Web Design is a broad term and is the slightly shortened meaning of website design. There are three main areas that make up web design which are:
Graphic design for website (images & Pictures)
Coding to make it all work (behind the pictures & images)
Content writing & SEO (The text content & titles)
You need to get all three elements of the web design done so you end up investing in an effective website for your business and Organisation. As a web designer it frustrates me when I come across a small business owner who had a real novice and poor website designed and after they get no benefits from their website they think the internet offers no opportunities to the business.