What is a web site administrator and how to become one

Key steps to become a web site administrator

1. Explore web site administrator education requirements

   Most common web site administrator degrees

   Bachelor's

   64.0 %

   Associate

   18.4 %

   Master's

   9.6 %

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2. Start to develop specific web site administrator skills

   Skills	Percentages
   HTML	13.71%
   Web Site	12.99%
   Drupal	10.46%
   Access Database	9.88%
   SQL	6.65%

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3. Complete relevant web site administrator training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New web site administrators learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a web site administrator based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real web site administrator resumes.

4. Research web site administrator duties and responsibilities

   • Key role in managing content and organizational structure for several company websites and internal Intranet website, distribution of electronic communications.
   • Utilize HTML coding and begin exposure to SQL platforms.
   • Produce PHP applications for content development and for web-base surveys.
   • Use of HTML, PERL scripts and JavaScript as needed - assignment of programming projects - supervision of programmers.

5. Apply for web site administrator jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a web site administrator job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams