Why is it necessary to have designers for Web sites?
Yes, because web designers know how to and have been taught to make websites appealing so that people will visit saying, "wow this is a very nice website etc etc."
What types of skills are necessary for Web designers?
They need to be familiar with HTML and Jave Script. They also need to understand the characteristics of Web graphics like JPEGs and GIFs and understand how to use software like Photoshop and Dreamweaver.
Should all Web sites be developed using a team approach?
Yes because there are now three specific areas that work better in group environments like project manager, documenter and designer.
Is there a set price to create a site? If so, what is it?
If the entire project is done by the design team, you could easily spend anywhere from $1,000 to $10,000 on a basic site, with or without e-commerce capability.
Are there priceranges for different types of sites?
Basic Website - $2,000
Custom Website - $3,000 - $7,000
Content Management System - $7,000 - $12,000
Anything Additional/Custom - $12,000 - $100,000
Is there job security in Web design?
The growth of the Internet virtually ensures job security of Web designers. As the Internet evolves----as new technologies are developed and the needs of Internet users change----there will be a need for new skills among Web designers.
However: Outsourcing has begun and the bottom line is cheaper labor.
What is the salary range for Web designers?
A "Web strategist" who might be an owner-level person offering strategic guidance: $80,000 a year
A "senior producer" who is the account manager: $54,000 per year
A "creative director" who leads the creative development: $80,000 per year
An "art director" who does the heavy design lifting : $61,000 per year
A "Web designer" who puts the page together: $48,000 per year
A "Web developer" who is really the programmer who makes the form work and integrates it with the database: $60,000 per year
A "copywriter" who writes the copy for the page: $65,000 per year
Project Manager - The project manager is the one who calls all the shots. The big kahuna. The manager is responsible for setting up interviews, scheduling meetings, and coordinating schedules for involved parties and also wherever needed on an behind project.
Documentor - The documentor has to pay close attention to every little detail stated at meetings to be able to outsource the information so that everything is done smoothly through the project. If he or she does this then they have done their job as a team member.
Designer - The designer is responsible for making sure that everyone agrees on one Website design and creating the graphics. This is a real important job on the team because people will be visiting your website and from what they see on the Website may affect their intrest in your website and company
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