Website development is the work involved in developing a website on the World Wide Web. This includes web servers, web content development, web design, network security, etc. This job is generally done by professionals who have experience in developement and server management. In large organizations many people will be working witnin the IT department and working on website development. Usually within small organizations only one permanent member of staff will be appointed to this role. People who are in website development should have good knowledge about web designing and related subjects. Website development is used by companies who wish to sell their goods and services to their customers and require a presence on the Internet. Websites are the best way to retrieve information of a particular company. It helps the clients and customers to understand about the company very and read history and company information, This helps build credibility and convert potential customers in to sales. The markup and coding is usually done in website development. Web design is planned and developed early stages, this helps the development team restructure it if required.
Website development follows a process of eight steps. Analysis, specification building, design and development are the first steps. Content writing, coding, testing, promotion, maintenance and updating are the final steps. Analysis of the current situation and plan normally provides the structure for the development cycle. Specification building is a process and a outline is drawn for making the website which forms the structure. Design and development is the creation of the website from the thoughts and ideas process. Content writing the content in the website is written and edited if necessary. Coding should not disturb the look and feel of the site. Coding is done without disturbing the design and though out the process should only enhance the design. Testing is the process of checking whether everything is correct. Promotion is promoting the website so that potential customers find the site and are attracted to it. Maintenance and updating is the last stage of the website process, where the site is revisited after launch for alterations and enhancements. Websites need frequent maintenance check and latest updates have to be added to ensure the site is protected against malware attacks.
