How To Select a Professional PHP Programmer
If you want to enhance or upgrade your website, you
may want to consult a Professional PHP Programmer. PHP is a popular and
widely used development tool used to create dynamic websites and
browser-based applications.
How do you know a qualified PHP Programmer from an in-experienced PHP Programmer?
Experience
level, for starters. Do they have previous work-experience with the
type of project you have in mind? What other skills do they have?
For
example - a Professional PHP Programmer should understand security
issues, cross-browser compatibility, have database knowledge, and have
the ability to modify and add JavaScript to your website, understand
cascading style sheets, and have knowledge of S.E.O. (search engine
optimization) and Internet marketing.
Many PHP Programmers have
little knowledge of S.E.O. and Internet marketing. I think this is a
must. The person who creates your website can impact how the search
engines rate your website.
Most PHP projects require a database,
and the most popular hosting database is MySql. An experienced PHP
Programmer should understand how to utilize a database to optimize your
website or browser based application.
Knowing how to modify and
add JavaScript to your website is important also. PHP runs on the
server while JavaScript runs in the browser. Certain functionality is
best handled on one end of the other. JavaScript is mostly used to
create interactive calenders and data validation. Using JavaScript can
really spice up your website.
Cascading style sheets (CSS) are
used to define the fonts, layout, and style of your website. CSS is a
must have skill for any professional PHP programmer.
The
definitions a programmer puts in their CSS and JavaScript code are not
standard across web browsers. Your prospective PHP Programmer must
understand this fact and constantly test his code in several different
browsers to ensure cross-browser compatibility.
When interviewing
a prospective Programmer, you may want to ask how they deal with
security issues and try to understand their knowledge level of S.E.O.
and Internet marketing. Security is much more important than search
engine optimization; however, even the best looking website needs
visitors in order to be viable.
Keith
began his programming career over 20 years ago. In 1999 he became
proficient in HTML and PERL programming languages. Since that time, he
has been helping businesses and individuals build websites and over the
past year has also assisted clients in Internet marketing and search
engine optimization. This combination has allowed Keith to move beyond
only website development to consulting with clients in using the
Internet to their success. Keith is a trusted, professional PHP
programmer.
Website: Professional PHP Programming
