Graphic Design Forum and Web Design Forum

Compare Web Hosting


Go Back   Graphic Design Forum and Web Design Forum »Web Design Forum »General Web Design Forum

Notices

General Web Design Forum Discuss General Web Design Issues


Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1 (permalink)  
Old 10-04-2008, 04:10 PM
jeffross's Avatar
Command Z aficionado
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Not Ramsbottom
Gender: Male
Posts: 1,397
Default Web Master duties and skills

I've been given an offer to be a Web Master for a fairly large website. The potential client was pretty vague about any details right now, and my knowledge of that kind of a job is pretty non-existent. I'm wondering what kind of questions I should ask the client with regards to it.

I'll be first to admit that I'm no web guru. (Technically, I only had one class in college "Intro to Multi Media." Everything after that I've learned from books, tutorials, and just diving in and doing.) But I'm confident in my ability to pick up stuff quickly and learn.

Any thoughts on what I should specifically find out more about, or questions I should pose to the client?
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in Technorati Share This Article & VoteReddit! Wong this Post!Stumble this Post!RSS Share on FacebookForum Netvibes PageTwit this!
Reply With Quote

  #2 (permalink)  
Old 10-04-2008, 05:28 PM
Toon's Avatar
Netvibes is an Addiction™
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Sheffield, UK
Gender: Male
Posts: 22,371
Default

Web Master, does that mean designing and maintaining a site or just looking after it?

Quote:
From wiki: On larger sites, the webmaster will act as a coordinator and overseer to the activities of other people working on the site and is usually an employee of the owner of the Web site, hence webmaster can also be listed as an occupation. If the webmaster is hired by a larger Web site, or promoted to the position, they could do things from web design, to project management, or employee supervision.
I would ask exactly what it entails, as if other people are messing with it and you have to fix it, could mean alot of work
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in Technorati Share This Article & VoteReddit! Wong this Post!Stumble this Post!RSS Share on FacebookForum Netvibes PageTwit this!
Reply With Quote
  #3 (permalink)  
Old 10-04-2008, 05:39 PM
jeffross's Avatar
Command Z aficionado
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Not Ramsbottom
Gender: Male
Posts: 1,397
Default

Yeah, I think it will mostly be maintaining it. If people need to add a new page, a new document to download, etc, they would go through me. Although there may be some "design cleanup" as well. The navigation for the site is just horrendous now. And I think it's mostly because they have someone running it that doesn't really know about web design and standards.

And I will be sitting down with the head big-wig to get more info. I just wanted to make sure I came to the meeting with the right kind of questions to ask.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in Technorati Share This Article & VoteReddit! Wong this Post!Stumble this Post!RSS Share on FacebookForum Netvibes PageTwit this!
Reply With Quote
  #4 (permalink)  
Old 10-04-2008, 06:04 PM
Toon's Avatar
Netvibes is an Addiction™
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Sheffield, UK
Gender: Male
Posts: 22,371
Default

If you get to build from scratch it may be easier in the long run, then it can be coded your way and maintained alot better
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in Technorati Share This Article & VoteReddit! Wong this Post!Stumble this Post!RSS Share on FacebookForum Netvibes PageTwit this!
Reply With Quote
  #5 (permalink)  
Old 10-04-2008, 06:27 PM
jeffross's Avatar
Command Z aficionado
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Not Ramsbottom
Gender: Male
Posts: 1,397
Default

Oh, I can't argue with you on that! Even if they aren't looking to do that, I may go in an at least clean up their code a bit. :)
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in Technorati Share This Article & VoteReddit! Wong this Post!Stumble this Post!RSS Share on FacebookForum Netvibes PageTwit this!
Reply With Quote
  #6 (permalink)  
Old 10-04-2008, 07:18 PM
aaronr79's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Swindon, UK
Posts: 15
Default

Different people use terminology differently, but I would associate the job "web master" with Linux systems admin - running and maintaining the server, doing development on the site, making sure it works and doesn't fall down. I wouldn't necessarily associate a web master with design.

I don't know though, someone else might have different ideas.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in Technorati Share This Article & VoteReddit! Wong this Post!Stumble this Post!RSS Share on FacebookForum Netvibes PageTwit this!
Reply With Quote
  #7 (permalink)  
Old 10-04-2008, 07:23 PM
Liliya's Avatar
Established Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: green green england
Gender: Female
Posts: 329
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by aaronr79 View Post
Different people use terminology differently, but I would associate the job "web master" with Linux systems admin - running and maintaining the server, doing development on the site, making sure it works and doesn't fall down. I wouldn't necessarily associate a web master with design.

I don't know though, someone else might have different ideas.
I agree with aaron, it can also mean you're handling the hosting and domains, also security and emails, so if something goes down expect alot of stress, charge alot make it worthwhile
____________________________

“Every woman should have four pets in her life. A mink in her closet, a jaguar in her garage, a tiger in her bed, and a jackass who pays for everything.” - Paris Hilton
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in Technorati Share This Article & VoteReddit! Wong this Post!Stumble this Post!RSS Share on FacebookForum Netvibes PageTwit this!
Reply With Quote
  #8 (permalink)  
Old 11-04-2008, 06:58 PM
jeffross's Avatar
Command Z aficionado
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Not Ramsbottom
Gender: Male
Posts: 1,397
Default

Good thoughts. I'll keep that in mind Aaron and Liliya. Thanks for the comments everyone!
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in Technorati Share This Article & VoteReddit! Wong this Post!Stumble this Post!RSS Share on FacebookForum Netvibes PageTwit this!
Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Mad Footie Skills Toon Sport 6 18-03-2008 10:54 PM
What are master style sheets for? dannynosleeves CSS Forum 3 07-09-2007 01:07 PM
Have a look at my photography skills! az0123456789 Photography Forum 5 26-08-2007 08:29 PM
CSS Exercise, to hone your skills. Russlock CSS Forum 20 20-03-2007 08:31 AM
Flash Skills Toon Flash Forum 4 18-01-2007 07:22 AM



The Graphics Forum Web Design Stuff Free Decent Downloads Free Quality Wallpapers Graphics Forum
Free Vista Themes Creativecurio - Design Blog Graphic Design Advertising Graphic Design Advertising
The Top The Best Images Heavenly Glimpses Photography Tech Talk 247 Logo Design - $149 Affordable Stock Vector Illustrations
Free Design Portfolios

Create your own custom 2010 Calendars

Web Hosting - UK Web Hosting services for business or personal website hosting needs.

Dedicated Servers - A full range of Managed Dedicated Server solutions suitable for all your requirements.

Graphic Design Blog | Web Design Forum | Graphic Design and Print Forum | Graphic Design Links | Advertise On This Site

Web Design UK | Design by Miner Skinz.com | Logo Design UK | Art Schools Online | Pressure Seal Printing | Vision.To Design

Colour Print | Graphic Design UK | Logo Design | Photography Blog | Brochure Design UK | Design Forum Links | Logo Design

Graphic Design Schools Online | Integrated Cards | Integrated Labels | Graphic Design | Logo Design | Graphic Design Social Network

Logo Design | Integrated Cards & Labels | Graphic Design Tutorials | Logo Designer | UK Logo Design Studio

Colour Printers, Web Design and Logo Design UK | Business Cards | Accident and Injury Claims Rotherham UK | Logo Design Blog

Funfair Hire, Carousel Hire, Carnival Hire in the UK | Web Designer Rotherham, Yorkshire, UK | Damp Proofing & Plastering, Dartford, Kent

Damp Proofing, Refurbishment & Plastering, London | Wedding Photography London, Wedding Photographer, Kent

Free Dating in Sheffield | Free Dating in Sheffield and Yorkshire Forum | Motorhome Rental and RV Hire Scotland | Vector Art Blog

Free Web Hosting | Custom Logo Design - $149 Only | Affordable Print Design Templates | Small Business Logo Design | Company Logo Design

Logo Design Service | Logo Design Firm | Logo Design Reseller | Custom Logo Design | Letterhead Printing | Flyer Printing | Business Card Printing

All times are GMT. The time now is 09:15 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.2
Copyright ©2000 - 2009, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.2.0 Estetica Design Forum's Privacy Policy