{"id":5213,"date":"2021-01-25T08:00:16","date_gmt":"2021-01-25T15:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/?p=5213"},"modified":"2022-07-28T22:42:53","modified_gmt":"2022-07-29T05:42:53","slug":"how-has-2021-shifted-previous-web-development-trends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/how-has-2021-shifted-previous-web-development-trends\/","title":{"rendered":"How has 2021 shifted previous web development trends?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Vancouver-web-development-company.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5214\" src=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Vancouver-web-development-company.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Vancouver-web-development-company.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Vancouver-web-development-company-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each year holds new prospects for web development, with changing trends dictating a variety of directions for business owners and the professional developers who manage their websites. Nevertheless, while technologies such as Progressive Web Applications, Artificial Intelligence, and Application Programming Interface are evolving the way the consumer conducts purchases online, you must keep up with market innovations. That being said, just because <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/?utm_source=Blog_January2021_2021Trends\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Numinix is a Vancouver-based web development company<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, doesn\u2019t mean we aren\u2019t bringing technological advancements to all corners of the web!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/how-has-2021-shifted-previous-web-development-trends\/#Progressive_Web_Application_are_an_emerging_technology\" >Progressive Web Application are an emerging technology<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/how-has-2021-shifted-previous-web-development-trends\/#Artificial_Intelligence_is_booming\" >Artificial Intelligence is booming&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/how-has-2021-shifted-previous-web-development-trends\/#Single-page_applications_websites_have_proven_their_advantages\" >Single-page applications &amp; websites have proven their advantages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/how-has-2021-shifted-previous-web-development-trends\/#More_businesses_are_using_Accelerated_Mobile_Pages\" >More businesses are using Accelerated Mobile Pages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/how-has-2021-shifted-previous-web-development-trends\/#Application_Programming_Interface_is_picking_up\" >Application Programming Interface is picking up&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Progressive_Web_Application_are_an_emerging_technology\"><\/span><b>Progressive Web Application are an emerging technology<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those of you who don\u2019t know, a Progressive Web Application (PWA) is a type of software that\u2019s delivered through the web and is built using common technologies including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. While it\u2019s intended to work on a variety of platforms that use the standard-compliant browser, most shoppers take advantage of PWAs on their mobile devices.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since there\u2019s no denying the popularity of PWAs, let\u2019s discuss their striking advantages:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They give users the freedom to shop, order, or browse even when they\u2019re offline.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They send <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&amp;search_in_description=1&amp;keyword=push%20notifications&amp;utm_source=Blog_January2021_2021Trends\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">push notifications<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this allows businesses to message users a reminder or pass along relevant information.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creates a user experience that\u2019s comparable to native apps (those that come pre-set in your device\u2019s hardware) but takes up less space and is faster to download.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The development process is less challenging than most native apps because PWA developers monitor only one codebase.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the app is finished, you\u2019re able to upload it to the server without needing to purchase a license for the app stores.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Artificial_Intelligence_is_booming\"><\/span><b>Artificial Intelligence is booming&nbsp;<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While most people understand the basics behind Artificial Intelligence (AI), when it comes to computer science there\u2019s an abundance of intelligent machines that are designed to work and react as if they were actual humans, performing activities that comprise learning, planning, voice recognition, and problem-solving.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/?utm_source=Blog_January2021_2021Trends\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vancouver-based web development company<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has helped a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/clients.html?utm_source=Blog_January2021_2021Trends\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">variety of clients<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> process their customers\u2019 data using AI, enabling them to create a level of personalization that\u2019s relevant to their consumer needs. Since AI can utilize the previous purchase and search history of the customer, including their top category pages and the number of times they have visited the website, the smart technology can target the customer with accurate recommendations that appeal to their interests. It\u2019s through statistical and cognitive analysis that websites collect data to serve the needs of their customers, reshaping the current realm of web development.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/plugins-customer-support-c-381_383?utm_source=Blog_January2021_2021Trends\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chatbots<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are easily one of the most popular forms of AI, and in the past few years, the demand for this form of automated communication has skyrocketed across multiple industries. Chatbots use integrated machine learning algorithms to respond with smart solutions to common queries without the need for any human assistance. This gives customers quick and accurate answers to their questions when an employee isn\u2019t available, saving the business owner from financially investing in more customer service representatives and allowing them to have a more flexible schedule and downtime when needed. This technology will also pass on any issues that can\u2019t be solved to a higher authority.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another common AI trend that has increased in demand is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&amp;search_in_description=1&amp;keyword=voice%20search&amp;utm_source=Blog_January2021_2021Trends\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">voice search technology<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, allowing users to use their voices as a command tool to perform a search on the internet, a website, or an application. Since every smartphone possesses a speaker, many users prefer to speak into them rather than spend time pressing buttons or typing. The results of the search will pop up immediately on the screen, making this AI technology more convenient and beneficial to the user\u2019s experience.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Single-page_applications_websites_have_proven_their_advantages\"><\/span><b>Single-page applications &amp; websites have proven their advantages<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many big companies already use single-page applications (ex. Facebook, Google, etc.) however, it has become a recent trend among smaller companies as well.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why you may consider having a single-page application:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It works within the browser and does not require page reloading while it\u2019s being used. This allows users to enjoy easy and uninterrupted scrolling.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It effectively caches any local data, which is convenient if the user has a poor internet connection (the data is then synchronized with the server when the internet becomes available).&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A single-page website only contains one page without any additional for the \u201cAbout Us\u201d section, a description of services, or product selection.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why you may consider having a single-page website:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All of the content is fully loaded on the initial page.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeps content neat and comprehensive.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Condenses the most important information into well-structured content.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easier to retain attention of visitors.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cheaper <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/design-c-320?utm_source=Blog_January2021_2021Trends\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">design<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/development-c-397?utm_source=Blog_January2021_2021Trends\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">development<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easier to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&amp;search_in_description=1&amp;keyword=mobile&amp;utm_source=Blog_January2021_2021Trends\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">optimize for mobile devices<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_businesses_are_using_Accelerated_Mobile_Pages\"><\/span><b>More businesses are using Accelerated Mobile Pages<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In its simplest form, Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) is an open-source initiative project that\u2019s designed to optimize web pages on the user\u2019s mobile device so that they load faster. Originally created by Google to compete against Facebook\u2019s Instant Articles and Apple News, AMP uses the HTML framework to speed up mobile web use. The reason that AMP is extremely popular for e-commerce is that most consumers don\u2019t enjoy waiting and will often opt to buy from other sources if they\u2019re able to offer a speedier service. So, since slow-loading pages reduce e-commerce conversion rates it\u2019s recommended that you do anything to ensure that your website gets optimal visibility. While AMP is not the successful standard for every type of website, it does also possess the power to benefit from search engine rankings if done by a professional web development company.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Application_Programming_Interface_is_picking_up\"><\/span><b>Application Programming Interface is picking up&nbsp;<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This intermediary software allows two separate applications to talk with one another, taking the user\u2019s request to a system and returning a response with seamless connectivity. For instance, each time you use an app like Facebook, send an SMS message, check the weather on your phone, or answer an email, you\u2019re using an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&amp;search_in_description=1&amp;keyword=programming%20interface&amp;utm_source=Blog_January2021_2021Trends\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Application Programming Interface<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (API).&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several benefits that API offers in terms of web development:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The code can be recycled between projects which lower the cost of development to the business.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It increases speed to market by maintaining high-quality standards in design and development without the need to redesign new features.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It gives startups a chance to benefit from a technology that would be too costly for them to develop outright.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Which of the above trends do you see yourself using for your business in 2021? 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