Is changing Blogspot template affect SEO and SERP?

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by Bohol, Feb 24, 2008.

  1. #1
    I plan to change templates to certain blogspot sites? Will the change destroy my Page Rank, SERP ranking?
     
    Bohol, Feb 24, 2008 IP
  2. astup1didiot

    astup1didiot Notable Member

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    Yes, you can expect to see a drop in SERPs for a decent amount of time. Less if you keep the same basic content layout and just alter the design itself, in fact if you don't change the actually content displayed on each page or re-arrange it you won't see as much a drop, this is usually not the case with templates usually tho.
     
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  3. Bohol

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    I understand that if you change the template (templates not from blogger itself), the widgets and sidebars will be wiped out so I have to reinstall them again. Also, I plan to change from three columns to two columns. The content is still the same but the column structure and template style would be revamped. But I just can't take it if the SERP would drop significantly.
     
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    I lost ranking for 3 days after changing minor widgets on my blog.
     
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  5. Bohol

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    That's what I notice too. Even a simple editing of meta description can hurt SERP significantly.
     
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    astup1didiot Notable Member

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    Yes, because your changing the web page, it might be a small alteration but your still making a change.
     
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    Changing the structures of links etc affects

    ut changing templete nope
     
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    you mean blogroll links?
     
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    Changing the template can have an effect on your SERPs, usually template changes will change the structure, they go hand in hand. If the template has the same structural internal linking from the front page you still might see some minor changes for a small amount of time.
     
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    Brandon Sheley Illustrious Member

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    changing the template with have zero to no effect on search ranking
     
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    It seems that we can't reach a consensus here.
     
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    but hey i want to ask that can the effects be positive too???? like you changed template and jumped up in SERP??
     
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    yes, if new template has better link structure.
     
    sandrodz, Feb 25, 2008 IP