If you plan to create a website or you looking website design services you may hear about some job title like front end developer and back end developer, did you know what the tasks of each of them in building a website? And how their work completes each other?

All right, let us find out by taking a closer look at exactly what’s involved by describing what a front end developer job is and work tasks entrusting to him.

Front End Developer:

A front end developer is someone that implements the visual elements or website design using specific coding in order to website users and visitors see and interacts with.

Usually, a front end developer takes a design of a website from a designer as a website mockup in JPG, PSD or Ai format then he converts it into a static website using three coding languages HTML, CSS and JAVASCRIPT.

That static website made by front end developer is a website that does not rely on dynamic features.

What did we mean by the dynamic website?

In simple words without technical description like (client-side scripting or server-side scripting) which normal user doesn’t understand, basically we call website as a dynamic when it’s having a control management system (CMS) which allows to web admin to edit/add/upload image/..etc. by certain dashboard they can log in to it by username and password, but that’s not all, dynamic website allow to inactive visual elements such as search in the website field, contact us form, add to cart … etc. and any other element contains interact between user and website to work.

By understanding the difference between a dynamic website and static website you can easily understand what the job of front end developer and back end developer.

Back end developer:

Back end developer is the person who develops of Content Management Systems (CMS) which run on the website host and are used to convey information between the database and the browser / front end.

Plus he makes a dynamic features work, which needs specific code or scripts, such as make website form allowing to user to submit information then web admin receives it by email defined in code script. Plus he can create a script to validate name, e-mail, and URL enter it by the users and give them an error, all these functionalities and more not working on the static website.

Essentially the backend development is the server side, means those processes that happen ‘behind the scenes’ away from the front end of the website which we can call it the soul of the website if we assume the front end is a body.

I guess you can imagine how front end developer and back end developer work together, in a simple word after front end developer creates a static website then the back end developer cares of making it dynamic website.

Full Stack Developer

We have talked about the difference between the front end developer and back end developer, but there is another type of developer named “full-stack developer”.

A full stack developer is a developer that is familiar with both front end and back end development languages; also have general knowledge in all steps from concept to finished product.

How to Become a Full Stack Developer?

You can read a full article about how to become a full stack developer and what you need to learn by clicking on the above link.

However, here a short list of what a full-stack developer should be proficient in:

• UI and UX
• Web hosting environment.
• Relational and nonrelational databases.
• APIs understanding.
• Quality assurance.
• Security issues.
• Clients and business needs.

Stanford University and others back this idea by saying that website visitors make 90% of their first impression based on the website design and layout. This info shows you that website design or user interface (UI) is a very important aspect of a website’s success and should be taken seriously by a decision maker who deals with web design company.

Website visitors take their decision about doing business with you whether you provide services or sell products on the layout of your website and ease of use. According to the Adobe company the leader of graphics programs, 38% of website visitors stop engaging and browsing website when it is not attractive and not easy to use. An appealing web design will encourage website users to spend more time browsing it.

What factors that help you to create eye-catching web design?

Here are some bits of advice that experts are gathered it from several surveys and studies:

Website Colors

colors are one of the important things you need to care about it in the first step to create a good web design. vibrant intense colors in web design can increase web recognition by up to 80%. Dark colors in web design increase web recognition growth by 2% while light colors in websites increase growth by 1.3% respectively. Picking the right color can improve your readership by up to 40%.

Brand credibility

According to AdWeek weekly American advertising, 91% of consumers prefer an actual brand over a dishonest one. Let your website design visually and clearly present your brand message.

Ease to use

Experts said states that web design is 95% typography. It optimizes accessibility, usability, readability, and colors balance.
make sure you optimize its use.

Spacing and Consistency

White space provides an effective legible web experience for users. White space in web design is the space between the website elements, sections on the page, lines of paragraphs, between paragraphs and so on. White space in web design does not literally mean an empty space with a white background. Also, when designing your web pages, you must make sure that you remain consistent with the layout, banner, navigation, typefaces, and colors.

That’s not all thing you need to know about creating attractive website design catching users eyes but it gives you a good idea how important some small details in web design which make a big difference with your business.

Contact Saedx for Web Design and Online Marketing to design or redesign your website to make your website more modern, we take you to the high level of creativity in web design world.

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First, What are a free websites builder or DIY website builder?

Free websites builder or DIY website builder for whom who don’t know is a website provide online tools to create a website in an easy way without any web coding knowledge.

mostly, this free website builder what we called present ready-made templates to choose from as a startup for your website design.

We should mention that WordPress, Joomla or Drupal is not DIY website builder we talk about in this article, to see examples of most popular DIY website builder you can make a simple Google search and even you can sign up for free in one of them.

having a website these days become more important than a business card for every startup company needs a branded online presence that generates business.

Free websites builder that promise to be the best website builder for small businesses. At Saedx for web design company, we beg to differ. While these free websites builder offers online tools that appeal to non-techies wanting to go live with one click. But before you sign up for one of free websites builder, check out the cons below.

Limited technology and functionality.

free websites builder rely on their own technologies which means you have to depend entirely on that website builder creator for all your website issues from development functionality to design web front end, these missing functions can really boost your business.

Web design and development customization limitations mean they do have restrictions in terms of customizations that you produce which you can expect that it might work poor on the website.

in sum, when you choose one of the website builders, the ease of earning is countered by a significant decrease in your ability to leverage your website to create a more successful online marketing, which is the main goal of having a website. Modern websites created based on content management systems (CMS) that integrate marketing functions.

You will be stuck in free websites builder and you cannot transfer your website.

You can’t transfer your website back-end or website design to your own hosting. however, you can copy the content and create a new website but even with this solution at the end you were wasted your time on free website builder. on other hand, Websites built by web design companies can be hosted on all the major hosting companies.

When is free websites builder be good for me?

simple website
if you plan to create a very simple website without any specific features.

temporary website
if you want it temporary and you make a professional website later.

cost
if you want to be on the internet for free without any ambition for the future and that’s the reason most people go with an easy website builder is cost.

what is ‘Retina-ready’ mean?

It is a term generated by Apple with the appearing of the iPhone 4.

iPhone4 display size is 3.5”, at a resolution of 960 x 640 pixels. At this resolution, at an optimal viewing distance, the human eye struggles to identify individual pixels, so the technology was branded retina display.

Retina display devices show more pixels per square inch, producing sharper images. A pixel is the smallest physical unit in a display.

The main goal of Retina display is to improve the UX (user experience) which can make device screen quality almost on a par with print quality.

How ‘Retina-ready’ affecting website?
What is important to understand is that on Retina devices, HQ images (more pixels per square inch) are required.

iPhone 7 as an example is Retina display device which displays a website that serves Retina-ready graphics (HQ) will display sharper images and brighter, more vivid colors.

iPad3 or less serving non-Retina images (low resolution) will result in poor quality images and a less than optimal UX (user experience).

what if your website not Retina-ready?

a web designer can upgrade a web graphics and content images. There are many techniques and tools available to do this (depending on website structure, image types and browser options). the website designer will choose the best options for your website.

If you are currently considering purchasing a new website design, then make sure that retina ready is in bold on your requirements list.

User experience (UX) is how a web visitors can navigate and engage with the website. It can be the deciding factor in a visitor buy from you or leave. With plenty of competition at the end of one Google search, you don’t want to be losing a potential client.

It may be difficult to differentiate between good user experience and a beautiful website design. Here are five tips you may consider when you are evaluating the usability of your website:

1) KEEP IT SIMPLE

At old adage, they said that the first impression is the last impression. A simple website design that depicts exactly what you need is a user’s dream. Within seconds of landing on the website homepage, a user should be able to tell who you are and what is your business or your website sell. you should avoid using features that take away from the true goal of your website. These can distract a website visitors and reduce the chance they’ll turn into a client.
also, the website navigation should be as simple as possible. If a website visitors know what they want, it should take them seconds to find it. Always aim to keep your web navigation on the website clear and concise as possible.

2) Brand consistency

Keeping the tone and appearance stable will help keep clients and website visitors on your platform. This is important amongst every single page on the website. Sticking to a theme will have a positive impact on user experience.

3) Important Content

The most important content you want to highlight is those that lead the customer towards what they want. A web design presenting your services or products in clear ways makes the user’s journey as simple as possible.

4) Accessible web design

Websites that work well will have a good opportunity to win new clients. If your website functionalities do not work properly, don’t expect users to put up with it. A high bounce rate is indicative of a slow speed website or many broken links.

the website should work across a range of devices, whether it laptop, phones or tablets. you can learn more about What is a responsive website?

website speed is important, nobody is going to waste their time waiting for slow pages to load. There are always better performing platforms on offer. here a good article can help to speed your website loading: 5 Tips for Website LOAD FASTER.
another good article to test your website speed: Top 5 Online Tools To Test Website Speed

5) Quality Assurance

clients need to trust the business they are dealing with. If your website looks unprofessional it doesn’t portray the right message to the users or potential clients.

Enhance the authenticity of your website by displaying credentials and proofreading copy.

Among these factors, colors have the biggest influence on people… different colors can create different moods or impressions on the website.

According to some studies, 62%-90% of purchase choices are based on colors!

That’s why; designers have been giving more attention to the psychology of colors in their designs because a bad choice of colors might lead to high bounce rates or even untrustworthiness.

On the contrary; knowing the right colors to use in your web design help you to get more clients. It plays a great role in persuading your clients to take an action, whether this action is a purchase or a conversion.

Where can you use colors on your website?

There are some areas on your website (such as a call for action buttons, pop-ups or headlines), that you should be careful about, these areas might not be very apparent, but choosing the right color for them will make a great difference.

So, how can you choose the right color for your website?

Well, first of all, you must keep in mind that; different colors can create different emotions, so you just need to know what colors to put to good use.
You can use Adobe color wheel tool as a reference to know what colors match your website the best.

Contrast and brightness also play an important role in the success of the website. For example, websites that are dedicated to kids should be in bright colors while websites that deal with women need to have soft themes.

Remember as well, that contrast is too essential when it comes to the website readability. No one will stick to your website if you’re using an overlapping content with unnoticeable font or buttons. So make sure to look at your website by the eye of your client, and you’ll know exactly what the best color schemes use.

Using the right colors

Take a look at the following list of colors and the emotions generated by each one of them.

Using these colors in the right way in your website design will have a huge impact on your sales and clients.

Red:

This is the best color for getting people’s attention. You can use this color in the “call to action” buttons.

Red is also associated with excitement, passion or even anger. So you can use this color on websites that want to make clients feel strong or determined.

Yellow:

This color is usually associated with caution, happiness, warmth and healthy mind. It is used by websites of children or online stores that sell products for kids. And the darker shades of yellow are usually used in websites to give the impression of intelligence and authority.

Blue:

Blue is associated with trust and coolness, it is used most of the time in websites that want to give the feeling of reliability.

Since it is the color of sea and sky, it is also used frequently in websites that sells sea products or have to do with water.

Pink:

We all know that pink is a girly color, so if your website is designed for a feminine audience, then pink is your color.

It’s associated with young femininity, romance, and innocence. 

Green:

It’s the color of nature. This color usually gives the sensation of growth, optimism and peace. So if your website wants to deliver any of these feelings, then green is your best choice.

It’s also used in websites that have to do with environment or nature, or healthy products.

Gold:

It’s a prestigious color that works very well with other colors signifying elegance such as green or purple.

Black:

Black is used mainly in websites to create the contrast we have mentioned before. It goes with all colors and you can’t find a website that doesn’t use black.