A web developer is someone who builds a website from the ground up. This person is in-charge of a lot of aspects of the website including the building of the home page, site layout and even its function. The skills needed to become a web developer are more expansive than that of a webmaster. Web developers need knowledge in writing custom scripts as required by the client. Experience in various scripting language is also important.

When a web developer builds a website it is important that he takes into consideration the client’s products and services including their target markets. This way he is able to create a website that is appealing to the intended market. The site should be able to showcase the products and service and at the same time be promotional.

Ensuring that a website that does not only have user-friendly navigation but also search engine ready is another job of a web developer. This way the developer is assured that the right audience will visit the website.  Making sure that forms, sales mechanisms, buttons and other website applications work correctly is also another important job.

Web developers can specialize in different areas of the job. There are also developers that specialize in e-commerce sites. For big corporations hiring a web developer means hiring a company or a team of people to get the job done. Small businesses also need web developers not only to ensure that their products are marketed correctly but also to ensure a strong internet presence.