Web Design 101: The Beginner's Guide to Web Design
Are you considering getting a website for your business but feeling overwhelmed by all the technical jargon? Don't worry; we've got you covered. In this blog post, we'll explain the basics of web development using WordPress and why it's a great platform. What is a website? Firstly, let's take a step back and understand what a website is. A website is an online platform that displays information about your business to potential customers. At the most basic level, a website is a set of files stored on servers. Your website serves as a digital shop front for your business. Your customers can use your website to learn about your products or services, make purchases, and contact you.HTTP: What is it?
Let's dive into some technical terms you might encounter during the website build. HTTP stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol and is responsible for connecting your computer to the remote server that stores all the website data. It's like a set of rules defining how messages should be sent over the internet so that you can easily access different pages and websites. When you type in a website address or search for something online, HTTP helps your computer and the server communicate. It acts like a translator, reading your website request and translating the code sent back from the server into a webpage that you can view on your screen.
What does an IP Address do?
An IP address is a unique set of numbers that are assigned to every device connected to the internet. When accessing a website, you need to know its unique Internet Protocol (IP) address. This string of numbers helps identify individual devices over the internet. Every device connected to the internet has its unique IP address. To find your device's IP address, type "What's my IP address" into your search browser.Front-end and Back-end
The front end refers to the customer-facing part of the website that your audience can see and interact with, while the back end refers to the behind-the-scenes work that goes into making the website function properly. We can help you make the front end of your website look great and teach you how to use the back end when you need to make edits or add pages. With a Web Guys website, you will be given all the information you need to keep your website in the best possible shape.Content Management Systems (CMS)
Content Management Systems (CMS) like WordPress can make your life much easier when creating and managing a website. WordPress is a free and open-source CMS that has been used to power over 43% of all websites on the internet. One of the main benefits of using WordPress is that it's incredibly user-friendly, even for those with little web development experience. With WordPress, you can create and edit pages, blog posts, and other content without knowing how to code. Additionally, WordPress offers a wide range of customisable plugins that help you to add functionality to your website without writing any code. We can get you up and running with your website, and then you can take care of the rest. But don't worry; we're always on hand to support you with your website should you need it. Having a website for your business is crucial in today's digital age. With The Web Guys, creating and managing a website has always been challenging, even for those with little web development experience. We hope that you got value from our blog post to help with your business.If you would like to know more about how to get started with an Ecommerce website then please take a look at www.thewebguys.co.uk or even book in a meeting directly with Brian to discuss how to get started using this link https://thewebguys.zohobookings.eu/#/customer/brianlynggaard