Website Redesign & Site Migrations

Website Redesign and Site Migration SEO Services 

Redesigning a website is a double-edged sword for companies: it’s both exciting and stressful. On one hand, you need to consider how to transition your current SEO strength from the old site to the new one without losing your existing rankings or traffic. This is often where the stress sets in. If you’re not an experienced SEO professional skilled in site migrations and redesigns, the process can seem daunting. The sheer number of decisions to be made can be overwhelming. It’s easy to get lost in the infinite minuta of all the details. This complexity is compounded when you try to understand the ever-changing ways search engines like Google handle site migrations and redesigns. Considering that technology can change significantly since the last time your website was updated, an SEO expert becomes invaluable. They can guide you through a maze of complex decisions and develop a strategic plan to preserve the SEO strength you’ve built up over the years. 

Where Cutting-Edge Design and Technical SEO Clash

Clients frequently bring a host of questions and concerns about their redesigns to Ben. Sometimes the emphasis on cutting-edge design and branding overshadows technical considerations. In other instances, endless deliberation over minute details can bring the redesign process to a standstill until numerous stakeholders have their say. Discussions may shift between emails, texts, and Slack, covering topics from mockups and button colors to site structure, URL naming, and the integration of marketing language with SEO keywords. Eventually, someone usually suggests, “Shouldn’t we consult an SEO expert?” That’s typically when I come in.

Why Early SEO Involvement is Crucial for a Smooth Transition

Involving an SEO expert from the outset of any redesign or site migration is crucial. Proper research is necessary to analyze the existing website early on, enabling you to develop a plan that ensures a smooth transition. If SEO is neglected, you risk undoing years of valuable work. Ben has witnessed many examples where an SEO has been left out and companies scramble to figure out why they suddenly lose rankings and traffic. It’s a lot more work (and more costly) after the new site is launched to fix the issues and remediate any damage done. Over the past 20 years, I have assisted numerous companies with their redesign projects and have also managed redesigns for my own companies on multiple occasions. Leveraging my experience and comprehensive approach, I can help ensure a smooth transition while preserving your hard-earned organic SEO rankings and traffic.

The SEO Technical Expertise Advantage

Central to a successful website redesign or site migration is the presence of a seasoned SEO consultant with a strong technical background. This expert bridges the gap between developers and SEO objectives, ensuring that complex technical changes align with SEO strategies. Without this critical link, companies risk implementing changes recommended by non-SEO’s that could inadvertently harm their SEO efforts.

A technical SEO expert ensures a website redesign or migration maintains search visibility by managing redirects, optimizing site structure, and preserving SEO elements like metadata and URLs. They conduct comprehensive audits, analyze crawl data, and address issues from tools like Google Search Console (GSC) and Bing Webmaster Tools to prevent traffic loss, enhance user experience, and sustain or improve search rankings.