Introduction to Web Design and Development
Web design and development, have been known for as long as the concept of a website appeared. However, the definition of web design and development was simpler and easier to understand as it was in its childhood stage and stage of development - fast forward to now after 20 years of its evolution. Strange it is to say how far we have come. This article aims to shed light on the concept of web design and development along with the services being offered by one of the largest service providers in the region i.e. Experts Web Designs.
Comparing the first website, which was designed and developed in 1991, to the contemporary websites, a huge difference could be seen. Creation and maintenance of a website now is done by skillful mindset and roles of many; a team of polished experts including web designers and developers. Besides, it is somewhat hard to fit designers in the environment of web design and development.
Difference Between Web Design and Development
Like an umbrella, covering two people at a time during rain; web design and development are the two factors to be considered during the preparation, or creation, of the website. Web development controls the function of the website. Whereas, web design decides what the appearance and feel of the website should feel like.
The team of both, web designers and developers, with combined efforts, create a product in the form of a website that the world visits online or knows about. Besides, there is only a fine line between the terms, most people confuse one with another. The roles of each expert, web designer, and developer, are expanding with the advancement in technology, however. Keeping in mind, an individual could be an expert in both, web design and web development.
Let’s dive in deep and explore more about web design and development!
Web Design
The graphical unit one sees online to use and admire is a work of web design; ads, logos, infographics videos. Simply put the feel and the look of the website. Web designers do have knowledge of CSS and HTML, yet most of the focus is on the appearance of the website. Below are some of the services that the web designer offers:
- Creating main pages, landing pages, and inner pages
- Designing prototypes of wireframe
- Collaborating with project managers and developers in creating and maintaining design.
While working on the design of the website, the web designer focuses on creating an interesting design, in the form of an image, for the visitors to be interested and feel good while visiting the website. With time and advancement, tools have also been introduced to prepare a website and add units to it namely Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. One of the forms of web design is UX design which is all about ensuring that while creating a website, the use is considered. One of the uses of UX design is to design a website in such a way that the layout is adjusted on any device; be it a phone or laptop.
Web Development
As explained earlier in the article, the web designer creates the face of the website, web developer helps that face to blink an eye, smile, see; to move, simply put. To develop the central functions of the website, the developer requires different programming languages such as PHP, JAVA, and HTML. When an individual visits a website, there are different pages to visit and a long list of content to see, to move from one page to another, the process of clicking on the unit, loading, or just scrolling up and down on the same page is said to be website performing the function and technically, it is functionality. To get the website online for the users to visit and check, the web developer works on CMS also known as Content Management System. A few of the common systems are mentioned below:
- Joomla
- Drupal
- Magento
- WordPress
The integral task of a web developer is focusing on the management of the website such as cyber security management, offering support in case of concerns raised, updating CMS, etc.
Front-End Development and Back-end Development
Now, do not confuse yourself with Front End Development and Back End Development as if they have a different role to play here. Both, front-end development and back-end development, come under web development. However, due to the advancement in the industry and improvement in expertise, the understanding of their responsibilities is kind of fading. However, let’s make it simple for you:
Front End Development begins where web design ends. The responsibility of the Front End Developer is to give the design (a creative image provided by the web designer) a soul by using the programming languages HTML, JS, and Python for the users to interact. Let’s say the website requires you to mention your name and email, would you be able to type your name or email if it was only an image? So the front-end developer code so that you may type and submit; a type-able platform.
Whereas Back End Development is kind of like the backbone of the website. Back-end developer also uses strong codes and maintain server sides that normally people are unable to see and are unaware of. Let’s say you enter your information to log in to the website, where will this information go and how do you go to the next page? Your personal information has to be processed and stored in the server so the next time when you log in, you do not have to reenter all information again. Also, when you enter or submit, you are brought to the next page, this is what the back-end developers do.
The Role of Experts in Web Designs
One should consider both factors web design and web development when updating and maintaining the website. It is not either of them since in the contemporary world, the creation or update of a website requires the expertise of both, web designers and developers as they go hand in hand. We, Experts Web Designs, as a company play a great part here as we provide the services and benefits of both worlds.
We have been activating and providing expertise in the sector of Web design and development for over ten years now with a success ratio of 92%. Since our evolution, we have experienced alteration in this sector, adapted our organization accordingly, and stayed ahead. Such experience has sharpened our skills to the extent, that we now provide our clients, with the most practical and effective solutions. We have created our legacy in the world of digitalization based on a pure understanding of the businesses requiring solutions.
- Successful projects: 2500+
- Retention rate: 92%
- Experience in a digital world: 10+ years
Services Experts Web Designs Provides
- In order to provide successful results, one has to understand the requirements or the demands of the project. Experts Web Designs takes pride in ensuring that we have the expertise available in all sectors from retail, finance, management, and to healthcare for your convenience in and from web design to digital marketing.
- We design eye-catching websites for different web applications for your business.
- Our SEO expert takes charge of elevating your website to the top of the search results among thousands of others.
- We are more than an organization! We are a team of problem solvers, innovators, and creative thinkers who have a passion for assisting businesses online.
Conclusion
An ocean of web design and development has evolved so much in the past few decades since the creation of the first sophisticated website to advanced and varying versions of every website today. However, this ocean requires the efforts of a team including skilled and well-equipped web designers and developers to craft an engaging and result-oriented website for individuals and businesses. Web design creates appealing-to-eye interfaces for its users. Meanwhile, the web development ensures the responsiveness and functionality of the website. Due to the higher demand and expectations from the website, it is best to utilize professional assistance to bring your idea to reality efficiently and effectively.