It is easy to get the terms web design and web development mixed up. So we thought we would give you a brief overview of the differences. In essence, web design is the more visual and creative part of the website. They will design the website to suit the company that they are designing the website for. They create a website with the user in mind. This means that they will design a website that has an easy to use user interface and will focus on the functionality of the website. This side of website building is more creative than website development. It is a very important aspect of making sure a business succeeds on time. This is due to the fact that a users first impression of a website is extremely important to the success of a company online. If your website isn’t instantly aesthetically pleasing, then the user may click off your website and on to one of your competitor’s website.
Website development can also incorporate a design aspect, however, it focuses more on creating the functionality of the website. The web developer will basically bring your website to life. They are also more involved with the ‘back end’ of the website, whereas the web designer will be more focussed on the ‘front end’ of the website. An example of one of the roles of a web developer is to create unique and bespoke ways for the user to engage with the website, or creating separate admin sections so the company can easily manage the website. Web developers will build the website using a bespoke coding language and will help breathe life into your website. An easy way to understand the difference between web design and web development is to think of web designers as construction workers, and web developers as the architects.
As you can see from our website, JPS Media, do both web design and web development. This makes the life of our clients easier than if they hired a web design company and a separate web developer. All of your website needs will be carried out in one place. It also eliminates any disagreements between the designer and the developer due to all of the design decisions and development decisions for the website being taken by the same company!!