What is Front End Development?

Front end development describes the process by which a flat design is transformed into a fully functioning website; it begins the moment a client approves a website design.

Good front end development delivers a website that matches the original designs as closely as possible, whilst at the same time ensuring it works properly and fulfils the necessary SEO (search engine optimisation) requirements.

This stage of a build can make or break a website - if it's done well both users and search engine bots will be able to interact quickly and easily with your site, encouraging conversions and improving rankings. On the other hand, if it is poorly executed visitors will find your site frustrating and difficult to use and it will be unlikely to appear in search engines for any of your desired keywords.


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What makes I-COM Front End Development different?

I-COM's front end web development team are skilled in HTML, XHTML, Javascript, AJAX and CSS, meaning they can turn design ideas and concepts into fully functioning websites faster than you can say PubSubHubbub.

  • All the sites created by the I-COM development team are hand-coded, allowing us to retain full control over the way your website looks and functions; we don't use restrictive software with a tendency to generate reams of useless code.
  • Our developers are aware of SEO coding requirements, and thus will create a website that not only works well and looks good, but has the potential to rank well in search engines.
  • As part of the front end development process, we will also make sure your new website functions in all the most popular browsers: IE7, IE8, Firefox and any other browsers by request.
  • I-COM's front end development team create sites that comply to W3C accessibility standards; let us know if web accessibility is a key feature for your site.

I-COM Stays Ahead of the Curve

I-COM's front end development team also make sure they stay on top of developing technologies and changes to coding practices with the potential to affect our clients' websites. Our developers:

  • Are comfortable creating sites compatible with a range of mobile devices.
  • Understand the limitations and capabilities of many different browsers, including IE7, IE8, Firefox, Opera, Safari, Chrome, and older browsers like IE6.
  • Are experienced when it comes to developing for a variety of platforms, including Macs, Netbooks, PCs and mobile phones.

If you need your e-commerce site to be compatible with a mobile device, or your business website to be compatible with the full range of browsers, speak to the front end development team at I-COM.

Contact I-COM

Want to learn more about front end development? Speak to the experts at I-COM on 0161 402 3170, or e-mail us using the form above and we'll get back to you.