Webmasters manage web pages, sites and applications. They coordinate the design, development, deployment and maintenance of a company’s online presence. They are responsible for web developers and graphic artists that work in their department. They oversee all aspects of creating a website.
Managers also coordinate with other departments. They work with communication, sales, marketing or advertising professionals concerning content posted, viewed or pulled from the website. They ensure that information posted on the website is credible, correct, and up to date. They also ensure that if the website allows the transfer of information from and to users that relevant stakeholders can access this information.
Web Managers are expected to be technically savvy and receive lucrative salaries to maintain web applications. They work in offices and may work shifts, overtime or normal office hours. As nearly all types of businesses have a web presence, Website Managers are employed in various industries.
The responsibilities of a Website Manager include:
• Coordinating department responsibilities
• Delegating assignments
• Managing project timeline
• Checking for consistency and quality
• Advising team members
• Attending meeting
• Preparing reports
• Assessing employees performance
• Implementing online marketing campaigns
• Conducting internet promotions
• Monitoring servers, databases and other IT systems

• Leadership skills
• Planning and time management skills
• Self motivated
• Detail oriented
• Innovative and creative
• Superior communication skills
• Commitment and consistency
• Meticulous
• Quality and customer oriented
• Comprehensive SEO techniques and web development knowledge and skills
• Team management skills
• Project and organisational skills
• Outstanding programming skills
• Internet and web expertise
• Confident and respectful
• Interpersonal skills
• Observant and flexible

Website Managers may have experience in website development, multimedia design, programming, and computer arts and graphics. They also possess good leadership and supervisory skills. Managers often work as web developers, software engineers, programmers or administrators before being promoted as web managers. Professional in web development often possesses at least a Bachelor's Degree in a Computer related field.