Web Developer Vs. Web Designer: What’s the Difference?

Not everyone can be a unicorn. A unicorn of the tech world, that is. A unicorn is a term used to describe the rare and elusive person who excels at both web development and web design. While closely related, these two fields require very different skills sets and knowing a bit about each might help you to decide who you should consult to help you with your website.

Web Developers

Web developers are a bit like construction workers or contractors. Developers build the core structure of a website to ensure it’s logical functionality. They are tasked with translating a vision or design into programmable coding languages. These languages tell the website how to function. Web developers also handle the server hosting and security of a website.

Web Designers

Web designers are the architects of a website. They focus primarily on the visual design and user-focused aspects of a website build. Web designers ensure that the overall look and feel is consistent with a brand, and that users can interact with the site easily.

Each of these fields requires it’s own skill set, program knowledge, and “languages.” If you aren’t sure which is right for you, contact Ocoos Web Consulting for a free consultation. We work closely with our clients to provide personalized web development and web design services in Ocala, Florida. Our tech unicorns are waiting to take your call!