5 Common Web Development Myths You Should Stop Believing Today

Making an online presence for your business can be challenging and tricky, yet, very important for increasing your odds of success. Leaving behind an old image, web apps have become incredibly better with time.

Web development has evolved substantially in the last decade, while also becoming highly demanding. There are new tools and opportunities, design requirements, trends, and, last but not least, myths that cause lots of confusion when it comes to web development. Most beginners misinterpret this field and make big mistakes in small key actions because of false assumptions. With that being said, here are the 5 web app myths you absolutely should know about.

1. Web app development is easy

If something seems simple when you look at it for the first time, it does not mean it is. Look at the main page of the Google search engine, for example. It hides the results of the work done by thousands of professionals.

The myth about simple web development probably exists due to Wix-type tools that do not require in-depth knowledge to work with. However, those who have tried to use such tools in practice notice that such solutions are quite difficult to use, not to mention the much lower final speeds of the websites.

While developing a mere one-page website, in case you have a task to make a unique business tool rather than a ready-to-go online “business card”, you may need quite a lot of time and design knowledge. Furthermore, to make certain features work, it might require dozens or even hundreds of development hours.

2. Web app features can be added later

Customers often think that the initial development stage can do without going deep into details such as functionality and a thorough technical specifications list. They believe they will be able to add and change something during or after the development process since such changes should not affect the project deadlines and budget.

The truth is… any further change, be it some additional functionality or design modification, will require more time to be implemented, and therefore, will increase the development cost. Clear web development planning well before technical specifications are created for developers will save time and money; furthermore, this way, your website has a much higher chances to impress your clients and make them stay from the very first visit.

3. Web App Security is not a priority before the release

• Hackers can attack and penetrate 9 out of 10 web applications
• Web application breaches are among the top three attack patterns, involved in about 43% of all breaches
• On average, 30,000 new websites are attacked every day

Do you still think you can implement web app security later?

When the web app is released, teams start looking for vulnerabilities, bugs and try to protect their web apps from information theft, damaged reputation, and possible legal issues. And there is nothing wrong with it. However, it can be too late to start thinking about possible security attacks.

If you still believe top web developers start caring about the security of their products only after they have been released, your future web application potentially becomes the ideal material for hacker attacks. We highly recommend considering the security perpetrators at the very beginning of your web app development process, with a clear framework and thorough web app security plan.

4. Higher website traffic - bigger revenue

Website traffic has become the main focus of many web app owners. Their teams try to come up with engaging ideas to increase traffic and showcase their hard work on the first page of SERP. You might think there is nothing wrong with this scenario: your hard work is paid off, and you get tons of money selling more… that is another myth!

Higher website traffic doesn’t mean bigger revenue. Not always.

Decision-making is a complex process. You might end up having lots of non-paying users that will revise your web app, comparing the features you offer to those of your competitors. This might take days and weeks, but very few of them will convert and become your clients. Was all that traffic so necessary?

The good news is there are some ways out of the situation. First of all, it is understanding your precise target through offering features, products, marketing strategies, and words that truly meet their needs. It is the best way to optimize your marketing expenses while getting more real customers that become committed to your brand.

5. Mobile apps are more practical than web apps today

This myth has been around for a while now. What about the real situation in the market?

Let’s start by saying mobile apps are different. They are built for a specific platform (IOS for Apple users, Android for Samsung, etc.), can be opened only on mobile devices (and sometimes tablets), and that’s where they drastically differ from web apps that run on any browser and allow users to interact with their content from any device.

Many choose mobile apps to build eCommerce platforms and games. And it does make much sense for both app owners and their target audiences in those cases. However, if you are planning to build a SaaS product, a client portal, or a marketplace, you will notice web apps offer better opportunities, navigation, and performance for your goals.

Web apps have adjustable visuals compatible with any gadget, they are easy to maintain, and have media queries and fluid frameworks that still make them no.1 choice for corporate online presence and numerous other goals.

What are the latest trends in web application development?

Smart developers are always looking ahead for ways to adapt to the ever-changing world of web development.

Progressive Web Apps (PWA), Artificial Intelligence, and headless CMS are other trends actively growing in popularity this year. All of these aim at improving the user experience, performance, and accessibility of websites and web applications, making them more efficient, engaging, and secure than ever before.

What are the elements of successful web app development?

Many web development myths have caused a lot of websites to crash or not work as expected. Modern web development implies a clear sequence of actions, and for successful project implementation, it is necessary to invest much more than just labor hours paid to developers. What values the most are their expertise and experience.

The good news is that top web app development companies comprehend this matter well enough and always try to help with either technical specifications or design suggestions.

Utah Tech Labs has proven itself to be one of such companies, with more than 10 years of international experience and hundreds of successful web projects.

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