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Job Description

Design, create, and modify Web sites. Analyze user needs to implement Web site content, graphics, performance, and capacity. May integrate Web sites with other computer applications. May convert written, graphic, audio, and video components to compatible Web formats by using software designed to facilitate the creation of Web and multimedia content.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 15-1134.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 72,150.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 34.00
Currently, there are 129,540 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Web Developers”.

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Tasks for “User Experience Designer (UX Designer)”

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

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