What are the Differences between a Web Designer and a Web Developer?
The terms "web developer" and "web designer" are sometime used interchangeably, however, there are a lot of differences in the services they offer. If you are starting a business on the internet, it is best that you understand what their services consist of. Otherwise, you are likely to waste your money and end up with a pretty website that doesn't do what it is supposed to do.
No Website Traffic vs. Massive Traffic...
Basically, a web designer is an artist that makes websites. They may provide some functions, such as ecommerce solutions, but they don't usually develop the website in a manner that will attract traffic to your site or get you a listing in the search engines. Their services do not include keyword research, content writing or placement of keywords. Their job is to make your website visually attractive and perhaps to provide the basic functions. The end result – a website that is far from developed.I took that road when I first attempted to open an internet business and I was sorely disappointed. I spent a load of money on a website that just didn't do its job. Visitors were few and sales were nonexistent. I was tempted to give up, but really, quitting is not in my nature.
I started researching methods with the hope that I could make my website work. In my research, I ran across a web developer who helped me a lot! He taught me the steps that are important in website development. I was unsure about whether I could trust him or not, after all, he makes his money doing web development , so I took an internet marketing course which confirmed his suggestions.
Steps to Developing a Website
- Keyword research
- Identifying a niche
- Choosing the most profitable keywords for your strategy
- Writing or hiring a content writer to write keyword driven content for your website
- Placing content-related keywords on each web page
- Submitting each web page to the search engines
- Adding new content to your website regularly
- Getting incoming links from related sites
Your site is not ready to market until you have a least 30 pages of high-quality, theme related, keyword content and a few quality incoming links. The content will help to get you a better listing in the search engines as well as building credibility for you.
Warning about Keyword Content
Developing content can be a challenge, especially if you don't know about writing keyword articles. You can't just stuff a page with keywords. That is keyword spamming and it will actually hurt your search engine ranking. If you are new to this, I recommend that you work with a content writer in developing the content. If you need professional help concerning content, contact our content advisor for assistance.The Easy Way of Developing a Website for a Beginner
(and an inexpensive option for experts)
The best tool that I have identified in my ongoing research of web development over the last seven years is
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For that cost, you can research and select keywords, register your domain, build and develop your website, and get hosting for your website for one year. It also includes access to Search It! which is a easy-to-use tool for promoting your website. You will save tons of money on website development and you actually can afford a content writer to write your content if necessary.
