Page and Search Rank Problem

[akimardb]

Hi, i'm about to re-design a website, witch is #1 on google for an extreamly competative key word.

I was just wondering, how much will a re-design affect my ranking and position on google.

Thanks, Rich

[mpls-web-design]

It definitely can affect your rankings. As to how much, it is hard to say. Since your keywords are highly competitive, it may affect it a lot. When you redesign the site, at least keep the content for the home page minimal.

One thing to keep in mind is that even if you don't change anything, your rankings can fluctuate greatly.