As a business owner you are faced with making decisions every day. Some decisions are easier than others. But when it comes to your buying a website, the answer is not always so clear. How well do you know the difference between a website designer and a website developer?
A) A website designer creates the user-friendly layout and executes the technical programming of a site, and has the expertise and technical know how to maintain all activity behind the scenes.
B) A website designer is the creative technician that develops a strategic, visually appealing and user-friendly layout. A website developer masters the technical programming of a site, and has the expertise and technical know how to maintain all activity behind the scenes.
C) There is no difference between a website designer and a website developer. They are one and the same.
And the correct answer is…B! If you chose A or C, you certainly aren’t alone. In fact this is a common myth that has become reality because of the designers that promise technical expertise and developers that promise creative expertise. The art of designing a website and developing its functionality are two very different things.
A website designer…is well versed in graphic design and aesthetically pleasing and strategic web navigation. This professional has an eye for the voice/brand of the client, the skill to create an attractive website, and last but not least, the ability to create a design layout in the right way for a website developer to take it to the next level.
A website developer…is proficient in the web languages required to build a site from the design layout. While the designer creates the potential for easy navigation through good design, the developer gives the site life through programming and code that creates the on line interaction. This process is technical, detailed, and has to be maintained for the life of the website.
While some people can have both skill sets, web agencies often employ a designer and developer separately. If you are looking for a new website or a redesign of your existing website, be sure to take the time to make the right decision. Don’t fall into the trap of hiring a low-cost website designer who knows the basics when it comes to development. It’s not worth the functionality headache!
If you have questions or need help with your website, call the experts at R2R today at 866-506-7272! We specialize in expert design and development.
