What’s the Difference Between a Web Designer and a Web Developer?

Jim Dee
Jim Dee
Aug 29, 2017 · 3 min read
Photo adapted from “Twins” by Gustavo Devito (Flickr, Creative Commons).

Really, this should have been the very first posting within “Web Designer / Web Developer Magazine.” I suppose it was so obvious of a topic, we actually missed it. But, hopefully we can now set the record straight-ish with this article. I’ll offer up two conflicting answers for this age-old question, as follows:

1. There Is a Vast Difference

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Web guy at http://ArrayWebDevelopment.com — see also http://JPDbooks.com.

Web Designer / Web Developer Magazine

WDWD Magazine features articles on web site design / development, internet marketing, social media, SEO, and topics like marketing, communications, business development, etc. Editor: Jim Dee of Array Web Development — jim@arraywebdevelopment.com.

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