What do you think? Should web developers be required to have a basic understanding of SEO in order to create effective websites for their clients?

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Search engine optimization (SEO) plays a critical role in improving website visibility and attracting more organic traffic. Given the importance of SEO, some argue that web developers should have at least a basic understanding of SEO principles to create websites that are optimized for search engines and better serve their clients. What do you think?

[hey_webdesign]

Not lots of developers but some of the developers don't have a basic idea of SEO. That's why developers update their skills and experience. Learning basic SEO is very easy. However, Lots of WordPress developers have ideas about SEO because there are lots of Pluggings and resources for WordPress. I also like to share my experience with custom coding web developers. They have different issues with SEO.

[mdabdullah14251]

Yeah, It is required to have basic SEO knowledge to develop a website. Always we should provide the best service for our clients.

Thanks.

Md Abdullah.

[amolgigs]

Yes, Not only developers, content writers, and site owners should have a basic understanding of SEO in order to create effective websites. SEO factors such as website speed optimization, usability, and readability directly benefit user experience 

Useful links - 

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Starter Guide - https://developers.google.com/search/docs/fundamentals/seo-starter-guide

Get started with Search: a developer's Guide - https://developers.google.com/search/docs/fundamentals/get-started-developers