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Learning Basic Web Design Skills

We do not have to emphasize how important web design knowledge is in today’s economy. However, one of the major difficulties in preparing the web designers of the future for their changing work environment is that web design is actually a very broad field that includes many closely connected areas, software, and skills.

Are you talking about IT skills? What about actual programming language? Which of the dozens of programming languages do you need? Then, there were your hardware specialists. If you think about Adobe Photoshop or online marketing, those skills are different from those of the other web design sections.

The good thing is that there are many different options available when it comes to learning web design skills that will be useful to a wide array of companies and individuals in the future.

Formal College Training & Technical School Courses

Colleges, universities, and technical schools still do not share knowledge levels that can be practically used. Whether or not an individual student is better off going to a formal college program for web design or diving into a technical school that focuses on the skills depends on various factors, including the quality of the school and instruction.

If you’re not a full-time college student, don’t worry. You can attend other types of learning options to fill the free time you have.

Special Online Courses

There are many different reputable websites specializing in a variety of online courses where you can pay once and get access to all the videos and online tutorials from any niche you can imagine. Udemy is the most powerful of these websites, where you can find thousands of online courses. There are web design courses that range from basic to very professional for those who live in web design.

Udemy isn’t the only website offering online classes. There are tons of websites similar to Udemy. As long as the classes are taught by someone who works with web design, students get a firsthand education, often for a fraction of what even a single college class will cost. This is a great value on the dollar.

YouTube & Free Tutorials

Another popular method is to look at all the free resources available online. You can Google for free courses on virtually any type of web design skill, whether you are looking for programming, HTML design, photo manipulation, or any other aspect of building a website.

Even better, with the rise of YouTube, you can almost always find video tutorials that allow you to learn to code and actually to see what the person is talking about in teaching. This visualization makes it much easier for most people to learn and pick up a new skill, and when you’re dealing with something that can be as complex as designing on the World Wide Web, you want to be able to see your instruction.

This helps you pick up all the skills you need without having to spend an enormous amount of money. Many people love this route since it allows them to dip their toes in, so to speak, and get a basic idea of whether or not that particular skill is right for them before spending a lot of money and diving in head first.

This is generally not the best route for a complete, start-to-finish education on web design, but it remains a fair starting point.

Salterra does not recommend using website builders. Squarespace, Wix, and Weebly are very tempting for business owners. The biggest challenge with these sites is when you go to optimize them for search engines. These sites do not give you the same opportunity as a CMS like WordPress.

Find The Right Option For You

As you can see, there are many different options when it comes to learning about web design and its many facets. Starting out with free tutorials, blog posts, and YouTube videos is always a great start, but don’t be afraid to step up and buy an online course or two during a sale and get a little bit deeper into developing those skills.

These courses can often cost as little as $30 and are sometimes enough to give you the complete skill set you’re looking for or, at the very least, prepare you for that all-important next step toward web design greatness!

Most clients who come to us have attempted to build their websites. Salterra can remove this burden so you can focus on growing your business. Contact us today. 480-273-2273

FAQs About Web Design and Development

Responsive web design is an approach to web design that aims to craft sites that provide an optimal viewing experience—easy reading and navigation with a minimum of resizing, panning, and scrolling—across a wide range of devices.

User experience (UX) is crucial because it aims to fulfill users’ needs, providing positive experiences that keep them loyal to the product or brand. Additionally, a meaningful user experience allows you to define customer journeys on your website that are most conducive to business success.

The core web development technologies include HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, which are used for structure, styling, and functionality.

SEO should be considered from the ground up in web development. This includes using semantic HTML, ensuring the site is crawlable, implementing mobile-first designs, optimizing page speed, and including structured data.

A Content Management System (CMS) is software that helps users create, manage, and modify content on a website without specialized technical knowledge.

Front-end development involves the graphical interface of a website, through which the user interacts with the site, while back-end development deals with the server side, focusing on databases, server logic, and application integration.

Techniques to improve site speed include optimizing images, leveraging browser caching, minifying CSS, JavaScript, and HTML, using content delivery networks (CDNs), and optimizing the server’s response time.

Web accessibility standards ensure that websites are usable by people of all abilities and disabilities. These standards are encapsulated in the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).

Cross-browser compatibility ensures that a website provides a consistent experience across different browsers, vital for reaching a broad audience and maintaining the site’s functionality and appearance.

Emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, voice recognition, and progressive web apps (PWAs) increasingly influence web development, leading to more dynamic, intelligent, and user-friendly web experiences.

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Meet the Founders: Terry and Elisabeth Samuels

Terry and Elisabeth Samuels, the founders of Salterra, have over two decades of combined experience in the digital marketing landscape. Their passion for helping businesses succeed fuels the constant innovation and top-notch service that Salterra is known for.

Terry Samuels leads Salterra’s Digital Marketing Division with sons Skyler and Brandon Samuels and a carefully curated staff of SEO Specialists. Elisabeth Samuels leads the Salterra Design and Development Division with her daughter Moraelin Bundy and her staff of project managers, designers, and full-stack developers.

Salterra’s Core Services:

  • Search Engine Optimization: Mastering the art of search engine visibility to put your brand in the spotlight.
  • PPC Advertising: Strategically leveraging paid advertising for optimal reach and ROI.
  • Email Marketing: Crafting compelling email campaigns that foster engagement and drive conversions.
  • Brand Building: Cultivating your brand’s voice, look, and feel for a cohesive and memorable presence.
  • Content Strategy: Creating and distributing relevant content to attract a clearly defined audience.
  • Social Media Branding: Engaging your community through tailored social media strategies.
  • Web Design & Development: Crafting a strong UX/UI website that converts visitors into customers.
  • Reputation Management: Safeguarding your brand’s reputation through active monitoring and positive engagement.
  • SEO University: Teaching Agencies, Free Lancers, and Small Businesses Foundational Search Engine Optimization
  • SEO Spring Training Conference: Salterra is the host of an annual training conference and multiple masterminds around the world.

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