Lviv is not only about history and architecture, cultural events and tourists, but is also one of the 3 largest IT hubs in Ukraine, alongside Kyiv and Kharkiv. In 2019 there were 416 tech companies, out of which more than 188 are registered on TechBehemoths. In addition to this, Lviv was listed among the 10 most cost-effective locations by Financial times, in 2019 and also, 4 IT companies from the top 100 best BPO, have offices in Lviv, according to an article shared by Lviv IT Cluster. 

Other advantages of Lviv as a tech center are the economic attractiveness, which makes the city a feasible destination with qualified professionals in the IT industry, such as web designers, developers, software engineers, and other specialists in related fields. 

Youngsters interested in the field of IT can always find specialization courses in different fields, and those professionals that feel insecure, have a place to retrain and improve their skills in Lviv. This means that the IT and tech academic background in the city is at one of the highest levels in the region. 

The city also has a positive development dynamic, and so, in the past 7 years, the number of investors and IT companies in Lviv significantly increased. The most important aspect when attracting new companies to a city is to keep them satisfied with the entire environment - a lesson that Lviv accomplished. 90% of all CEOs of local IT companies are satisfied with the city, and 83% will continue to invest. On the other hand, local companies that open offices in Lviv, export IT services abroad. Web agencies, digital companies, and professionals working for Lviv-based IT companies are attracting more new clients each year. 

In 2019 there were more than 25K professionals enrolled in the IT sector in Lviv, but in 2021 there could be more. With an average salary of $1866/mo according to IT cluster and $2800/mo according to Glassdoor, the number of IT specialists increased by more than 85% in the past 2 years.

Overall, Lviv is expected to increase its IT capabilities and deliver more IT services and service types in the near future. With a new generation coming up, companies located there are able to assimilate and produce valuable digital products and technologies. 

Web development is about creating, building, and maintaining websites or web applications using programming languages and web development frameworks. The main reason why web development services are popular is the need for businesses to establish their presence on the web. 

Building a website or a web application involves creating the user interface (UI) and user experience (UX), including the layout, colors, fonts, and images. It also consists in optimizing these elements for mobile and desktop, making the interface accessible to users, and facilitate the interaction between the user and the application. On the back-end, it involves scripting, server configuration, and database management. At the same time, it includes testing, maintenance, and ensuring overall functionality.

According to recent studies, over 4.7 billion people worldwide have access to the Internet. So, it’s obvious that having a well-designed and developed website is essential for any business that wants to succeed online.

On top of that, the number of mobile internet users is constantly growing, with approximately 92% of internet users accessing the web through their smartphones which proves the importance of responsive and optimized websites on mobile devices.

In a nutshell, a web developer, which is providing development services is responsible for:

• Establish a company's online presence via a web application
• Improve and optimize the performance of the website or web app
• Update and maintain the well-functioning of the website or web apps

In addition, depending on the terms of a contract between a company and a web developer, the second can assist with: 

• Backup the data of the website
• Operate changes to the UI
• Migrate the website to another domain or platform

Usually, a web developer should have both soft and hard skills. The soft skills are related to communication and reporting, while the hard skills help in the development process.  

If you choose to work with a web development company, make sure to keep in mind the following criteria in the selection process:

• The company should have experience in developing websites or web applications that are similar to yours.
• A solid portfolio that proves examples of their work.
• Communication abilities enough to pass through cultural, linguistic, and time-zone barriers.
• Transparency and proven track record

Carefully evaluating these factors, you can choose a Web Development company that best aligns with your needs. There are more than 18699 companies on the TechBehemoths platform that offer a wide variety of web development services.

 Explore their detailed profiles, and client reviews, and feel free to get in touch with them. We’ve created also a powerful filter that you can use to narrow down the results based on your requirements and shortlist the companies. 

Alternatively, you can submit your project and our team will select and send you the best matching companies in about 1 hour. It’s free and there is no obligation to hire.

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