How we build SEO-friendly websites
yunolabs avoids the old, traditional agency method of website building using templates and frameworks like Wordpress - here's why
If you're aiming for strong online visibility, a custom website can significantly improve your search engine optimization (SEO) compared to a template-based site. Here’s why:
1. Unique, SEO-Friendly Design
- Custom websites allow for a tailored design and structure that prioritizes SEO from the start, whereas templates can have generic, bloated code that slows down the site.
- Designers can optimize each page layout, making it easier for search engines to crawl and index your content effectively.
2. Faster Loading Speeds
- Custom websites can be built with streamlined code, minimizing unnecessary elements that slow down page load times.
- Faster sites rank higher in search results since search engines favor quick-loading websites for a better user experience.
3. Enhanced Mobile Optimization
- Custom websites allow for more control over mobile responsiveness, ensuring every page looks and functions well on all devices.
- Since mobile usability is a ranking factor, a custom approach improves user experience and, in turn, SEO performance.
4. Scalable Architecture for Growth
- A custom website allows you to build a scalable architecture that supports future SEO needs, like adding new pages or features without compromising site performance.
- With a custom site, you can create a structure that grows with your content and audience, improving both user experience and search visibility over time.
5. Better Content Optimization
- Custom sites make it easier to place keywords naturally, optimize for local SEO, and implement structured data (like schema markup) for rich snippets.
- You have the flexibility to optimize meta tags, URLs, and other on-page SEO elements exactly as you want, without restrictions common in templates.
6. Improved Site Security
- Custom-built sites offer enhanced security features, which protect against data breaches and reduce downtime risks.
- Search engines favor secure, HTTPS-encrypted sites, making strong security a plus for SEO rankings.
7. Greater Control Over Technical SEO
- A custom build allows full control over technical SEO elements like clean code, proper URL structure, canonical tags, and XML sitemaps.
- With fewer limitations, custom sites avoid common SEO pitfalls that can hold template sites back in search rankings.
Bottom Line
A custom website gives you flexibility, speed, and control—key elements that contribute to strong SEO performance. While templates can be convenient, a custom site is an investment in better rankings, user experience, and scalability for your brand.