Web Designers and Developers

Web Designer

A Web Designer is someone who is both creative and technically inclined, and uses both these attributes to build or redesign websites. The Web Designer has the ability to understand what is needed to make a website functional and easy to use, but at the same time make it aesthetically appealing to the user.

Web Designers don’t always need qualifications to become a web designer, but they’ll usually need to show that they’ve got skills in:
  • visual design.
  • UX (user experience)
  • SEO (search engine optimisation), marketing and social media.
  • using coding software like HTML and CSS.
  • using design software like Photoshop and Illustrator.

A web designers average pay is £30,846 a year

 

Web Developer

A Web Developer Job Responsibilities: The role is responsible for designing, coding and modifying websites, from layout to function and according to a client’s specifications. Strive to create visually appealing sites that feature user-friendly design and clear navigation.

Here are seven skills you need as a web developer

  1. HTML/CSS. As a web developer, you’ll need to understand the basics of coding and markup language.
  2. JavaScript. As you master HTML and CSS, eventually you’ll want to learn JavaScript.
  3. Photoshop.
  4. WordPress.
  5. Analytical Skills.
  6. SEO.
  7. Responsive Design.

A web developers average pay is £44,928 a year

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