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5 Vital Steps in the Process of Website Development

5 Vital Steps in the Process of Website Development

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A website is an integral part of modern business.

Unless you have one, achieving exposure and commercial success is going to be very difficult for you to do without prior knowledge and experience.

There are lots of different ways of building a website, from hiring a professional designer to do the work for you to creating one yourself using a template service or drag-and-drop builder.

This post intends to explain the process behind web development. Understanding what goes on behind the scenes will help you to get a better appreciation for web designers, perhaps convincing you to work with one, if you feel you can’t do it alone.

1. Learning to Code for Website Development

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You do not necessarily need to hire a web designer to build your site for you. You could potentially build it yourself. If this is what you’re interested in doing, then you’ll need to learn to code. The experts over at programiz.pro makes clear on their site that coding doesn’t have to be challenging to learn and there are lots of online resources available to you.

If learning to code appeals to you, make sure that you conduct extensive online research and read as many guides and articles as you can. Guides and articles will help you to get a good idea of what to expect as an amateur coder. It’s also worth noting that online courses are available to you. Taking online courses is something to consider if you’ve got a sizable budget as some courses can be expensive. You may be able to find free ones if you look carefully.

2. Understanding SEO for Website Optimisation

The first step in actually building a website is information gathering. Information gathering involves compiling all relevant information and data needed for optimising a website. Many website developers build with SEO in mind. SEO is short for search engine optimization and is one of the most effective forms of marketing on the Internet today. It involves manipulating search engine algorithms and ensuring that target websites appear higher than the competitors’ ones. If you are planning on building a website with SEO already established (as opposed to adding it later) you’ll need to do analytics research beforehand.

3. Researching Keywords for Website Content

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Keyword research is an integral part of data gathering and deserves its subsection. The reason for this is that it helps you to figure out which keywords you should be using in your website slogan, title, and even domain name. Keywords are search terms that help your website appear higher on the search listings. You should add them to your content. Make sure that the keywords you are using are relevant to your website’s niche. There are analytics tools that you can use to figure out which keywords are best in certain niches.

4. Creating an Effective Website Plan

Expert web developers work out plans when they are building websites. Plans can help them to map out every single step in the web development process. Without a plan, it can be hard to find directions. If you are building a website for the first time or want to work with a developer, you’ll need a plan in mind. The reason you’ll need a plan if you are hiring a web developer is so that they can build the site that you want for you. Make sure you are very clear about your needs on your website. Clarity will help them to ensure that they satisfy you as their client.

5. Building Individual Website Pages

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Once a plan has been worked out and research has been performed, web developers then begin building individual website pages. If you are going to build a website yourself to save money but do not want to learn to code, you can always invest in a template service. Template services allow you to build websites without actually needing knowledge of coding. If you are going to use a template service, use one with good reviews, affordable plans, and a solid reputation.

6. Making the Website Live

Finally, the last stage in web development is making a website live. Making a website live can only happen after a host has been found and a website has been built. It’s as simple as clicking a button. Periodically after a site has gone live, developers will take it down to perform routine maintenance. Sometimes maintenance can be performed with a site live, though this isn’t suitable for major reworkings of websites. If you are going to make your site live, make sure it’s exactly the way you want it to be and that it looks professional, otherwise this will impact your reputation with your clients.

Website development can be a challenge. It often takes years of experience for a person to be able to build a good and user-friendly website. You can always hire professional support if you’re looking for a shortcut, though. Make sure that you get the best developer you can if you do want support.

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