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You may be tempted to tackle your own web site, but I suggest you consider these points before taking on the challenge. Many people armed with the basic knowledge of HTML and notepad , think they can develop their own websites. The internet allows free exchange of information, so with careful study you could build and maintain a web site yourself, and if you have financial constraints it might seem to be your best option, however. I say it 'seems' like your best option, because even though it may appear to be easy there are many factors and professional input which goes into making a good web site.

What is a web developer?

A web developer is a person who develops a web site from scratch and maintains the web site. Web developers need to have a knowledge of HTML, XML, JAVA, as well as tools such as Photoshop, Dreamweaver and Acrobat. A web developer also needs to have an understanding of how the internet works, what the latest internet trends are and content writing skills will also come in handy. Some web developers specialize in the back end of the site, such as the hardware infrastructure and data bases (what goes on behind the scenes), while others specialize on the front end, such as design, content and tools (what you see when you enter a site).

Why you will not get the same results.

As you can see the job of developing a website is not just about the layout and about colour. There are many aspects which goes into taking a blank site and making it a popular website. You may know about HTML, and you may be able to download a template, but do you know how to write design your web site with features which will make people want to come back to your site over and over again? Do you know how to manipulate text and write content in such a way that search engines pick your website over others?

Business support

Depending on what your business is, your website needs to have tools which support your business. Let me give you an example; some make-up companies have a make-over tool on their site which allows the visitor to load a picture of themselves onto the site and then give themselves a make- over. This software includes the latest color trends and products which can be found in the stores. Another way in which your web site needs to support your business is by giving you statistical feedback, as to how many people visit your site, what people's opinions are about the site, what people do on your site.

All this information can be used to support your business by using the information to make your website and business more efficient. Now you can see why developing a website is much more intricate than what it seems.

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