Is it important how your web site looks like?

eDom.co.uk · 11-09-2006, 04:21 AM

Hello everyone,

I'm just wondering, if it is important how your web site looks like?
Some SEO specialists think that the simpler the better...

Thanks...

jumpenjuhosaphat · 11-09-2006, 05:41 AM

Simple and elegant, that's my opinion too. It does matter, you have to have a web site that appeals to your visitors, and gives them a reason to want to stay. But that really doesn't have anything to do with SEO. SEO is techniques to use to improve your Search Engine query results position. SEO is getting the users to your site, Web Design is keeping them there.

a1whs.com · 11-09-2006, 04:56 PM

To search engines it doesnt matter at all , and SEOS care about Search Engines and rankings so no it doesnt matter how it looks as long as its extremely seo friendly

Bisje · 11-09-2006, 06:34 PM

seo is extremely important but...i tend to agree with jumpenjuhosaphat. If your site looks good (and has interesting content) your visitors will come back. And that's important too.

dmhcollectibles · 11-10-2006, 11:57 AM

I agree with Jumpen also. Search engine placements aren't everything - they are the means to an end. The "end" is getting people to go to, and stay on, your site. And doing that requires good design, and a nice appearance and content.

Joshimitsu · 11-20-2006, 04:29 PM

I think the design is very important and you should spend a lot on it, it will keep your visitors at your site after the initial reaction. Plus, its eye candy

seveneth · 11-20-2006, 05:47 PM

I think both are important. Do SEO on your site for search engine, and do the design for your human visitors

zapped · 11-20-2006, 06:44 PM

Good Design + seo + good content....I think the ultimate combo

DesignWorks · 11-20-2006, 11:14 PM

I think the most important part of good design is easy navigation.

appraisal57 · 12-04-2006, 08:23 PM

There is a book for web design called "don't make me think" sounds like you might be interested in this read.

rk_8998 · 12-04-2006, 08:54 PM

of coz it does.
depends on your intention on creating the site. if its for business
purpose then better and attractive are an advantage.
if its for personal use... heck you could put ge zillion of ads to it..hehe

eDom.co.uk · 12-05-2006, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jumpenjuhosaphat

Simple and elegant, that's my opinion too. It does matter, you have to have a web site that appeals to your visitors, and gives them a reason to want to stay. But that really doesn't have anything to do with SEO. SEO is techniques to use to improve your Search Engine query results position. SEO is getting the users to your site, Web Design is keeping them there.

Quote:

Keep it simple. Clean, professional, and sleek seems to work best.

I came to the conclusion this is the best recipe at the moment.

Thanks...

uksharon · 12-07-2006, 08:06 AM

I have lots of websites that i have bought over the past few years and some have had work to the design of them and others are just as there where when bought as i am no good with scripting but i have found if they look plain and lifeless they dont get many people joining ... if any so i think if you spend on a site getting it to look lively and interesting people are more likely to join but then again you have to have interesting stuff inside once they have joined or they just get bored and dont come back.

xx-candice1712-xx · 12-07-2006, 03:43 PM

If a site looks good the person viewing tends to have a look around more...im not saying that you have to have flash or anything complicated on it...but the layout, colours etc should be nice and the text should be easily read. Hope this helps

littlephoenix · 12-08-2006, 04:39 AM

Remember, to always be the viewer before you actually start developing the website. better yet, pick 10 websites that are in the same field, and show all 10 websites to random people, ( mother, father, sister, brother, friends, coworkers, etc. ) get their opinion and see what they say, which site they enjoyed most, which site was the friendliest, which site grabbed their attention, etc. from there you can come up with a plan.

Remember, if your site already has good, fresh and unique content which people are looking to read, your visitors will stay and read and enjoy. BUT, to have a nice, simple, clean and powerful logo, design, simple navigational website, your viewers will stay longer, and they might even bookmark your site to visit at another time.

Keep it simple, keep it powerful and keep it unique.

good luck always

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dmhcollectibles Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 75	Re: Is it important how your web site looks like? I agree with Jumpen also. Search engine placements aren't everything - they are the means to an end. The "end" is getting people to go to, and stay on, your site. And doing that requires good design, and a nice appearance and content. __________________ Fine Vintage Postcards From A Bygone Era Fine vintage postcards, stamps and more!

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Joshimitsu Newcomer Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 7	Re: Is it important how your web site looks like? I think the design is very important and you should spend a lot on it, it will keep your visitors at your site after the initial reaction. Plus, its eye candy

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seveneth Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 20	Re: Is it important how your web site looks like? I think both are important. Do SEO on your site for search engine, and do the design for your human visitors __________________ ..... Niche and Regional directories only !! .....

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zapped Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 35	Re: Is it important how your web site looks like? Good Design + seo + good content....I think the ultimate combo

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DesignWorks Newcomer Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 15	Re: Is it important how your web site looks like? I think the most important part of good design is easy navigation.

12-04-2006, 08:23 PM	#10
appraisal57 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 56	Re: Is it important how your web site looks like? There is a book for web design called "don't make me think" sounds like you might be interested in this read. __________________ T. Lorenzi NCD

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rk_8998 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Malaysia Posts: 33	Re: Is it important how your web site looks like? of coz it does. depends on your intention on creating the site. if its for business purpose then better and attractive are an advantage. if its for personal use... heck you could put ge zillion of ads to it..hehe

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uksharon Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: derby Posts: 351	Re: Is it important how your web site looks like? I have lots of websites that i have bought over the past few years and some have had work to the design of them and others are just as there where when bought as i am no good with scripting but i have found if they look plain and lifeless they dont get many people joining ... if any so i think if you spend on a site getting it to look lively and interesting people are more likely to join but then again you have to have interesting stuff inside once they have joined or they just get bored and dont come back.

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xx-candice1712-xx Newcomer Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2	Re: Is it important how your web site looks like? If a site looks good the person viewing tends to have a look around more...im not saying that you have to have flash or anything complicated on it...but the layout, colours etc should be nice and the text should be easily read. Hope this helps __________________ http://xx-candice1712-xx.bebo.com http://www.hitmybebo.com/forum! Join Today!£4 For A pixel! Bebo Members only please!

12-08-2006, 04:39 AM	#15
littlephoenix Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 10	Re: Is it important how your web site looks like? Remember, to always be the viewer before you actually start developing the website. better yet, pick 10 websites that are in the same field, and show all 10 websites to random people, ( mother, father, sister, brother, friends, coworkers, etc. ) get their opinion and see what they say, which site they enjoyed most, which site was the friendliest, which site grabbed their attention, etc. from there you can come up with a plan. Remember, if your site already has good, fresh and unique content which people are looking to read, your visitors will stay and read and enjoy. BUT, to have a nice, simple, clean and powerful logo, design, simple navigational website, your viewers will stay longer, and they might even bookmark your site to visit at another time. Keep it simple, keep it powerful and keep it unique. good luck always __________________ http://www.divisionbell.com

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