Web Master Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Web Master includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Maintaining websites and pages for clients, customers and businesses.
  • Ensuring proper operating of web servers, hardware and software.
  • Website design.
  • Server administrator duties and responsibilities.
  • Managing and tracking user access rights on website.
  • Managing configuration of servers hosting the applications.
  • User experience testing.
  •  Fixing and managing broken links.
  • Managing site's content.
  • Site traffic optimization, examination and analysis.
  • Using Javascript and other scripting languages.
  • Configuring Apache and other web servers.
  • Testing various browsers and adjusting code accordingly.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Web Master duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Web Master roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.