Web Development versus Web Design
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Things that are definitely considered web development
- consideration for what technology will be used to serve site
- responsible handling and backup of user data/content.
- writing of php, python, perl, asp, etc code/script for dynamic features of site
- splitting page design into multiple interlinked html pages, templating and include files
Things that are definitely considered web design
- aesthetic decisions about form of graphics on page
- color palette of text and graphics
- font and typography considerations
Things that sometimes web developers do and sometimes web designers do
- real estate map: where on the page the different elements exist
- deciding and refining flow or path visitor will take through the site
- architecture of the information on the page; how to logically organize the content
Other Considerations
- the idea. what the page exists for, what features should it have, etc
- paying for a good host, paying for the designer's and developer's software
- adding new content regularly.
- getting the word out about the site
- finding new people to make websites for (e.g. clients)
