Tag Archives: coding from scratch vs website builder

Where can I find development tools for my site?

Posted on August 7, 2020 by admin

I would go with a website builder like UltimateWB that you can add custom coding to if you want, and a graphics software like Photoshop to make any graphics for your website. Got a techy/website question? Whether it’s about UltimateWB … Continue reading →

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How do you make a website responsive (HTML, CSS, and development)?

Posted on August 7, 2020 by admin

Google “@media query” to learn the coding – you put those in css, and connect it to your html. You can also do it very fast and easy with UltimateWB – the built-in styles manager has a responsive app and … Continue reading →

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Why should I code my site from scratch instead of using a CMS?

Posted on August 6, 2020 by admin

You may choose to code your website from scratch if it is a basic website with not many features, and it doesn’t need much updating. But even then, a website builder like UltimateWB can make it a lot faster and … Continue reading →

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If you code your own website, do you still need to purchase a domain?

Posted on August 6, 2020 by admin

Yes, if you want a domain name you will need to purchase it. There’s a yearly cost to domain names. Coding your own website would just be instead of a website builder, not a domain name. You also will need … Continue reading →

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How do you build a shopping cart platform from scratch?

Posted on August 3, 2020 by admin

You can do it by learning html, css, javascript, and mysql/php. It will be a lot of code to write – for member sign ups to the e-commerce functionalities. You can still have a lot of customizability and flexibility with … Continue reading →

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What programming languages do I need to learn to create simple websites as a newbie, simple webs such as a restaurant website that includes their menu, location, contact numbers, etc.?

Posted on July 31, 2020 by admin

If you want to build your website from scratch, learn html and css. If you want any interactive elements such as a contact form, or taking orders online, then also learn javascript, php, and mysql. You can also use UltimateWB … Continue reading →

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Can a person make a better website with a programmer outside the usual web services like WordPress?

Posted on July 31, 2020 by admin

It’s possible. I would use UltimateWB rather than WordPress or building the website from scratch. UltimateWB cuts down on development cost and time, while still offering flexibility and customizability. It has lots of built-in apps and features, so you don’t … Continue reading →

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Should I learn coding for e-commerce?

Posted on July 30, 2020 by admin

You don’t need to, but if you want to, it’s great to learn html and css for formatting and styling. If you wanted to code from scratch, you would also need to learn programming languages for interactive elements, such as … Continue reading →

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What is a good price to pay for a website to be designed for a startup business?

Posted on July 30, 2020 by admin

It depends on the project specifications. You can cut on web development cost and time required to build your website by using UltimateWB. It has a lot of built-in apps that are very customizable. You can build any type of … Continue reading →

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Do you start from scratch every time you’re making a new website?

Posted on July 30, 2020 by admin

I use UltimateWB as the base – that I start from scratch, i.e. a fresh install of the software. It is so customizable that it is great for web developers and designers too. Got a techy/website question? Whether it’s about … Continue reading →

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