Im confused by the terms “Web Designer” and “Webmaster”. Whats the distinction?
First, let’s note that the Web is still a relatively new medium. As such, industry-specific job titles are subject to conjecture. To the best of my knowledge, the distinction is as follows: A WEB DESIGNER is primarily concerned with visuals. He or she is the cyber-equivalent of the print media ART DIRECTOR, specializing in page layout, graphics, colors, and logos. A good designer ensures that a consistent look and feel are maintained throughout a site, that the visuals serve the site’s goals, and that they are appropriate for the target audience. A WEBMASTER fusses over a site’s navigation, content, visibility, usefulness, and reliability. He or she may be part part programmer and part copywriter–among other things. S/he keeps the site’s writing and pictures updated, makes sure that all links and navigation controls work, manages the site’s interactive elements, monitors the site’s uptime, and ensures that search engines will find particular pages. In short, technical and usability is
