Web Design for Anyone?

Is Web Design for anyone? Well, yes and no. Some folks do have the ability to build their own web pages. Especially with the onset of so many open source applications that build the website for you. This blog platform is one prime example. As a web developer, if a client requested that I build them a blog website, I would immediately suggest using the WordPress Platform.

From a developers stand point, it would be like trying to reinvent the wheel. A tried and tested solution, that would take less than a few days to install and take live, would be the more efficient, more cost effective web design solution to offer my clients.

So Web Design is for anyone. Well not exactly. Lets just look at the interface, or the look and feel of the website. Many websites offer free templates for just about all of the possible open source website solutions. There is no shortage of free templates to download and install. There you go, new website. This may not be the best solution for all websites. If you are not looking for special features, or other customizable layout features, then you should have no problems. Then this is not really design then is it? Well yes and no right? The “design” of the interface, includes the functionality of the website as well as the look and feel of the design.

There will come a time in the life of an evolving website, where you will at least seek the consultation of a qualified website developer, like (*SGPRO shameless plug), to find out whether or not the solution you are seeking is doable, and how much it will cost.

In my next touch on this topic, I will discuss how some clients attempt to edit customized websites.

Happy Internetting…