Perform Website Design And Development

Cyber Security · Level 5  ·  5 Chapters

Compiled by: Consolata Auma

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What Perform Website Design And Development covers

In this unit, you will be able to transform client ideas into fully functional, visually appealing websites that engage target audiences and meet all technical requirements. You’ll confidently manage every step—from gathering and organizing client needs and market research, to selecting the right tools, developing responsive designs, and ensuring smooth, secure deployment and ongoing site performance. By the end, you’ll have the skills to deliver professional websites that load quickly, work flawlessly across devices, and stay secure and up-to-date, ready to impress clients and users alike.

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Careers after Perform Website Design And Development

Performing website design and development is a powerful skill that opens doors to many exciting opportunities across Kenya’s vibrant economy. Whether you dream of working in a bustling Nairobi tech hub, supporting local businesses in the jua kali sector, or creating engaging platforms for agribusiness companies like KTDA, mastering these skills will position you as a valuable digital professional.

  • Tech companies and startups in Nairobi and Mombasa rely on web developers to build and maintain their online presence, helping them reach customers and grow their brands.
  • Jua kali artisans and small businesses increasingly need affordable, professional websites to showcase their products and services, creating opportunities for freelance web developers and entrepreneurs.
  • County governments and public sector projects often require web specialists to design user-friendly portals for citizen services, boosting transparency and accessibility.
  • Matatu associations and transport companies use websites and apps to share schedules, fares, and safety information, requiring skilled developers to build reliable platforms.
  • Hospitality and tourism businesses across Kenya—from lodges in Maasai Mara to hotels in Kisumu—depend on attractive, responsive websites to attract visitors and manage bookings.
  • Agribusiness firms like KTDA and smallholder cooperatives benefit from websites that provide market information, weather updates, and e-commerce options, driving rural economic growth.
  • Skilled web developers can earn through formal employment in companies, government, or NGOs, or by starting their own digital agencies serving local clients, often from home or co-working spaces.
  • Mastery of website design means you can turn ideas into impactful digital experiences, helping businesses thrive online and creating a career that grows with Kenya’s expanding digital economy.

Keep pushing your skills forward—your expertise in website design and development will make you an essential part of Kenya’s digital future!

Chapters

What Perform Website Design And Development covers: 25 main topics in 5 chapters

1. Gather Data required

  1. 1.1 Meaning of web terms. for web site
  2. 1.2 Importance of website development
  3. 1.3 Types of websites
  4. 1.4 Website requirements
  5. 1.5 Web Programming languages

2. Determine website design tools

  1. 2.1 Types of website authoring tools
  2. 2.2 Criteria of choosing website authoring tools
  3. 2.3 Installation and configuration of website authoring tools
  4. 2.4 Use of website authoring tools

3. Develop functional website

  1. 3.1 HTML CODING
  2. 3.2 SCRIPTING
  3. 3.3 Java scripting
  4. 3.4 PHP
  5. 3.5 Database Creation
  6. 3.6 Database Linkage

4. Host Website developed

  1. 4.1 Website hosting process
  2. 4.2 Factors to consider when selecting a host
  3. 4.3 Legal and regulatory requirements
  4. 4.4 Domain name
  5. 4.5 Uploading web site
  6. 4.6 Security measures

5. Perform Website Routine Maintenance

  1. 5.1 Importance of website testing
  2. 5.2 Components of the website functionalities
  3. 5.3 Creation, update and archiving of contents
  4. 5.4 Generate maintenance report as per internal policy

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