Hey Reader!!
I spend a lot of time analyzing websites, and I keep seeing the same pattern that's costing business owners serious money.

They think they have to choose between a website that's beautiful OR one that actually gets found in Google searches.

This either/or mindset is completely backwards, and here's why it's hurting your business.

I see gorgeous websites that look like they belong in design museums. Perfect photography, stunning color palettes, elegant typography. But when I check their analytics? Ten visitors per month from Google. All that investment in beauty, but nobody can find them.

On the flip side, I see websites ranking #1 for their keywords but looking like they were built in 1999 by a robot (before AI). They get tons of search traffic, but visitors immediately bounce because the sites look unprofessional and sketchy.

Both approaches leave massive amounts of money on the table. Beautiful sites aren't getting found, so the design investment feels worthless. Ugly SEO sites are getting found but not converting, so all that traffic goes to waste.

Here's what most people don't understand about modern SEO:

👉 Google rewards websites that people actually enjoy using

They don't just want to see keywords stuffed everywhere anymore. They want to know if visitors stay, click around, and have good experiences on your site.

👉 Beautiful design naturally improves SEO metrics

When your site looks professional and trustworthy, people stick around longer. Google sees this engagement and assumes your site provides value.

👉 Every design choice can serve both humans and search engines

Your headlines can be compelling AND include keywords. Your images can be gorgeous AND optimized for speed. Your navigation can look clean AND help Google understand what you offer.

👉 User experience IS SEO now

Site speed, mobile functionality, intuitive navigation, engaging content - these aren't just design considerations anymore. They're ranking factors.

The solution isn't picking sides in some imaginary battle between beauty and functionality. It's understanding that they work together to grow your business.

When something makes sense for your human visitors, it automatically makes sense for Google too.

This week, look at your website and ask yourself. does this help both people and search engines? If it helps people, it's going to help your search rankings.

Stop treating design and SEO as enemies. They're actually best friends when done right.

Want the full behind-the-scenes breakdown?

​Website Design vs SEO and Why This Battle Is Hurting Your Business [Ep 099]​

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You've got this,

P.S. Curious to see what a new website design project might look like for you? Let's explore together how your website can work around the clock for you! Let's chat!​