What is the Difference Between Web Design and Web Development?

Many people use the terms "web design" and "web development" interchangeably, as if they were the same thing. However, they are two different things; despite their undeniable tie together, they are not synonyms.

Web design: This is the front end of the website, the part that web viewers see. A web designer will work with this half of the website and be more concerned with how a website looks to consumers. A great web designer will know how to put this end of the site together based on principles of design that allow for good usability, site navigation, and appeal.

Web development: This is the back end of a website, the technical stuff. This is where all the programming and interactions of the pages is built and maintained. A web developer focuses on how the site functions and fix any problems with it. A good web developer will use a platform to build a site that is customizable and easy to use, in case they need someone else to take over.

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