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Vangie Beal
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An individual who manages a Web site. Depending on the size of the site, the Webmaster might be responsible for any of the following:

  • Making sure that the Web serverhardware and software is running properly
  • Designing the Web site
  • Creating and updating Web pages
  • Replying to user feedback
  • Creating CGI scripts
  • Monitoring traffic through the site
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    The exponential growth of the World Wide Webhas created an unprecedented demand for Webmasters.

    Vangie Beal
    Vangie Beal
    Vangie Beal is a freelance business and technology writer covering Internet technologies and online business since the late '90s.
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