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Web Development
Building for the web: front end and back end, WordPress and custom PHP, JavaScript, accessibility, performance and the deployment plumbing in between. Written for developers, and for the business owners who want to understand what their developer is doing and why it takes as long as it does. Less framework hype, more decisions that still look sensible six months later.
Web Development
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between front-end and back-end development?
Front end is everything running in the visitor’s browser — HTML, CSS and JavaScript, the layout, the interactions, the accessibility. Back end is everything running on the server: application logic, databases, authentication, APIs and integrations. Most real features touch both, which is why “full stack” exists as a term. A contact form is front end right up until it is submitted, and back end from that moment on.
Is WordPress still a sensible choice in 2026?
Yes, for a large class of sites: content-led marketing sites, blogs, brochure sites and smaller shops where the owner needs to edit content without calling a developer. WordPress’s real advantage is the editing experience and the ecosystem around it rather than the code. It is a poor fit when you need a genuinely custom application, heavy real-time behaviour, or data that does not map onto posts and pages.
What does "responsive" actually mean, and is it the same as mobile-friendly?
Responsive means one codebase that adapts its layout to whatever viewport it lands in, using fluid widths, flexible grids and breakpoints, rather than serving a separate mobile site. Mobile-friendly is the outcome; responsive is the usual technique for reaching it. A site can be perfectly responsive and still be miserable on a phone if the tap targets are tiny and the images are enormous.
Why does my site look different in different browsers?
Because browsers ship standards at different speeds and apply their own default styles. Most differences trace back to three things: a CSS feature one engine has not implemented yet, a browser default you never reset, and font rendering, which genuinely differs by platform. A CSS reset, checking support before using anything new, and testing on real Safari rather than only Chrome removes most of the surprises.
What is a staging site and do I need one?
A staging site is a private copy of your live site where changes are made and tested before they go anywhere near visitors. You want one as soon as the site earns money or carries anything you would hate to break, which covers most sites. Plugin updates, theme changes and PHP upgrades all look safe until they are not, and discovering that on staging costs you nothing.
Should I use a page builder or custom code?
Page builders are the right answer when the priority is letting a non-developer restructure pages without help, and the wrong answer when the priority is performance, precision or long-term portability. Builders add markup and CSS you did not ask for and tie your content to that specific builder. A practical middle ground is custom templates for the structural pages and a builder only where real editing freedom is needed.