Website Development Careers
Developing a Website requires a variety of skills. In many companies, a variety of professionals work together to create Websites. It often takes a team of people with diverse skill to create a website.
Where Do Web Professionals Work?
  • Large Corporations
  • Web Design Firms
  • Government Agencies
  • Academic Organizations
  • At home
  • Internet Companies
  • Everywhere
  • Schools
 What Talents are needed to be a Web Professional?
  • Motivation Self, Starter
  • Creativity
  • Independence
  • Ability to work With and Motivate Others
  • Visual Layout Skills
  • Organized

 

 

 

Web Design Positions Job Descriptions Education Needed
Web Designer

 

 

 

 Web designers are responsible for creating the look and feel of World Wide Web pages for a client's Web site. This involves developing a graphic design that effectively communicates the ideas being promoted by the Web site. A web designer may take part in the initial planning of a Web site, meeting with the client to discuss ideas for the layout and organization of the site, the types of colors or images to use (photos, illustrations, videos, etc.), and other matters concerning overall graphic design.

 
Web designers should focus their education on design - graphics and layout. Most companies hiring designers want people who are visually artistic. You should study color theory and composition and get a degree in visual arts or visual design.

 

 

 

 
Web Developer

 

 

 

 The Web Application Developer is responsible for supporting the existing infrastructure as well as develop new technologies. The ideal candidate must display excellent written and oral skills with demonstrated interpersonal and organization abilities. A candidate for this position must be able to work in a varied, fast paced environment. Flexibility and tolerance is a necessity. Candidate must be willing to travel extensively during the summer months. While hands-on experience is the most important type of preparation you'll need to become a Web developer, many employers look to hire those with at least a bachelor's degree in Web development or Web design.

 

 
Webmaster

 

 

 

 

 A webmaster is in charge of maintaining Web sites for companies and individuals on the World Wide Web. This is a job that requires a wide range of skills and abilities, since many webmasters must do much more than simply write computer codes or update links to other Web sites. The webmaster is ultimately responsible for ensuring that a Web site is easy to navigate and that it addresses the needs of the client and its customers

 

 

 You don't need any formal education at all in order to become a successful webmaster. If you feel that you already have the skills necessary to be a successful webmaster, there's no governing body that can prevent you from doing it. You can try to receive a private certification or complete a two year training program. A four year bachelors degree would work as well, most likely in Computer Science.

 
Web Author

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
A web author/editor is responsible for the content and images used on a website. They plan, research, write copy and edit the content of a website. They may be involved in providing copy for the internet or for an organization's internal intranet site.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 		  
There is no set entry route, although many employers expect applicants to have a degree. Degree course subjects such as communications, journalism and multimedia may be useful. Entry to degree courses is usually with at least five GCSEs/S grades (A-C/1-3) and two A levels/three H grades, or equivalent qualifications. Check with individual colleges and universities for entry requirements.