Reply To: Does the SEO person need to talk to the web designer?

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If you believe your Web designer and SEO specialist need to talk, then yes.

Did your designer simply make the site pretty? Engaging? etc

Are you using Designer synonymously with manager/developer?
Do you want to implement Schema sections/headers
Do you want someone who understands LCP, FCP and Speed Index?

If there’s a mesh between the two roles, I would suggest they do communicate but don’t expect there to be a huge understanding if they’re totally separate.

A great middle ground from places I’ve worked and people I’ve worked with has been a meeting with the customer as a middle man where we scope out the goals. Your designer will be able to advise you on on-page elements from a UI perspective, your SEO person from a marketing perspective, etc.

Will they always align? No.
Will it open both their eyes to the target / end goal? Hopefully yes.