Web designing has come a long way. Just a decade ago, web design means publishing a few static HTML pages on the Internet. Everything is so simple that there is not much to consider. The problem is, this approach is not ideal for everyone. For example, some people do not like the idea of having to deal with FTP or edit HTML code.

Today, web designing is vastly different. There are so many other elements that you can consider. Let's take a look at some of these elements.

Content management system.

Having a CMS makes updating much easier. With a user name and password, you can log in to your website anywhere, as long as you have Internet access. Using your CMS, you will then be able to update your website. Everything can be performed using the CMS without having to deal with FTP. You can upload images, post new pages, or edit existing pages. A CMS is usually database driven. All the data is stored on a database that is hosted on the web server. You can request your hosting company to back up the database periodically. To be doubly safe, you can even backup the database yourself.

Animation.

With the growth of broadband, more and more companies are realizing that they can do more on the Internet. Instead of just having static pages on their website, they can appeal to their visitors with animation and graphics. Multimedia is a huge part of the Internet these days. Websites are posting videos, streaming movies, etc. You can make full use of multimedia to make a stronger impact on your web visitors.

Ecommerce.

Of course, don't forget that you can always set up an eCommerce store on the Internet. Being eCommerce enabled means that your website allows web visitors to make purchases online directly. Payment is made through a secure payment gateway. If you are to setup an eCommerce site 10 to 15 years ago, you will find it difficult to run the site. That's because people are still getting used to the new technologies. Today, even a 60 year old grandmother knows how to shop for groceries online. So if you're not setting up an eCommerce enabled website, you may be losing out!

SEO.

Once you setup a website, you need to figure ways to promote the website. Don't expect visitors to come just because your website is online. It doesn't work that way. One effective way of getting traffic to your website is to use SEO methods. SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization.

When web visitors go online, they often use search engines to look for stuff. If your website is listed in the search index, visitors will click through and find your website. The process of getting your site to rank well in the search results is called SEO.

The new breed of eCommerce web designers will be able to do all of the above for you.