Mistake: Assuming that web development is all about how your site looks.
Better Approach: Recognize that web development is equally about how your site works.
Mistake: Thinking that learning the latest frameworks is the only way to stay relevant.
Better Approach: Focus on mastering the fundamentals of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Mistake: Believing that web development is a solitary activity.
Better Approach: Embrace the fact that it's a collaborative effort, involving designers, content writers, and other stakeholders.
Mistake: Overlooking the importance of site performance in favor of design elements.
Better Approach: Remember that a fast, responsive site trumps a visually stunning but slow one.
Mistake: Ignoring accessibility standards, considering them as optional.
Better Approach: Understand that making your site accessible to all users is a need, not a choice.
Which one do you see more of? This shift changes everything.