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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?


befuddled2

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

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!

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.

Thank you Melody, Bobby, and Sandy.

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

befuddled2

Hi, me again!!!

Have you ever worked before??

Mel

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.

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.

befuddled2

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 :wink:.

September isn't too very far away :cool:.

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.

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

The site isn't opening for me right now either; it states that they're working to "rectify" it :).

Oh, I'd definitely pick up the HTML basics before plunging deeply into Dreamweaver. It will be less frustrating that way when it does come to, i.e., Dreamweaver.

Just a BTW note: I haven't a preference for Dreamweaver. I'm only using it as an example of a program application that can possibly make learning HTML coding easier.

Any program, actually, that enables viewing the underlying coding can be useful to use/have.

It sounds like you're working on your plans, and that's cool :winky:.

If Voc Rehab will be assisting, I know that you already realize this (and possibly Voc Rehab. evaluator doesn't)... if voc rehab is helping, have the evaluator get the term correct. Web Designer is what you want and that's what they should cite.:cool:

I'm sure you'll learn this: Just make sure to verify or validate the designs you create by viewing in various browsers.:wink:

Thank you Bobby. I've filled out the application tonight for the photography class that is closer instead of the webdesign class which is further away and would be harder to get a ride. I can still study HTML free online before the next Dreamweaver class comes out.

I will be sure to correct the Dept. of Rehab. but at the moment I'm having them investigated for not providing me with training or transportation to training. I'm not sure it will do any good until I find out they will help me.

befuddled2

I have found this author very informative. His name is Steve Callihan and offers several easy to learn books on web design. I've used his html book and was impressed at how easy it was to learn basic html. He then takes you further once your ready.

Here's a link to his books on Amazon: Steve Callihan

Thank you Sandy. I'm going to bookmark that as I'll need to wait before buying at the moment.