March 9, 2021

Web Design vs. Web Development: What Sets Them Apart?

kc web specialists web design and web development differences blogWeb design involves planning and visualizing a website’s appearance and features, then incorporating the many different elements and features available. Web development utilizes special tools and programming languages to make the website functional. Both are essential components of building a website that ensures quality user experience (UX).

When it comes to building websites, the terms web design and web development are often confused by people who think they are the same thing. However, website design is much different than web development. Designers and developers have different responsibilities and activities but with the same ultimate end-goal, which is to build a high-quality website.  

The aesthetic appearance of the website is the focus of designers whose goal is to create visually appealing designs and layouts of the website. Their role is to ensure that the website is attractive and interesting-looking to visitors. Expert web designers structure each web page to provide the most appropriate and appealing elements to attract and engage users. 

Once the web designers have completed their tasks, web development starts transforming the design idea into an interactive website using different programming languages and frameworks to add functionality to the website design. Web development is responsible for building the actual interface of the website through which users can interact easily. They work with programming languages, databases, deployment platforms, testing automation, and more to build a fully-functional website. Importantly, web development also involves providing support and maintenance for a website.

When you’re looking for local Kansas City web design and website development help, give KC Web Specialists a call at (913) 489-7866. We’ll provide the following, and more:

At KC Web Specialists we take a proactive approach in working with our clients in Kansas City and beyond. First, we’ll design and build your company a quality Website that exceeds your expectations, and then we proactively maintain it for you.

Request a FREE Kansas City Website evaluation.

Veteran-owned, Award Winning, KC Web Specialists has been serving Kansas City and the surrounding suburbs for 19+ years.  KC Web Specialists, LLC. provides the finest Web design, Website developer, GEO, SEO and other Website development services for your business in these specialty areas:

Give us a call today at (913) 489-7866, or start a free evaluation above of your current situation. You can also use our Contact Us form. We will be glad to answer any questions you might have. Trust starts with a conversation. How can we help your company succeed? 

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Andy L.
2 weeks ago
Chris and his team did a marvelous job transforming my company's website. I highly recommend him as someone who does excellent work, uses technology well, and is very professional. Thanks again Chris!
Response from the owner:Thanks Andy and Marie. It's been a pleasure helping you with your Website design needs. Look forward to being your continued local design team.
Suzette M.
2 weeks ago
Everyone on the team at KC Web Specialists is skilled, caring, responsive and responsible. They did an awesome job creating our website (gcath.org) and answered probably 1,000 questions we had. They helped us stick to a reasonable time line to get this done, and were very patient with us as we figured out the various elements and functions we needed and wanted for our site. It's a comfort knowing they are not fading into the background now, but will be available for training and support moving forward as we need them. Pick this team for your next website need.
Response from the owner:Thank you Suzette. Being the Web design and SEO answer folks is what makes us happy :-) Glad the timeline worked for you all and look forward to being your ongoing local Website development support team. Thanks again.
Angela G.
1 month ago
They are very easy to work with. Creative, professional and keep your project on track! They even helped us with changes to our site long after our project was completed. I would recommend Chris and his team to anyone wanting to build a website!
Response from the owner:Hi Angela, thank you so much for the kind review. We like to think of ourselves as your local Web design partners. We're there when you need us. Whether it's two days from now or two years, the sites we build are made to last and we appreciate that we can help if/when the need arises. Thanks again,
Sandy B.
3 months ago
KC Web Specialists have it together. Period. I am President of a Kansas non-profit and we recently had their team work with us to create a new website. Every step of the process was a positive experience. Everyone was timely, professional, and thoroughly skilled at what they do.

In addition, I'd like to call out two people--Chris Nastav, the owner, and Jeff Forrester, a staff member who offers support and troubleshooting. You can't find more exceptional service anywhere.
Response from the owner:Hi Sandy, you're the best. Thank you so much for your trust in KC Web Specialists, LLC. for your non-profit Website design project. You and your team were fabulous to work with. Happy to be your local partner. Thank you again for the kind words.

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