't do you justice, check out our blog about cheap
websites.)
3. SEO is Important for Building Brand Trust
Organic
SEO helps companies appear in search results, and therefore companies
who sit high on search have a better opportunity to build brand trust
with their current and potential customers. Consequently, if your
company does not show up for the keyword results in which you'd expect
to appear, consumers may question your "industry leader" or "industry
expert" title.
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search engine optimization takes industry understanding, robust
software solutions, and a dedicated team. With more than
400 completed
projects under our belt, and a comprehensive in-house team of experts,
efelle in Downtown Seattle is sure to satisfy your Internet marketing
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See Also:
How a Modern Website Design Can Help Your Business
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