[Alvin]

Originally Posted by boxby

I am slowly amalgamating all of the wise words being passed around this forum. Thing is, i'm more chuffed that it's got about 5 other search terms on pages 1 & 2. So, hopefully it will have some longevity about it.

But......

Will the new design keep it up. I guess it will take a plummet initially.....?
Oh, it's a nerve racking game this.

What have you done to the new design that you expect a drop.?

Its not a guessing game you know.

SEO is pretty much an exact science.

Alvin

[boxby]

I was just kind of expecting a blip - because it's all different.

[IP2]

Originally Posted by boxby

I was just kind of expecting a blip - because it's all different.

Far from a blip, you have a baseline. Your goal now is to expand on that...but for tonight celebrate an amazing achievement!

[boxby]

Well, that's a good start then. Thanks for all your help guys. I remember Earl posting a thread a while back saying something along the lines of people keep asking for advice and then not acting on it. And all i can say is that i'm not acting immediately it is getting digested, and collated and I am learning!!!!!

I also have to say a big thanks to Dave at UKSMF. Thanks Dave!!

[Alvin]

Originally Posted by boxby

I was just kind of expecting a blip - because it's all different.

Well as long as the on page text and structure is pretty much the same you should be OK.

Google et all have no idea what your page looks like.

Alvin

[deviltronics]

Well done Sandra, very impressed.

[boxby]

Originally Posted by Alvin

Well as long as the on page text and structure is pretty much the same you should be OK.

Google et all have no idea what your page looks like.

Alvin

That's the thing - its all different!!:sad1:

[Calibre Designs]

Sandra,

If you keep your content pretty much the same way (if not better) than it will not affect your ranking or the maturity of the page vs search terms. Google doesn't recognise design as Master Earl said.

Can an expert correct me if I am wrong?

[IP2]

Originally Posted by boxby

That's the thing - its all different!!:sad1:

Don't worry Sandra.... you have done an amazing job, even if it does not last (which I hope it will) you now know you can achieve the number one spot! Don't fear dropping...because you now understand enough to get there and if you can do it once...you can do it again.

You are the best SEO in your field! Well done.

[Alvin]

Your not going to like this.

Rules of the road for SEO

Rule 1 ) You never ever give up a No 1 spot.

Rule 2 ) The general public don't give a damn what your site looks like providing it does what it says on the tin.

Rule 3 ) What design you like is of no importance whatsoever.

Rule 4 ) If it ain't broke don't try to fix it.

and finally a reminder of how it works.

Ranking Position Traffic Level
#1 Ranking Position 1
#2 3.5 times less than #1
#3 4.9 times less than #1
#4 6.9 times less than #1
#5 8.5 times less than #1
#6 10.4 times less than #1
#7 12.3 times less than #1
#8 14 times less than #1
#9 14.8 times less than #1 (the worst place to rank on page 1)
#10 14.1 times less than #1

Can I still be your friend Pwease missus.

Alvin