Published Aug 24, 2021

Intersection of CRO and Technical SEO

Slobodan Manić and Katherine Kambau delve into the synergy between Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) and Search Engine Optimization (SEO), emphasizing user experience enhancement and long-term success. They also discuss the impact of privacy legislation on SEO and explore effective technical strategies for crawl budget management and site structure optimization.
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  • CRO & SEO

    Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) are often seen as separate entities, but they share a common goal: enhancing user experience. emphasizes that optimizing a website for both humans and search engines is crucial, as improvements for one often benefit the other. He notes, "Everything you do for a human to make the website better is also going to affect how Google can crawl and read your website" 1. This synergy means that focusing on site performance and structure not only boosts conversion rates but also aligns with SEO objectives 2.

       

    User Focus

    Designing websites with users in mind aligns perfectly with SEO requirements. argues that prioritizing user experience naturally meets Google's needs, as the search engine values fast, interactive, and content-rich sites. She states, "You should still prioritize doing it for your users, regardless if it's speed or content or CRO. Users have to be first" 3. By focusing on user-centric design, websites can satisfy both human visitors and search engine algorithms, ensuring a seamless experience for all 4.

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