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profitizer

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Jun 22, 2009 12:32 AM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Hello.

In order to determine whether you need a web designer or a webmaster, you have to know the difference between the two, if you believe there is a difference.  Until you know that, you may be using one, but maybe not the right one - or maybe it makes no difference?

If there truly is a difference and when you are not using the right one, you may find that you`ve under-budgeted and have fallen short in getting your project completed and launched into `live` production.

So which one do you need -- does it really matter?  How did you make that determination?  Are you sure you`ve made the right choice? Do you think the terminologies are interchangeable, meaning, do you believe they are one and the same?  Is this a trick question?

Tell me what you think.

Have fun with this topic.

P.S.
I know the answer.

P.S.S. Also, check out the topic "Does "Business Card Marketing" really work???" in StartupNation`s Marketing Forum. This has been a controversial subject for many years for many reasons.  Some business folks swear by handing out business cards while others believe it is a big waste of time and hard-earned money. What do you think?  Do business cards work for you in your marketing efforts?  Feel free to  provide your opinion in that forum topic.  Have fun with this one, too!
profitizer6/22/2009 12:30 AM


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Jun 22, 2009 11:21 AM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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so, should we STOP having business cards made?  What should I say when somebody asks me for my business card?

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profitizer

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Jun 22, 2009 2:34 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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so, should we STOP having business cards made?  What should I say when somebody asks me for my business card?

Hi James.

I`ll answer you in the "Does "Business Card Marketing" really work???" thread.

See you there!
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rosszero

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Jul 07, 2009 11:12 AM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Is this a trick question? The difference is pretty obvious. A web designer designs what a website looks like. A webmaster administers the website, making sure everything on it runs smoothly.


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Jul 14, 2009 1:34 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Then there is the graphics designer, the programmer, search engine optimizer and the copywriter.  They are all important.  If you use Content Management Software, you may get by without the web designer, graphics designer, programmer, and search engine optimizer since these are addressed in the CMS software that you choose.
 
You use templates provided by the CMS community for the graphics.  You use extensions to the CMS instead of a programmer for common functions like forums and email newsletters.  Some of the search engine optimization is done by the CMS software.  Leaving the designer duties, copywriter and webmaster duties. These often can be done by one person.  Definitely the client needs to be the web master.  Getting a third party to make site updates is often like chasing your tail.  In less time than it takes to describe a change, you can do it yourself.
 
I prefer Joomla.  There are over 3,000 Joomla extensions, from shopping carts to inventory management. Drupal is also popular.  Wordpress is not very robust as far as extensions are concerned, but Wordpress is easy.
 
You can spend large sums of money developing sites from scratch and will probably have an inferior site. Or you can use code that is already tested and have the site of your dreams in hours.  It is your choice.
Upstack

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May 06, 2010 12:24 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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We agree with RozzZero, so when you need a website designer (that does the design, all the pretty stuff you see on the website) then check us out at www.Upstack.com - The only way to hire freelance graphic designers. No more spec! - We invite only the best designers from around the world. No more spec! So this means happy designers for happy clients.

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dikertrome

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Jun 13, 2012 6:44 AM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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I think web designer is good way to make more and more money quick and fast. There are many advantages of web designer like it is very flexible, getting good packages and you can also easily working at home.

 



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madelinekim

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Jun 21, 2012 6:15 AM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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I think web designer is good way to make more and more money quick and fast. There are many advantages of web designer like it is very flexible, getting good packages and you can also easily working at home.

 


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 Well, I am agree with your saying web designer is a good options to make the money quicker and faster. Lots of benefits of web designer it is very  extensible and specially good option to work from  home.



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