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SEO is massive and many businesses both old and new are using SEO services to boost the impact of their business. Whilst this does not directly relate to SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) it is clear that many new businesses cannot explore this type of marketing and promotion.

From a Web Designers point of view this means that you will want to stay up to date with the latest changes in the SEO world. It is always a good idea to see what your competition is doing and then taking the necessary steps to offer more. By knowing more than the standard web design companies that you consider as competitors then you will have that competitive advantage when it comes to getting new clients.

Incorporating some basic SEO techniques and tactics into your web design will also make your websites easier to find which is great for both you and your clients. These are some simple steps to incorporate SEO into you web designs

1. Ensure your code is valid for XHTML and CSS for W3C standards. This will assist search engines when they come to your website. In addition to this it also opens up the opportunity to submit your website designs to some of the top CSS design galleries, which in turn will give your website more exposure.
2. Having a fast website is of particular importance nowadays as we are creating more media rich web designs. Added to this is the fact that Google now sees a sites speed as one of its many ranking factors. Using GZip to compress text, compressing images, combining CSS files and minifying JavaScript files are all going to help the speed of your site.
3. Doing some keyword research using Google’s AdWords Keyword Tool will provide you with the most commonly searched words in your market area. You can make your website easier to find by using some of these keywords in the titles of your web pages. This will also increase the relevance of your website to search engines.