Why You Need To Know the Difference
Do you know the difference between a web design and a web development company? If your answer is "No", you are not alone. In fact, most people do not realize that there is any difference at all. However, there is a tremendous difference and not understanding this distinction could cost you.
To understand more clearly, imagine that you are selecting a company to build your new home. When you meet with Builder A, he asks what type of home you would like. After you explain that you want a 3000 square foot white Cape Cod style home, he hands you a contract, asks you to sign and says he will start building your house tomorrow. Wait a minute..shouldn't you create blueprints first? How many bedrooms do you need? Do you want a fireplace? Oak trim or pine?
When you meet with Builder B, he first works to understand your needs, then creates a full set of plans and asks your approval before any construction begins. We think it's obvious...wouldn't you choose Builder B? The same principles apply when choosing a web development partner.
When choosing an web development partner, many companies make the mistake of selecting a web design company rather than a web development company. Web design companies typically begin their process with the physical design of your site, often with little or no planning involved. Emphasis is placed on the appearance of your site, not on the functionality. This is like building a house without plans; you're not going to be satisfied with the final product.
At InetSolution, Inc., design is merely part of the process of developing a successful web site. Before we begin any design work, we first develop a plan for your site; defining your goals, creating a mission statement and identifying your target audience. Only after we have completed our entire development planning process do we begin to design your web site.
