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Web development can be done systematically, following a well-developed process, or it can be done on a budget, following a less formal process. Both can yield great results, and have their pros and cons. Systematic Web development follows a process. It allows for mid-course corrections, if necessary. It provides clients and stakeholders the ability to reject, modify, and approve critical desgin elements as we progress, rather than waiting for a "surprise" delivery. Systematic Web development provides documentation of the steps, which can be useful for later redesigns and expansions. However, this type of development can increase the cost and time-to-market. Budget Web development reduces, compresses, or eliminates the steps in this process to save time and money. The degree to which what is delivered meets the expectations of the client varies with the experience, expertise, and understanding of the developer, as well as his or her rapport with the client. This type of development can be done in a matter of hours or days. Below are the basic types of activities (not in sequence) involved in designing and developing a Web site. Which of the steps you need to and can go through will vary according to your budget and desired output. User-related tasks
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