Web development is a highly technical term as it involves developing a website for the internet/intranet that is to carry out an online business or a service. Web development does not end when you are done completing the construction of a website. Web development means to maintain and run the website so that it is active all the time. It is a very broad term in fact it is a complicated term to be explained.

Web development means to set up a website. In order to set up a website, you need to have a proper web design, search for an appropriate web server or a domain. Web server is something that needs special attention because it is where all the information and data of your website is going to be stored. Hence you will have to take care of the security concerns as well. So, choosing a reliable web server is very important.

Once this is done, you will have to turn your attention towards the website designing part where all those technical skills will come into play. Website design involves the layout, graphics, flash programs, audio/video streaming etc. Web development also involves promoting a website that includes SEO, SMO, internet marketing strategies, Mobile SEO etc. Content development is another aspect of web development.