How the web development process works

In this webinar we'll go right back to basics and walk you through the whole website development process from start to finish, outlining the key decisions you need to make at each stage. We'll help you understand what needs to be done, how much each element should cost, where you can do things yourself and where it's probably better to get expert help.

A lot of businesses are moving online these days, many of whom have never needed to have a website before. If you're starting completely from scratch and you don't have a technical background then it can be a confusing process.

In this webinar we cover:-

  • Naming your website - how web addresses work
    • What is a domain name and how do you get one?
    • How much do domain names cost?
    • Should you chose .co.uk, .com or something else?
  • Building your website - an overview of the main options
    • Building it yourself versus paying someone else to build it for you - the pros and cons of each option
    • Easy ways for non technical business owners to build their own websites and get them live quickly
    • How content management systems make web development accessible to non professionals
  • Working with web designers and developers
    • What's the difference between a web designer and a web developer?
    • How can you find a reliable web designer and / or developer?
    • What should you expect to pay for someone to build your site for you?
    • What ongoing costs are there associated with web development?
  • Getting your site onto the internet - how hosting works
    • Why you need hosting for your website
    • Key things to consider when selecting a hosting company
    • How much should you pay for website hosting?
  • Ongoing website maintenance and support after the site is live
    • Making changes to your site once it's live
    • Getting a staging or development copy of your site
    • Taking control of the website yourself versus paying someone else to look after it for you

Who should book onto this webinar?

This webinar is aimed at anyone from a non-technical background who wants to set up a new website for their business but isn't sure where to start. We assume absolutely no prior knowledge at all.

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