Web development has been growing in stature over the years. Broadly speaking, it refers to any activity undertaken for developing a website for the World Wide Web or an intranet. Both static as well as dynamic websites come under its purview. Various fields included in website development include web design, e-commerce websites, web content development and web server configuration. The activities generally performed by web developers are writing markup and coding. While web development indicates to developing a static page in some cases, it can related to developing complicated internet applications, electronic business applications or social network services in other cases.

Web development services have witnessed many makeovers in recent times. Some advanced services have redefined your web experience. They include web-based database programming, enterprise portal development, web-enabling legacy applications and open source software customization. The creation of a website relies upon certain encoding languages such as HTML, XML, ASP and PHP. These languages in conjunction with programs, scripts or software like CGI, Flash, JavaScript and RSS enhance the degree of dynamic capabilities that a specific website offers.