10/07/2024

Posted By: Corina Serdiuc

A solid web presence is no longer optional - it's essential for any business to thrive. However, building and maintaining a high-quality website requires a range of skill sets, often requiring various experts. Let's explore the skill sets needed to create and manage a website and how this compares to opting for a managed web service like Dreaming Code, which handles everything for you at a simple monthly fee.

Key Skill Sets Needed to Build and Maintain a Website

1. Web Design and User Experience (UX)
   • Skill Set: A website that captures attention and engages users requires a web designer with both creative and technical skills. UX designers optimize the site's usability and ensure it's intuitive to navigate.
   • Tools: Adobe XD, Sketch, Figma.
2. Web Development
   • Skill Set: Skilled developers are needed to build the website using programming languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and back-end technologies like PHP or Python.
   • Tools: Visual Studio Code, GitHub, PHPMyAdmin.
3. Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
   • Skill Set: SEO specialists optimize content, structure, and performance to rank higher on search engines, ensuring organic visibility and traffic.
   • Tools: Google Analytics, SEMrush, Ahrefs.
4. Content Creation and Copywriting
   • Skill Set: Engaging content, including blog posts, product descriptions, and landing pages, requires professional copywriting. This also includes creating graphics, images, and multimedia.
   • Tools: Grammarly, Canva, WordPress.
5. Security Management
   • Skill Set: Protecting your website from cyberattacks and data breaches requires constant vigilance. Security experts must implement SSL certificates, firewalls, and regular vulnerability checks.
   • Tools: Cloudflare, SSL Labs, Sucuri.
6. E-commerce Management
   • Skill Set: Managing an online store requires skills in e-commerce platforms, payment gateways, and order management systems.
   • Tools: Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento.
7. Maintenance and Technical Support
   • Skill Set: Websites need regular updates, performance optimizations, and bug fixes, which require ongoing technical support.
   • Tools: cPanel, Google Search Console, WP-CLI.

The Fractional Challenge: Managing Multiple Experts

Building and maintaining a website requires a diverse range of skills, and more often than not, businesses need to hire multiple experts to manage various aspects. Each professional—whether a designer, developer, or SEO specialist—brings their expertise but also comes with an ongoing cost. This can quickly add up, particularly when you factor in maintenance, updates, and regular content creation. Managing these experts fractionally often leads to high costs, communication challenges, and inefficiency.

The Simplicity of Dreaming Code's Managed Service

Now, imagine having all these needs met under one roof without juggling multiple professionals or worrying about ongoing maintenance costs. Dreaming Code's managed service provides a seamless, all-in-one solution for building and maintaining your web presence. Here's what you get with a simple monthly fee:

• Full Web Design and UX: Professional designers craft visually appealing, user-friendly websites that align with your brand.
• Development and Hosting: We handle all the technical aspects of building and hosting your website, ensuring high performance and uptime.
• SEO Optimization: Our experts ensure your site is fully optimized for search engines, improving your visibility without needing a dedicated SEO consultant.
• Content Management: We support your content needs, ensuring your website stays fresh and engaging with regular updates.
• Security: Our team continuously monitors and secures your website, protecting it from cyber threats.
• 24/7 Support and Maintenance: DreamingCode provides around-the-clock technical support, ensuring your website runs smoothly, and any issues are resolved quickly.

Conclusion: Dreaming Code's Value with a Simple Monthly Fee

When managed fractionally, the skill sets needed to build and maintain a web presence can quickly become overwhelming—and expensive. By opting for DreamingCode's managed service, you can access a dedicated team of experts who handle all your website needs, from design and SEO to security and hosting, for a simple monthly fee. This solution saves you time and effort and reduces overall costs, allowing you to focus on what matters most—growing your business.

Ready to streamline your web presence? Discover how Dreaming Code can provide a hassle-free, cost-effective solution for your digital needs.

Dreaming Code is a partner who can drive your digital success. We provide an industry-leading platform to enable agile and flexible digital experiences. We have solutions tailored to your needs if you seek advice on driving website traffic and user experience. Our solution consultants are eager to support you in planning, building, and scaling your digital transformation.

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