[befuddled2]

Have you ever heard of a web developer or a web administrator? That is what the Voc Rehab evaluator put down as me wanting to be. I've never heard of them terms. I told her my dream job would be a web page designer. I looked up the terms she used and found them no where. She doesn't even know what she is talking about does she? She told me her husband worked in the computer field and that what I want to do I may have to work 16 to 18 hour days to meet dead lines. I wonder if I should confront them about their mistaken terms for web designer. They act like they know everything about it but don't even know what it's called. She suggested that I do an unpaid work experience in it, like duh, how do I do that with no training?


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[MelodyL]

Unpaid work experience is usually called Interning.

Lots of people do it. They get their foot in the door that way.

Try googling Web Developer and Web Administrator.

You might get some answers if do that.

Melody

[SandyC]

I have heard of these terms since I worked in the field.

Basically the web designer designs the layout, type and logo design for a website often through html and or Dreamweaver type programs.

The web developer is the person who is responsible for the programming of the website. Yes, the designer is designing in html but the developer is in charge of the more in depth programing for the company. A Web developer can also be a Web designer, but a Web developer typically has more database, CGI, and engineering experience. In short, they are more technical than a web designer.

The web administrator is the person who oversees the website, documents problems and issues with the site, etc. They also sign up users for accounts, oversee security, and manage site performance much like a manager. There is much more to this job but this gives you an idea.

One person can be all of these but many companies hire separate due to size and nature of the job. Big company, more likely separate. Small company, most likely all one job.

Hope that helps a little!

[Bobbi]

I've also heard the terms; they are known to people who are familiar site set-up and functions.

Colleges, universities, and trade/voc. schools can help students obtain internships.

[befuddled2]

Thank you Melody, Bobby, and Sandy.

I would still need some training to do an internship in the field.

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[MelodyL]

Hi, me again!!!

Have you ever worked before??

Mel

[Bobbi]

Yes, you would; if you can obtain some of the rudimentary skills/know-how, you could probably obtain an internship with a design company.

Do you know anything about page layout or design?

Many people have been self-taught. And, a bit of the skills may be a door-opener.

[befuddled2]

I don't know about page layout or design. I do know a little HTML. I'm hoping to take a Design class in Sept.

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[Bobbi]

I know that the following site states that it's for "kids," but I also know plenty of adults who have learned some HTML from it:

http://www.lissaexplains.com/

If you have a design program, such as Macromedia Dreamweaver, it's also possible to pick up some technique from it .

September isn't too very far away .

I remember the first page I had designed; it sure looked crummy; it was an AOL-hosted member site. I had no idea what the heck I was doing. I learned by opening and reviewing the underlying source codes.

[befuddled2]

Thanks Melody and Bobby.

Bobby, the website was not up when I clicked last night.

There is a Dreamweaver class closer to me than the Web Design class that might be easier to get to transportation wise. I'm afraid though without the Web Design class that teaches a lot of HTML that the Dreamweaver class would be too hard.

Thank for the tip on internship.

befuddled2