Site Design

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by certel, May 14, 2005.

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    Hey guys, first off it's been a pleasure reading about all the ideas on the site. Finally found a great place to read about what I could do to help me own website.

    I just had a question about web design and that is, does design of the site really matter? For example, is it better to use <div> tags and CSS as appose to <table>'s?

    Your thoughts?
     
    certel, May 14, 2005 IP
  2. Smyrl

    Smyrl Tomato Republic Staff

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    I truly do not believe it matters for SERP.

    I just did a down and dirty page. No style statement etc. Have already gone back in and added style statement. My advice is do a good job first time around. Set up site so you can include banner, footer, menu etc. It makes upkeep of site so much easier.

    Good luck.

    Shannon
     
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  3. letsmakeamillion

    letsmakeamillion Well-Known Member

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    welcome aboard.

    div tags and CSS can make a site load faster and make the design cleaner, but it does require a good amount of technical skill.

    tables are more straight forward and can be effective as well, but do make a page load slower.

    it is just a matter of your own personal preference.

    go with what you feel most comfortable with.
     
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  4. certel

    certel Guest

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    Thanks, good to be in a crowd of knowledgable people.

    I agree with the technical skill involved with div/css, but I am personally, not well versed in it. Was curious whether or not to start learning.

    I'm definately interested in speeding up the site and might look into that a little more.
     
    certel, May 14, 2005 IP