Define Your Purpose and Audience
Think about what your website needs to do and who it’s for. Are you showcasing products, building a portfolio, or sharing content?
Numbers don’t lie !​
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of people credit a website’s design as the top factor in deciding a business’s credibility
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websites are being created per minute on a daily basis
What’s in Web Development ?
Web Development VS. Web Design
Web Development
Web development brings the designer’s vision to life by coding and building the website’s structure, making it interactive and functional.
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Web design is all about visuals, layout, and user experience. It’s the process of planning and designing the look, feel, and navigation of a website.
Takeaway
Web design is like the architect and web development is like the builder; they are two essential stages in creating a website, but they serve very different purposes and involve different skill sets.
Bottom line
While web designers set the aesthetic and usability foundation, web developers build the structure, making it functional, interactive, and ready for users. Together, they create a complete, cohesive digital experience.
Why bother?
Web development is like building a theme park from scratch, a mix of thrill, tech, and precision engineering to create the ultimate experience.
Process
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Sketch Out the Blueprint
Start with a wireframe or a basic layout. This is like mapping out your house before you start decorating deciding where the rooms (aka pages) go, how users will navigate, and what essential features you need.
Choose a Stylish Yet Functional Design
Keep it visually appealing, but make sure it’s user-friendly! Pick a color scheme, fonts, and images that reflect your brand and make things easy to read and navigate.
Develop, Test, and Debug
Time to code it up! Whether you’re using a DIY platform like WordPress or coding from scratch, this is where the magic happens. And don’t forget to test on different devices and browsers. It's like checking each room before you throw open the doors to guests.
Launch and Maintain
Once you’re live, don’t stop there! A great website needs regular updates, new content, and optimization to stay fresh. Keep it secure, fast, and relevant, adding new content and features when necessary.
