{"id":68,"date":"2026-09-15T08:11:21","date_gmt":"2026-09-15T08:11:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/viralbulls.com\/knowledge-base\/?post_type=dgkb_article&#038;p=68"},"modified":"2026-09-15T08:11:21","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T08:11:21","slug":"what-is-website-design","status":"publish","type":"dgkb_article","link":"https:\/\/viralbulls.com\/knowledge-base\/articles\/what-is-website-design\/","title":{"rendered":"What is website design?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Website design is the process of planning and creating how a website looks, feels, and functions for visitors, encompassing layout, colour, typography, navigation structure, and the overall flow that guides a visitor from arrival to a desired action like making a purchase or submitting an inquiry. 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