What is web development?

Web development is a collective term that involves everything related to having a website made. This means creating web design, writing code and managing web servers. Web developers use various technology tools and programming languages to build a website. 

Websites are essential for businesses and individuals alike. They act as a digital storefront, information hub, and communication tool. In simple words, they allow businesses to showcase products and services, build brand credibility, reach a wider audience, and automate various processes. We can use websites for various purposes like building online portfolios, expressing ourselves, or sharing information.

Building a successful website requires a combination of key factors like a clear purpose and intuitive navigation. It should also be easy to use with engaging visuals, and quality content. It also needs to be mobile-friendly, optimized for search engines, and ensure a smooth user experience.

How does a website work?

When a user clicks on a website link, he lands upon the website. Developers build a website code and equip them with various functions. This involves scripting which describes the necessary actions to the savers based on the user’s input. These scripts are built on a text editor which processes the code on the browser. Further the website presents the users with relevant information or completes the requested action. 

What are the benefits of web development?

There are various advantages of custom web development:

• Helps you build a brand identity
• You can add any features as per business requirements
• Web developers can help you build SEO-friendly sites that rank well on the search engine
• Custom websites are secure and scalable
• You can add new functional features in the future and update the website

How much does it cost to have a professional website created?

Website making costs depend upon many factors:

• What is the scope of the project?
• Complexity of the website
• Website designs customization
• Functionality and features you need 

Web Development Proces

The website development process involves different stages, which help a web development company translate your ideas or needs into a functional website. This means the website is designed, coded, and made live for the users. This is similar to the agile software development process. Companies can go agile when building websites or any other systems.

1. Project definition and building scope

Defining the project is all about clarity on what is needed from the final website. This means everyone who will be using the website is studied to understand their views or expectations. This helps to define the project scope and enlist the following:

• Determining the website elements 
• Desired functionalities 
• Business goals

You also need to perform a competition analysis to analyze how you differentiate your website in offerings and usability.

2. Wireframes and visual designs

The next step is to make a responsive webdesign for the website with interactive elements. This is done by using wireframing tools. The wireframe is the visual representation of the website’s layout and functionality. A sitemap is also built to outline the structure and navigation of the website. 

The sitemap and the wireframeframe together gives users a clear idea on how the website functionality works. This allows anyone to understand how the website will resolve user’s problems. The website development bureau creates the blueprint and shares it with you for the approval of the designs. 

3. Writing website code

Once the UI designs are approved by your side, our developers start writing the code. Most website code is built using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript programming languages. Based on the project needs, we can also use other libraries and web development tools like a CMS (content management system) to develop the site code. 

4. Testing phase

We thoroughly test the website for functionality, performance, and usability across different devices like desktop smartphones and browsers like Google Chrome, Safari, etc. This also involves identifying and resolving any issues discovered during the testing process. The website is launched on the test server for ensuring smooth performance and conducting all the testing methods. 

5. Launch

Finally, it is time to launch the website to the users. We upload the website to the hosting server and make it publicly accessible. At the end of the launch, the process is to track website traffic, user behavior, and other key metrics.

6. Website maintenance

Post launch the focus is on improving the website performance and usability. This means addressing any issues that arise after launch. Also, it is important to keep the website’s content fresh and relevant. Many companies also keep in plan to add new features and functionalities as needed to keep the website well mainteined.

Conclusion

A good web development process is necessary for launching a successful website. This can help you release the right features for the users and gain an edge. At Zedrox, we can help you make unique websites as per your needs.