webmaster/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — webmaster

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 15-1254.00 (Web Developers).

Task statements

• [Core] Design, build, or maintain Web sites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media.
• [Core] Perform or direct Web site updates.
• [Core] Confer with management or development teams to prioritize needs, resolve conflicts, develop content criteria, or choose solutions.
• [Core] Back up files from Web sites to local directories for instant recovery in case of problems.
• [Core] Evaluate code to ensure that it is valid, is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems.
• [Core] Maintain understanding of current Web technologies or programming practices through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional conferences, workshops, or groups.
• [Core] Analyze user needs to determine technical requirements.
• [Core] Develop databases that support Web applications and Web sites.
• [Core] Renew domain name registrations.
• [Core] Collaborate with management or users to develop e-commerce strategies and to integrate these strategies with Web sites.
• [Core] Write supporting code for Web applications or Web sites.
• [Core] Communicate with network personnel or Web site hosting agencies to address hardware or software issues affecting Web sites.
• [Core] Perform Web site tests according to planned schedules, or after any Web site or product revision.
• [Core] Select programming languages, design tools, or applications.
• [Core] Respond to user email inquiries, or set up automated systems to send responses.
• [Core] Develop or implement procedures for ongoing Web site revision.
• [Core] Establish appropriate server directory trees.
• [Core] Recommend and implement performance improvements.
• [Core] Provide clear, detailed descriptions of Web site specifications, such as product features, activities, software, communication protocols, programming languages, and operating systems software and hardware.
• [Core] Create Web models or prototypes that include physical, interface, logical, or data models.
• [Core] Evaluate or recommend server hardware or software.
• [Core] Document test plans, testing procedures, or test results.
• [Core] Document technical factors such as server load, bandwidth, database performance, and browser and device types.
• [Supplemental] Monitor security system performance logs to identify problems and notify security specialists when problems occur.
• [Supplemental] Research, document, rate, or select alternatives for Web architecture or technologies.
• [Supplemental] Install and configure hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) servers and associated operating systems.
• [Supplemental] Develop system interaction or sequence diagrams.
• [nan] Design and implement Web site security measures, such as firewalls and message encryption.
• [nan] Incorporate technical considerations into Web site design plans, such as budgets, equipment, performance requirements, and legal issues including accessibility and privacy.

Detailed work activities

• Analyze project data to determine specifications or requirements.
• Collaborate with others to develop or implement marketing strategies.
• Collaborate with others to resolve information technology issues.
• Conduct research to gain information about products or processes.
• Configure computer networks.
• Create databases to store electronic data.
• Create electronic data backup to prevent loss of information.
• Design websites or web applications.
• Develop computer or information security policies or procedures.
• Develop diagrams or flow charts of system operation.
• Develop models of information or communications systems.
• Develop specifications or procedures for website development or maintenance.
• Document design or development procedures.
• Document network-related activities or tasks.
• Evaluate utility of software or hardware technologies.
• Implement security measures for computer or information systems.
• Install computer hardware.
• Monitor the security of digital information.
• Provide customer service to clients or users.
• Provide recommendations to others about computer hardware.
• Provide technical support for computer network issues.
• Recommend changes to improve computer or information systems.
• Test software performance.
• Update knowledge about emerging industry or technology trends.
• Update website content.
• Write computer programming code.