SAAS platforms
SAAS platforms are significant in website development as they provide cloud-based services that ensure websites are built, hosted, and maintained properly. These platforms enable features that simplify the process of website development without the need for technical knowledge or investments in hardware and software.
Some of the examples for SAAS platforms are WordPress.com, Wix, Shopify, Squarespace and Weebly. The primary benefits of utilising these platforms are as follows:-
- Reduce technical complications
- Faster time for marketing
- Ensures better maintenance
- Enhanced customer support and resources
Looking more closely at these platforms, we can think of the following points that come under the services provided.
- They can provide hosting and infrastructure services, including server maintenance, improvements, and security.
- They can easily scale up the needs, traffic spikes and growth of a website., without any manual intervention.
- It is known for its user-friendliness and pre-designed tools like templates, and it doesn’t make it hard for users to create and manage websites.
- It adapts cost-efficient plans to actively bring updates, support, and other features with a subscription fee.
- It ensures that the website is under legal requirements such as data encryption, backup and compliance with the regulations.
- They also provide good third-party services like payment gateways, CRM, and marketing tools.