Web Design and Development

Web site design and development has been one of the fastest growing sections of the Information Technology industry since the mid ‘90s. This growth has been fueled by businesses wanting to sell products and services to their customers and to automate workflow, as well as the growth of many web design and development companies.

This has created an abundance of internet jobs such as Web Masters, Web Site Directors, Web Site Administrators, Web Site Content Managers, SEO Specialists, Web Site Designers, Web Site Developers, Web Application Designers, Web Site Editors, Creative Directors and Graphic Designers.

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When starting your career in Web Design and Development, there are essentially four levels of career advancement: Level 1- Web Help Desk or Multimedia Specialist. Level 2- Web Site Designer or Web Page Designer; requiring at least two to five years of experience in the field. Level 3- Web Developer or Creative Director; requiring five+ years of experience. The final Level in the Web Design and Development field is Level 4. At this stage a candidate should possess seven+ years of experience in the field and will be eligible for the position of Web Director or Web Master - and this is only a portion of what your IT career could consist of. As you continue to advance in your technology career, the paths available to you begin to branch out and your career in IT can become limitless. (You can see the wide-range of IT job titles in our Career Growth section.)

Web Design is a process of planning, modeling, and creating content delivered via the Internet and displayed by web browsers like Internet Explorer, Netscape and more.

Web Development is a broad term for any activity related to developing a web site for the World Wide Web or an intranet. This can include e-commerce business development, web design, and web content development. However, among web professionals, “web development” usually refers only to the non-design aspects of building web sites.

With growing specialization within the Information Technology industry, there is a strong tendency to draw a clear line between web design and web development for the overall logistics of all web-based services.

For larger businesses and organizations, web development teams can consist of hundreds of people, creating thousands of internet jobs. Smaller organizations may only require a single employee or contracted Webmaster, and a Graphic Designer or Internet Specialist. Web development for some companies may be a collaborative effort between departments rather than a designated department.

Click on the “More Information” buttons below to view job descriptions, education/credential requirements, and salary ranges for the Web Design and Development area of the Information Technology industry!

Once you begin your IT career, you will find that your increased knowledge in Information Technology is priceless, highly respected, and rewarding. It will enable you to choose from an enormous amount of positions in high demand. Once you start to advance in your web design career, you may decide you want to be involved in other areas of the Information Technology industry, such as: PC Repair and Support, Network Administration, Database Administration, Security, or Programming.




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Here is where your career path in the Web Design and Development area starts. With an entry-level internet job, as a productive Web Assistant or Multimedia Designer, you will be able to use your creative skills and increase your knowledge of the Web Design and Development section of the Information Technology industry.

Web Help Desk Content Specialist
Internet Specialist Multimedia Specialist

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In the section below, you will find the next level in Web Design and Development; this information will help you understand the growth potential in the Information Technology industry.


IT Career level -

At this IT career level, you should have two to five years of work experience in the Web Design and Development area. Your knowledge as a Web Designer is necessary if you are to advance to the Web Page Designer, Web Site Designer, or Web Application Designer levels in your IT career.

Web Page Designer Web Site Designer
Web Application Designer Web Graphic Designer

Click on the “More Information” button in the lower right corner to view job descriptions, education/credential requirements, and salary ranges for the Web Design and Development area of the Information Technology industry.

In the section below, you will find the next level in Web Design and Development; this information will help you understand the growth potential in the Information Technology industry.


IT Career level -

At this IT career level, companies are looking for an individual with five+ years of experience in the Web Design and Development area. To advance to this level as a Web Developer or Web Site Editor, you will possess comprehensive knowledge of developing web applications be a versatile/adaptable, solution-oriented developer.

Web Developer Web Site Editor
Web Site Administrator Creative Director

Click on the “More Information” button in the lower right corner to view job descriptions, education/credential requirements, and salary ranges for the Web Design and Development area of the Information Technology industry.

In the section below, you will find the next level in Web Design and Development; this information will help you understand the growth potential in the Information Technology industry.


IT Career level -

At this level, with seven+ years of experience in the Web Design and Development area, you are advancing to the level of Web Director or Web Master. To receive a promotion to this level a candidate will possess the ability to develop, organize, distribute, and maintain the content of a website. Effective verbal and written communications skills and effective presentation skills, all geared toward coordination and education.

Web Director Web Master
Web Content Manager Search Engine Optimizer (SEO)

Click on the “More Information” button in the lower right corner to view job descriptions, education/credential requirements, and salary ranges for the Web Design and Development area of the Information Technology industry.

You can also advance into other areas: PC Repair and Support, Network Administration, Database Administration, Security, or Programming.



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