Web Designing

Web designing is a professional field for those individuals who enjoy and understand web coding. Qualified web designers can do wonders to one's site; they can make a web site look attractive and usable. However, some skills and education are required to enter the field.

To be a web designer, one needs to know the following web languages:

·               CSS

·               HTML

·               SQL

·               Flash

·               Photoshop

·               ASP/PHP

In addition to these programming languages, a web designer whose work is related to graphics should likewise be well versed with image manipulation software like Adobe Fireworks, Flash, and Photoshop.

If a designer’s expertise lies more with coding, then one should know CSS, HTML, ASP, PHP or SQL.

The following career opportunities are examples of what can be found in the web designing industry:

2.         Web developer

3.         Web designer

4.         Content provider

5.         Web project managers

A webmaster focuses on the maintenance and usability of the site.

A web developer plans, designs, and codes the site.

A web designer plans the website. Web designers are different from web developers in that a developer works extensively on both the programming and designing, whereas web designers generally focus more on design and some programming.

A content writer writes the copy, or content, for the particular site. The focus of the content writer is writing effective and informative copy, which requires excellent writing as well as editing skills.

A web project manager is the same as a manager in most companies. The web project manger works with a team and oversees the progress of each project. Web project managers play an important role in improving business.

There are various employment opportunities available for individuals who have taken web designing courses:

1.                  One can work with a well reputed web site designing company

2.                  One can work as freelancer

3.                  Teach web designing in institutions or colleges

The potential application for the skills of a web designer is endless as many businesses operate over the web. More and more companies have their own web sites and more and more companies want a web site. The need in this field is ever growing.

With the right skill set and knowledge, a web designer can easily get a good job with a decent salary. If a web designer is ambitious enough, he can start his own business. An independent web designer can quickly find work with effective marketing and a sufficient web site portfolio..

If one is seriously interested in web designing, this is a profession that will not disappoint.