Tuesday, April 15, 2014

What It Takes To Be A Web Artist

By George Dodson


People who are well aware of internet knows very well the importance of it in todays business world. It can be a simple page that will display your good and services.

In order to do this someone had do design and put together that page. The individual performing this is known as a web designer. If you enjoy working with computers and have some of the basic computer skills, you can become a web designer.

To begin you need to know basic HTML. HTML stands for hypertext, markup language. You can either join classes or take help of the learning materials to acquire the necessary skills in this language. Basic software is also available for you to create your webpage easily. It is known as WYSIWYG. You actually get what you see. The person needs to type the design in English and wait for it to get translated into HTML automatically. This is a very important skill, as some people who hire you want to make sure you understand basic HTML. This skill will help you become a good web designer.

From basic HTML, you will want to move to advances HTML. This involves tables, frames, and cascading style sheets. You will also collect information about how to update your site and install media.

Cascading style sheets is needed to make your webpage look better. In order to be a good web designer you need to know this skill very well. CSS is a simple method to learn and you get software to do it. You can start creating webpage once you learn this skill properly. You need very little time to learn this skill.

The individual also needs to have knowledge in contracts, legal issues and price charged.

Web designers mainly work on the look and feel of their webpages. They also focus on design layout and graphics. Artistic skill is also needed. Knowledge of color theory and composition is also needed. You are required to know the designs that flow and the white spaces. You will need to combine all these skills to produce excellent content and market what you design.

When working in this field you need to maintain a portfolio of your designs and the site that you have created till date. These will help you get in touch with valued clients. You should mention whatever you done till date in the portfolio. Clients would want to see your work profile. In order to demonstrate your skills you will need a wide variety of items.




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