What does Design have to do with SEO?
Gert talks with Greg Merrilees from Studio1Design.com about the importance of design + user experience and Greg gives us his 10 tips plus his secret weapon!
Podcast Highlights:
0:56 – Guest Introduction
1:30 – Importance of Conversion Focused
3:27 – Humble Beginnings
5:13 – User Experience
6:52 – Getting the right balance between pretty design and conversion focus
8:38 – User Experience & User Happiness
11:47 – The Right Time to Invest on Custom Design
13:59 – Facts about using templates
15:29 – How to Make Sure Your Designs Convert
19:42 – Leading with Value
22:01 – Consistency is Everything. Focusing on Transparency.
26:06 – Doing Work with an Impact. Experience is Key.
28:36 – The Best Way to Engage an Agency
30:43 – Leakage Points
31:07 – Plug those Leaks
33:43 – First Impression is Important!
35:18 – Click Study
38:18 – Your website is never finished!
39:14 – Thanking our Guest
39:24 – Greg Merrilees contact information
39:29 – End