{"id":37127,"date":"2022-05-03T15:00:18","date_gmt":"2022-05-03T13:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/?p=37127"},"modified":"2022-04-21T22:06:04","modified_gmt":"2022-04-21T20:06:04","slug":"web-designer-vs-web-developer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/web-designer-vs-web-developer\/","title":{"rendered":"Web Designer vs Web Developer: Understanding the Difference"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In the tech world, web designers and web developers are two professions that are all too often confused. Not as often as to happen during job interviews, although if it did, it would instantly give you an idea of the place where you applied for the job. But even some of the places that should know better, like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/computer-and-information-technology\/web-developers.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">US Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a>, still lump designers and web developers together, further making the \u201cweb designer vs web developer\u201d dilemma murkier.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Then again, it could easily be said that web designers and web developers just have too many things in common to be easily distinguishable by people without an intimate knowledge of the field. A web designer and a developer will turn to <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/best-websites-for-finding-wordpress-remote-jobs\/\">the same sites<\/a> when looking for a job. They\u2019d use <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/web-designers-resouces-for-news-and-inspiration\/\">the same resources<\/a> for inspiration and news. Both would take very much care in <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/portfolio-website-elements\/\">developing their portfolios<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Still, web design and web development are two separate professions, although the same person can technically draw on both while doing their job. To make sure we get the web designers vs web developers dilemma settled once and for all, we\u2019ll dive into explaining what these professions are, what people who practice them do, and what kind of skillsets you\u2019d need to become a web designer or a web developer.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The topics we\u2019ll cover include:<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;22px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#what-is-web-designer\">What Is a Web Designer<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#what-is-web-developer\">What Is a Web Developer<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#web-developer-vs-web-designer\">The Differences Between Being a Web Developer vs Web Designer<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#learn-skills\">Why Learn Skills from Both Web Development and Web Design<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80px&#8221;][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=&#8221;new-top-picks-banner&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"what-is-web-designer\"><\/a>What Is a Web Designer?<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder    \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"553\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/What-Is-a-Web-Designer.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"What Is a Web Designer\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/What-Is-a-Web-Designer.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/What-Is-a-Web-Designer-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/What-Is-a-Web-Designer-768x438.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/What-Is-a-Web-Designer-620x354.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Even though they can and should be created with ease of access in mind, websites are primarily built to be experienced visually. The many elements of a website are created to make sense to our eyes, both in terms of aesthetics and functionality. If you were ever wondering who were the people whose job it was to ponder on how to make beautiful websites look beautiful while also being a joy to use, here\u2019s your answer.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>It was web designers.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]They didn\u2019t do it all on their own, of course, as there are many other types of professionals whose input is crucial for the birthing of a website. <strong>Still, when it comes to how a website looks, and to a certain extent how it feels when you\u2019re using it, it\u2019s a web designer who deserves the praise for a job well done.<\/strong> And also the scolding when the job wasn\u2019t done that well \u2013 that happens sometimes, too.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;72px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\">What Types of Web Designers Are There?<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]To a regular visitor, a website shouldn\u2019t usually appear too complex to use or navigate. Still, that fa\u00e7ade of simplicity is something that takes time and effort to develop well, and there are several different roles a web designer can play while doing it.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>User experience (UX) designers<\/strong> are the people who\u2019ll make website visitors want to browse your website, usually through good design choices. It\u2019s their job to make sure that the experience people have on your website is conducive to the goals of your website.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>User interface (UI) designers<\/strong> are concerned with the meeting points between the website and its visitors. They are the people who\u2019ll make sure the buttons on your website look nice and highly clickable, for example.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Visual designers do both<\/strong> \u2013 they make sure that everything looks good and works well. They can also be in charge of how the website relates to the business on a different level, for example, in terms of branding. You could say they combine the functional side of UX and the aesthetic side of UI with a symbolic language of visuals.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;72px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\">What Are the Skills Web Designers Need?<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]In their everyday work, web designers will have to rely on a variety of skills to fulfill all the tasks they are presented with. <strong>Some are technical, others are artistic.<\/strong> The designers that freelance will also need a mix of business skills and soft skills to navigate running their one-person show.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Still, some of the more common skills a web designer would need include:<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;22px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript <\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">Work with design software such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Dreamweaver\n<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">Graphic design and composition skills\n<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">Strong problem-solving and creative thinking\n<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]That\u2019s only the starting point, however. <strong>Depending on their niche, a designer might focus more on UX or UI design.<\/strong> They can boost their soft skills with negotiation and personal accounting or learn different development methodologies.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;72px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\">How to Become a Web Designer<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>As with many other careers, having a degree will help you open many doors early on.<\/strong> You can focus on web design and get a bachelor\u2019s degree in it, even though IT degrees and graphic design degrees can help you out too \u2013 <strong>as long as you\u2019re able to demonstrate that you know web design<\/strong>. That might be all you need to get your feet through the door and land an entry-level job.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]You can give it a go without getting an official degree, too. In that case, you\u2019ll still have to acquire a lot of theoretical and practical knowledge. Your portfolio will become even more important, however, as you\u2019ll have nothing but your job history as your credential.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"what-is-web-developer\"><\/a>What Is a Web Developer?<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder    \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"553\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/What-Is-a-Web-Developer.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"What Is a Web Developer\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/What-Is-a-Web-Developer.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/What-Is-a-Web-Developer-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/What-Is-a-Web-Developer-768x438.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/What-Is-a-Web-Developer-620x354.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]It\u2019s all good and well that designers create those immersive user experiences and stunning user interfaces, but someone has to make sure it all works. There has to be a person or two \u2013 or a whole team \u2013 out there whose job it is to make sure the stuff under the hood works and doesn\u2019t break down all the time. Someone has to be there, wielding the code that props up the stuff designers create, right?[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>That\u2019s what developers do, day in and day out.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Websites, for all their simplicity, are pretty sophisticated bunches of code. They are a mix of things that happen in front of the visitors\u2019 eyes and behind the scenes. For a good website, the two halves have to work together well. <strong>It\u2019s the web developer\u2019s job to make sure that they do, even after the website was initially built.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;72px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\">What Types of Web Developers Are There?<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Because there are two separate areas of workings any website has, it seems only natural that web developers will have a categorization of their own much like web designers do. <strong>We can stratify web developers into three distinct categories.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Frontend developers are the developers whose work is concerned with creating and maintaining all the user-facing parts of the website.<\/strong> To do so, frontend developers might use some of the same programming languages designers rely on, such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Backend developers work on the things that go on in the back end of the website.<\/strong> That\u2019s where you find things like databases and frameworks, and you better be fluent in PHP, Java, or another more advanced programming language if you plan to work in the backend.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Full-stack developers have the skills and knowledge required to work in both frontend and backend.<\/strong> This gives them the flexibility to fulfill any role on a web development team and switch roles as needed.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;72px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\">What Are the Skills Web Developers Need?<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Even though they don\u2019t work in the same environments, web developers share with web designers the need for some of the skills. Even though their skillset relies more heavily on programming than a designer\u2019s skill set,<strong> developers can still benefit from developing some of the soft skills necessary for freelancing.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>A web developer should know how to:<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;22px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">Code using several different languages, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Java, and PHP<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">Analyze and solve complex problems in novel and creative ways<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">Work with different platforms and APIs<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">Fit into teams that use different development methodologies<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Interpersonal and communication skills can also be a boon to developers.<\/strong> Knowing how to manage projects might be required if they want to advance their careers in that direction.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;72px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\">How to Become a Web Developer<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>The fundamentals of web development \u2013 your knowledge of coding languages \u2013 are something you can learn completely on your own.<\/strong> There are plenty of places online where you can learn how to become a web developer, and some of them are even free. From there, it\u2019s just a matter of building up your resume and making sure your skillset remains up-to-date and relevant.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>You can speed up the process by earning a college degree, having a certificate of some sort, or even by taking a respectable course.<\/strong> That won\u2019t preclude you from having to keep your skillset fresh, however \u2013 learning never truly ends.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"web-developer-vs-web-designer\"><\/a>The Differences Between Being a Web Developer vs Web Designer<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder    \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"553\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/The-Differences-Between-Being-a-Web-Developer-vs-Web-Designer.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"The Differences Between Being a Web Developer vs Web Designer\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/The-Differences-Between-Being-a-Web-Developer-vs-Web-Designer.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/The-Differences-Between-Being-a-Web-Developer-vs-Web-Designer-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/The-Differences-Between-Being-a-Web-Developer-vs-Web-Designer-768x438.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/The-Differences-Between-Being-a-Web-Developer-vs-Web-Designer-620x354.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>As professions, web development and web design differ in many aspects and overlap in some.<\/strong> Web designers might spend most of their working hours without having to write a single line of code. Web developers might not do anything but write endless lines of code. The designers will make sure the visitor has a path through the website that looks enjoyable, while the developers will make sure it doesn\u2019t fall apart around the visitors.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>In some cases, the two might work close together.<\/strong> Frontend developers and designers might find themselves working closely together on creating a good user experience. For the most part, however, development remains technical, functional, and structural. The design remains artistic, experiential, and usable.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Depending on the type of team they work on, designers and developers might have different salaries and enjoy different levels of prestige. <strong>The good news is that both professions can expect to grow in the future \u2013 that\u2019s what they have in common \u2013 even though the shift towards the no-code concept might change the way they perform their jobs.<\/strong> The shift towards <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/all-you-need-to-know-about-wordpress-fse-full-site-editing\/\">full site editing<\/a> that was finalized with <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/exploring-wordpress-5-9\/\">WordPress 5.9<\/a> is a great example of that happening.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"learn-skills\"><\/a>Why Learn Skills from Both Web Development and Web Design?<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder    \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"553\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Why-Learn-Skills-from-Both-Web-Development-and-Web-Design.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Why Learn Skills from Both Web Development and Web Design\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Why-Learn-Skills-from-Both-Web-Development-and-Web-Design.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Why-Learn-Skills-from-Both-Web-Development-and-Web-Design-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Why-Learn-Skills-from-Both-Web-Development-and-Web-Design-768x438.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Why-Learn-Skills-from-Both-Web-Development-and-Web-Design-620x354.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>If you wanted to make a case for learning the skills for web design and web development, you\u2019d probably start by saying that it\u2019s only natural for designers and frontend developers to dip into each other\u2019s field.<\/strong> Both work on the user-facing part of the website and having a deeper and more functional understanding of what the other does can only make them better at their job.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The role of a <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/best-online-courses-for-creative-developers\/\">creative developer<\/a>, for example, requires a combination of development and design skills. <strong>Creative developers are very much at home in the front, usually working on motion or interactivity design.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Things might not be so obvious when it comes to backend development.<\/strong> Backend is fairly different from frontend, so it\u2019s harder to see what kind of benefit would either the backend developer or the designer get from learning how to do the other one\u2019s work.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]There\u2019s also a core difference in the nature of the work of a backend developer and a web designer. <strong>The developer tends to rely more on logic while the designer relies more on creativity.<\/strong> It\u2019s like the difference between math and arts \u2013 no reason why you can\u2019t do both, but a lot of people won\u2019t see the reason to do it, or find they have the necessary affinities.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>That being said, combining the skills of a full-stack developer and a visual designer can make you a creative powerhouse and afford you full control over all aspects of website creation.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\">Let\u2019s Wrap It Up!<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]When you\u2019re at the crossroads of choosing a first career or maybe even switching to a new one, it\u2019s very important to understand all of the options you have and what comes with them. In some cases, like in the web designer vs web developer pairing, the differences will be significant but not so obvious at first sight. All the more reason to spend some time thinking about your options even when they\u2019re a bit clearer to you.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Names of professions can be confusing, and the web designer vs web developer dilemma proves it. 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