Five Things You Need to Change on your Website

Creating an engaging website is imperative for any business.  As many readers must have discovered, maintaining a great website is no easy task. Here is a list of things that reveal why your website is not popular with your users. We also share some tips to optimize your website:

Loading Time

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Your website can’t take too much time to load! Millions of other websites are competing for user attention. Don’t make your users wait. Unless the users want to visit your website nobody is going to wait that long.

You lose 20% of your conversions to every extra second your mobile website takes to load. About 50% users expect your website to load in 2 seconds. The same user percentage will leave the website in the third second. (Google Statistics)

So start working on speeding up that loading time now!

Home Page Clutter

A cluttered homepage will turn off users. Our suggestion? Start again with a fresh perspective. Segregate the core elements you want on the website.

Consider why your target audience should visit your website. Restructure the content, website design, UI, and UX. Use image sliders to showcase your prime content. Attractive and creative image sliders can encourage users to further explore the website.

Zero Interaction

If there is no interactivity, why have a website? Encourage your visitors to explore the website with clear calls to action. Have more groovy elements to entice your users. Short videos, animation, online polls, exclusive comments section, contests and other interactive elements. You get the drift.

Grammar Errors & Typos

Typos and poor grammar are bound to put off your website visitors. Get your website content checked and corrected by content and language experts. Don’t rely on online grammar checking software to check your website content. Most software is not reliable. Each software uses a varied set of grammar rules to auto correct. The results are usually inconsistent.

Using Images Effectively

If your website images are too dull and unappealing, traffic is bound to suffer. Captivating images attract a larger percentage of users. Apart from blogging, images are the most important form of business content. Statistics don’t lie.

Visual elements dominate 74% of social media marketing, way ahead of videos and blogs. An audience provided with text content along with an image retains 65% of the information.

Conclusion

What do you make of the five things listed above to improve your website traffic? How can we ensure constant user engagement? How do we generate business leads through the website? Please do share your comments.

Web Development Trends For 2018

Trends in web development move forward extremely quickly. So much so that change is truly the only constant. CodePlateau an award-winning web development company in India ventures a guess to what could be the web development trends for 2018. We try to include in this list what we believe to be the upcoming development trends based on market behavior and what we have observed. Without further ado, here they are

Web Development Trends of 2018:

Functional Programming with Javascript improvements

Javascript has been a popular programming language for a while now. Only recently has it received quite stiff competition from React by Facebook. With the advent of functional programming improvements in Javascript, there seems to be more support for Javascript. Even if we look at the Trends for the past year we can see that Javascript is still a more popular term as compared to react. Functional Programming (FP) is the process of building software based on fundamental principles by composing pure functions. It is relatively easier than object-oriented coding as per most programmers. In 2018, Functional Programming especially benefits from the recent Javascript improvements such as ES6 and ES7.

New Players in Town

While VueJS is technically not a new player, it has been gaining prominence only in 2018. Created in 2014 by Evan You, Vue is a fast and lightweight script. Angular JS is backed by Google while React JS is backed by Facebook. Vue though is an independent open source project. Its creator was working on this as a side project and has recently been focusing on marketing and maintaining the open source project. What makes Vue a growing trend in 2018 is that it is now being used by a lot of major companies in China such as AliBaba, Expedia, Nintendo and more. It has also grown tremendously since it first began as it now boasts 20 people on its team.

Progressive Web Apps

Progressive web apps are web apps with the functionality and design of mobile apps. The idea is to create an app-like experience on web pages or websites. Although mobile apps are very relevant for businesses it might not be for all businesses due to cost considerations. Progressive web apps are worthy alternatives to choose. Since 2016 we have seen the popularity of progressive web app increasing rapidly. We figure 2018 will finally be the year for progressive web apps to burst into the mainstream.

Blockchain Technology

Ever since bitcoin blew up to unprecedented prices everyone seems to have become an expert in blockchain technology. It might be a little bit too late to say that blockchain is going to be a trend in 2018 as it has already accumulated a large following. A large number of companies are looking forward to incorporating blockchain technology in their industry. The blockchain is a method of collective data storage. Transactions in blockchains work without intermediaries. Since the transactions are verified using complex algorithms using a large number of computers it is seemed to be relatively safer.

Internet Of Things

Imagine a global network of appliances connected to each other using resources in the most efficient manner possible. That is what internet of things is trying to achieve. Although there are smaller home appliances using IoT, large multinationals are thinking of ways to utilize the development trend to improve efficiency.

 

CodePlateau is one of the best web development agencies in India. We are constantly on the lookout for the best web development trends that could become huge in the future as we like to stay on top of things. We believe in providing our customers with websites and web application development solutions in India that stay relevant for long periods of time. If you are interested in any of our services, let us know. Drop a message and we’ll get back to you soon.

Tips To Choose The Best Web Hosting Provider

You’ve got a fantastic business idea for which you’re thinking about building a website. You get in touch with the best web design and development agency in India – CodePlateau and the first thing they ask you is what kind of web hosting services will you be opting for? You’re not quite sure how to respond because you hadn’t really given it any thought. CodePlateau has witnessed this event on several occasions and to help you all out, has published a list of tips to help you select a web hosting service that meets your requirement.

What Is Web Hosting?

All sites on the internet are hosted on a server. Large corporations have their own servers on which they host their websites, because they can afford to and because they would like to keep control of their website at all times. Businesses that cannot buy and keep up a line of servers for their own websites normally purchase web hosting space from a website hosting provider. Your web hosting service is an important part of your website development.

Tips To Pick The Best Web Hosting Service:

Understand Your Needs

Website hosting is crucial because it controls the upkeep of your website. Your web host provider should be decided on the amount of traffic you expect on your website. For small websites, a shared server is usually enough to keep the website running. Websites whose pages run into the hundred thousand should consider getting an own server or slightly more server space if you want it to keep from crashing.

Find Out How Much Space Your Website Will Require

Your web development agency will be able to give you a rough idea about the web hosting space you will require handling the website properly. A heavier site with multiple requests will require a larger server space as compared to a smaller site. Ideally, the website should have all the functionality built into a small design. If you over pack the website and pick a smaller server your site will have a lot of downtimes which would impact the way your customers see your business. So choose wisely, have a word with your website development team if necessary.

Don’t Always Go For The Cheap Or Free Option

Although it can be very tempting to opt for the free hosting services, it is not always the best idea. Although you may shave some costs initially it will end up costing you in the long run. Find out what kind of services you actually need. How the website hosting providers price their products and then make the decision about which provider to go with. Picking a free website hosting provider might end up giving you a bad reputation with your customers because of the downtime your website faces.

Pick A Host With An Upgradable Option

How do you visualize your business growing? Have you made provisions for your websites growth as well? When picking a hosting service you have to choose someone with whom you can grow as well. You may not require all the services they offer at present but what about in a years’ time? Switching hosts can be extremely troublesome so right from day one pick a provider that has scalable options. Better servers, more space, more speed.

 

If you have any questions regarding web hosting services your website design and development company in India should be able to assist you. CodePlateau has a proud tradition of always helping out all their clients with whatever queries they might have. We believe in a collaborative work effort for success. If you would like to inquire about our services, give us a call or leave your details and we’ll get back to you shortly.

Security Features in Laravel

When you select your web development agency it is imperative that you pick a company that knows how to properly handle your websites security issues. In this blog we will be discussing the different security features in Laravel 5 that have been added . We talk about why you should work with Web Developers that can use Laravel and improve on their functionality.

What Is Laravel?

Laravel is a free, open-source PHP web framework, created by Taylor Otwell and intended for the development of web applications following the model–view–controller (MVC) architectural pattern. It is an excellent tool for web developers. It is however also a tool that needs to be used with care. Hackers keep trying to find ways to get into the system and Laravel has some special features to protect against hackers. Let’s see what they are:

Security Features In Laravel:

Below are some of the inherent features that Laravel already uses as its inbuilt security base:

1)      Laravel Authentication System:

Laravel already has its own set of user authentication systems. The code is inbuilt into the system. Laravel uses the “providers” and “guard” for further authentication. Guards control how each request is authenticated for every user while providers provide information of users from the database. While completing development you only need to set us the database and the models required to complete the authentication. Additional security features can also be implemented during Web Application Development.

 2)      SQL Injection Protection:

We have already written about what is an SQL Injection. Laravel already encompasses a PDO parameter binding that helps it fight against a SQL injection. This ensures that user entered variables are not directly entered into the SQL query. If this is not prevented then hacker may have easy access to all the data that is stored on the database.

 3)      Cross Site Request Forgery Protection Security Features in Laravel:

Laravel uses CSRF tokens to prohibit 3rd party users from generating forged requests. For instance, when a user on your website visits another website with a malicious link which could send a request to your database the back-end could consider it a query from your authenticated user and open it door. Laravel prevents this from happening with its CSRF tokens. This is done by adding another valid token to each request sent irrespective or its origin. Laravel then compares tokens to the ones it has already saved. If the tokens do not match a invalid signal is provided to the request.

4)      Cross Site Scripting Security Feature:

This is particularly important to blogging sites or sites that allow for users to comment. An XSS attack is one where the user enters a javascript code into his comments which run every time a particular action is taken on the page.  This is why many users see actions like a box opening and a sign flashes “Your Computer Is At Risk” when they visit some unsafe websites.  Laravel does automatic escaping while saving content to database and also while printing out content in the HTML.

You can use these security features to ensure that you have a well protected web application. When picking a web development team try and ask them how they will ensure the security of your data. With the number of data breaches that occur on a daily basis site security and data protection is of paramount important. We have just published a blog about how you should select your web development agency. Peruse it at your leisure and ensure to pick only the best Web Development Company for your work.

CodePlateau Technology Solutions is one of the most well respected Website Development Companies in Pune. They have worked for several clients all across the globe. They are trusted because they use only the latest web development techniques to build their website and follow all the W3C guidelines to ensure safe and powerful websites. If you are looking for a website for your own business you can get a free quote from CodePlateau. Get in touch today.

How To Select Your Web Development Agency

Picking a web development agency for your website can be as crucial a decision as any in your marketing strategy. Your website at the end of the day represents your business online and is the face of the company. You need to pick a web development agency that not only has a ton of experience working with complex web development projects, but you need a team of professional web developers who have an expertise in developing  websites on different platforms. CodePlateau Technology Solutions is one such website development company in Pune who has worked with a multitude of clients to bring to reality their dream website.

There are certain criteria that we noticed our clients mostly look for when they select their Web Development Agencies.

7 Things To Look For When Selecting Your Web Development Agency.

Cost Model:

Even though you may want to begin on your dream website project you need to have a budget in place. Web Development can be an expensive task to undertake especially if you want custom PHP Website Development. Get clarity on the fee structure from your website development company. Ask your web development services team what services they offer. Make a note of which of their services fits your budget best. Nothing like hiring CodePlateaus PHP experts to develop a custom website for your business.

Services Portfolio:

Only pick your web development agency after you have seen their past work. Work with Website development companies whose work you like and who you think will be a good fit for your project. If a Website Development Agency seems hesitant to display their work proudly it could prove to be a red flag in your hunt for the best web development team. A company’s product portfolio not only shows you the kind of work they do, but other companies for whom they have previously worked with before. That would give you another hint of the kind of work you can come to expect.

Web Development Team:

When deciding on which web development company to hire take a look at the team you are going to work with. How many members do they have in their team. Are the all jack of all trades or do they have specialists in the field of work they are looking for? If you need custom PHP web development do they have a PHP expert for hire?  These are the people you will be working with for most of the activity, it is best to get to know them right from the start. CodePlateau Technology Solutions has experts in PHP, WordPress Website Development, Mobile Applications Development as well as all aspects of Digital Marketing. CodePlateau is a Full Service Web Design and Development Agency in Pune.

Referrals:

If someone has referred a website design and development company to you chances are you are more likely to pick it. Find out from the referrer why they referred that company. How was the experience working with them? The more details you can get the better informed you will be and it can work while you negotiate. Another great place to look is review sites. Even their Google Business Page review can tell you so much about an organization. Check other review sites and see if the reviews on all platforms hold the same kind of account.

Extra Extra:

Due to the competitive nature of most business almost all organizations are will provide a little extra during negotiations. See what extra services you can extract from the Web Development Agency of your choice.

Result Oriented:

Most well established Web Development Agencies in Pune like CodePlateau work on strategy and tactics before they actually begin work. See how result oriented web development company is. How do they measure success and does it match with your definitions of success?

Added Maintenance and Support:

CodePlateau the best web development company in Pune provide 24×7 support to all their clients. Our support team is available at all hours of the day and also very responsive and quick to react. Even if there was some difficulty with you website CodePlateau will be at hand to resolve the issue immediately.

 

These are the factors that you should consider when looking for a web development agency in Pune. Have a look at CodePlateaus Portfolio. If you like what CodePlateau does send us a message and we will get back to you immediately. Get in touch today for the best PHP web Development, Ecommerce Website Design and Development or Mobile Application development services.

 

 

8 Reasons To Use WordPress For Your Website Development

If your business is based solely on a store model chances are you are missing out on some great revenue. Not only will you be missing out on revenue generated through online sales, your competition will be moving ahead at a much faster pace. If you would like to stay competitive in the environment today you need to have an online presence. If you think it is going to be too expensive or too much work, then you are definitely mistaken. CodePlateau is a WordPress Website Development Company in Pune that helps young budding entrepreneurs gain a Digital footprint with development of world class yet affordable websites.

CodePlateau has an expertise in PHP development as well as using other common programming languages to build a website. However for the course of this blog, we will discuss the top 10 reasons to use WordPress to build your website.

Top 8 Reasons To Use WordPress To Develop Your Website:

WordPress Is Easy To Use and Manage:

CodePlateau helps build the most beautiful website by using the functionality of WordPress. Once the custom website has been built you don’t need to know coding or computer languages to continue to work with WordPress. You can make changes to your website as and when you feel.  It is one of the easiest platforms to use. We can even provide support and maintenance services if you need, but seeing how easy it is, you will probably choose not to avail that option.

WordPress Websites are Different:

You can do so any things with a custom developed WordPress Website that its functions are limitless. It can be an ecommerce website; or have a simple blog. You can have complex multipage product brochures for your customers to browse. Think of it and we will develop a WordPress website as per your need.

Use Of Themes:

Depending on the type of website you need, you can use tens and thousands of themes that are freely available. The WordPress themes are like the clothes that your website wears. You can make it look any way you like. If you do not like the free option you can always buy a theme that catches your fancy.

 Plug-In Power:

WordPress used to be a plain blogging website development source. The game changer for WordPress was the development of Plug-Ins.  Plug-Ins are like special website application that allows your website to have additional functionality. You can boost your SEO, add Social Integrations, Avoid Spam. Ahh, the pleasures of working with WordPress.

WordPress Popularity:

Tonnes of companies, even big brands are using WordPress or content management systems like WordPress to develop their websites. WordPress is really popular which means it is not going to go away soon. WordPress will support your website for years to come.

 SEO Friendly:

WordPress helps boost your SEO by itself. It is extremely SEO friendly and you can also add additional plug-ins to give your website more of a push towards Google’s top rankings.

Open Source System:

Since WordPress is open system, developers are constantly working on making improvements to it. They are also working towards building more plug-ins and other functionality to WordPress that wasn’t available even a few months ago. WordPress keeps evolving and you can keep adding these cool features to your websites as you go.

Affordable:

One of the main concerns most people have with building websites is the cost involved. CodePlateau provides an unbelievable WordPress Website Development Service from Pune. WordPress Website Development is very affordable and highly cost effective. If you’re working with a shoestring budget this service is for you.

 

If you are thinking about building a custom website designed for your business, think about CodePlateau. CodePlateau is Pune’s top rated WordPress Web Development Company. With a high number of professional engineers as well as several great projects already under their belt, CodePlateau can be the perfect partner for your business.