Website Development

Making website designs work in real life.

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As well as offering full website production, I also offer the elements that make up a website seperately, which at a basic level can be split between frontend website development and backend website development.

What is frontend website development?

Frontend website development (also called client-side website development) describes what the website users sees and interacts with. In practical terms it is the process of converting a website design into coded website templates, using HTML, SCSS/CSS and JavaScript/JQuery as well as utilising frameworks such as Bootstrap and package managers such as Node.js NPM, where these templates act as the visual interface that users see on a website.

These templates can then be used to either create a static website on their own (where all the content is hard coded into the template), or can be integrated with backend website development (server-side website development) to create more functional websites (e.g. Content Managed CMS sites).

Frontend website development services available

  • HTML, SCSS/CSS template files from web design artwork
  • Node.js NPM, Gulp and/or Bootstrap framework websites
  • Complete landing page, microsite or website development, including templates, page creation and population
  • Convert legacy frontend code to responsive mobile friendly code

What is backend website development?

Backend website development (also called server-side website development) focuses on everything you can’t see on a website. Back-end developers ensure the website performs correctly functionally, and is focussed on integrating with data sources (databases and APIs) and the use of back-end logic (the code that determines what actually happens).

Backend website developments services available

  • WordPress theme and template development
  • PHP development and integration
  • Classic ASP development and integration
  • MySQL and MS SQL Server database design and development
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Website Development FAQs

What is website development and how does it differ from website design?

Website development is the technical build-out of your website – it’s where designs and plans are turned into a working, functional website using coding languages (HTML, CSS, PHP, WordPress, etc.). While design focuses on look and usability, development focuses on functionality, performance and interaction.

Development can include frontend code like HTML, SASS/CSS, Bootstrap and jQuery for responsive layout, as well as backend systems such as WordPress and PHP for managing content and dynamic features. These tools enable both simple brochure sites and rich functional builds.

A WordPress CMS website provides a user-friendly content management system (CMS) that makes it easy for clients to update text, images and content without coding knowledge. It’s flexible, SEO-friendly and can integrate blogs, forms, email and other functionality based on your requirements.

After launch, your website may need updates, content refreshes, security patches and ongoing optimisation. Website development services can include site maintenance, refreshing outdated content and adding new features as your business grows.

Good development practices ensure your website is mobile-responsive, fast loading and technically sound, which are critical factors search engines look at when ranking sites. A well-built site also provides clean, semantic code that’s easier for search engines to index and understand.

Yes. I can take your existing design and turn it into responsive HTML templates or a fully working website.