http://dev.baytechwebdesign.com Interactive Web Solutions Wed, 24 Feb 2010 07:43:35 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en When it comes to web development and programming languages, there are two industry standards: ASP.net and PHP.  Both languages have their strengths and weaknesses, and neither one is necessarily better than the other.  Baytech Web Design specializes in both languages, but it is worthwhile to know the difference between the ... http://dev.baytechwebdesign.com/2009/09/27/asp-net-vs-php-in-web-development/ There are some specific risks involved with using feature-rich Web 2.0 applications for your website development project.  These do, of course, come along with the added benefits of using Web 2.0 applications – enhanced content, user interactivity, and other such features.  It’s a cost-benefit analysis, when it comes down to ... http://dev.baytechwebdesign.com/2009/09/24/risks-of-web-2-0-applications/ Custom web applications are being used more often throughout web design and website development.  As they become more and more common, it is worthwhile looking at some of the common vulnerabilities in custom web applications.  If there are vulnerabilities in your systems that you use on your websites, then both ... http://dev.baytechwebdesign.com/2009/09/23/web-applications-and-vulnerabilities/ When you’re redesigning your website design or starting a website development project, it is useful to ask yourself a number of questions that can make the process a lot easier.  If you ask these questions, you’ll be able to plan for possible pitfalls or roadblocks along the way.  When talking ... http://dev.baytechwebdesign.com/2009/09/23/ask-the-right-questions/ The last post detailed some of the most important questions to ask yourself if you are taking on a website redesign company.  It was by no means, however, a complete list of questions.  There are many other questions that are important to ask before you take on a website design ... http://dev.baytechwebdesign.com/2009/09/22/more-questions-to-ask/ If you are delving into the e-commerce world with your website development, it is imperative not only have a set of best practices, but also to communicate that set of best practices to your customers. What are these so-called “e-commerce best practices?” One example is a clear description of the terms, including ... http://dev.baytechwebdesign.com/2009/09/16/what-are-your-e-commerce-best-practices/ PHP is becoming more and more sought after on the Internet, since it adds a level of interactivity to websites.  If you want to keep your website from being a boring, static HTML website that does not provide value to your visitors, then they won’t hang around for long. Your temptation ... http://dev.baytechwebdesign.com/2009/09/15/outsource-your-php-development/ Web 2.0 is the latest buzz-phrase going around the Internet.  Just about everyone has heard the phrase “Web 2.0,” but what is it exactly?  Web 2.0 refers to interactive web design and web development.  This includes social networking sites, interactive websites, blogs, user-generated content, and more – just to name ... http://dev.baytechwebdesign.com/2009/09/14/web-2-0-%e2%80%93-the-new-hype/ The process of beginning a website development project is a complex one, and it begins with a little bit of brainstorming.  Before brainstorming begins, however, it’s important for a web design and development team to do a few preliminary things. First, a web development team should consider things such as the ... http://dev.baytechwebdesign.com/2009/09/10/web-development-and-design-the-creative-process/ The Internet is an extraordinarily fast paced environment.  Consumers can simply Google what they want and make a decision about a company in no time at all.  As Malcolm Gladwell explained in his book Blink, we make snap judgments about people – and companies – very quickly.  What does this ... http://dev.baytechwebdesign.com/2009/09/08/what%e2%80%99s-your-unique-value-proposition/