If done carelessly, yes — you might lose traffic temporarily. But when handled properly, a redesign can improve rankings. Key best practices include:
Keeping or mapping essential URLs (301 redirects for moved pages)
Preserving title tags, meta descriptions (or improving them)
Ensuring the site remains crawlable and doesn’t introduce blocking issues
Testing thoroughly before re-launch
A skilled designer will minimize disruption and aim for SEO gains.
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