What does web development look like in the 21st century?
Look, we all know that these days anyone can go online and build an effective and good looking website. It’s a fact, and really it’s nothing to be ashamed of or afraid of. The days of hand jamming lines of HTML, CSS and Java are not over, but the fact is that small businesses are really starting to move the world of web development in a different direction. Content Management Systems are starting to rule the web – they’re easy to use and extremely effective. The old days of waiting for a web developer to update a paragraph on a page, then getting a large bill, are definitely over for the most-part.
I know it sounds like I am automatically putting myself out of a job, but that is far from true. See, there are huge advantages that developers like me can find strength in. The most obvious is the wide choice of Content Management Systems that can be implemented – you might find these ones very familiar: WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, Concrete5 and etc. These are the perfect tools to install on your websites to give your clients ultimate control over their own pages. The second great advantage are the major e-Commerce platforms that integrate with these CMS platforms, which can also handle SEO, social media integration and even things like MailChimp.
This must sound great, but don’t be immediately fooled.
There are still countless areas of web development that still require explicit expertise in order to have an effective site, even with an awesome Content Management System (CMS). SEO metadata, tags, taxonomies are just scratching the surface. Then you have your cyber security methods like SSL and APIs for your e-Commerce store, caching to speed up your site, and of course the most overlooked – graphics. Having inconsistent graphics will quickly make your site look unprofessional/amatuer, and most importantly bog your pages down to the point where users close your page or your web host starts to pull back the throttle on your bandwidth. All of these hidden ingredients are of the utmost importance of having a successful site that people can find, enjoy, understand and browse properly.
Have no fear, I have your back.
I have exactly what you need for the 21st century web technology, as a complete package, without the hidden layered costs and rediculous amounts of man-hours you never saw coming. You will not find yourself footing a bill for a website that could have cost you 1 or 2 premium luxury cars. You will find yourself hosted, online and exploring what YOU are able to do with your custom site while having your own email accounts also using SSL encryption. It’s time to get you online and enjoying your web presence. Additionally, I have a very large amount of custom WordPress plugins for you to use that cannot be downloaded or even acquired through any type of free or premium plugin stores.
If you’re interested, then I’m excited. Feel refreshed to know that I will enjoy helping you through this journey just as much as you will enjoy your new site!
Contact me for more information on 21st century web development!
-Dustin