Internet Development from the Beginning
I started in web development in the late 1990s, writing HTML by hand in a simple editor. Since then, I have used a wide variety of development tools and editors, many of which are now gone. That included Dreamweaver, which was once extremely popular. Today, website development has become more standardized, and content management systems have taken the lead for most business websites.
WordPress has become the dominant platform for website development, and I recommend it as a practical way to get started quickly with a site that is easier to maintain and update.
The first step in website development is building a site that works well for visitors, is structured properly for search engines, and gives your business room to grow. Adding eCommerce can be done using a WordPress plugin or through a dedicated shopping cart platform such as Magento or OpenCart. There are many ways to approach online sales, depending on your business and what level of control you need.
It is usually best to begin with a solution that you can manage yourself as needed.
Website development should also include setting up the social media platforms that make sense for your business and linking them properly to your website. That depends on how you plan to market to your customers, and I can help you decide what fits best.
Search engines often provide tools that allow you to verify site ownership, monitor indexing, and improve how your website appears in search results.
The final step is to review your search engine optimization regularly so your website continues to perform well over time. It can also be a good time to consider advertising services that charge per click, based on the keywords and goals we develop together.
My Services Include
- Website Hosting
- Website Development
- eCommerce Development
- Social Media Setup and Posting