Selecting A Director of Website Development and Operations

John Follett

There are a number of factors that provide for an effective Director of Website Development. Although some may be more important than others, the bottom line is that you need to find someone qualified.

To make it as easy as possible for yourself, it is important that you know what you are looking for.

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Here are some considerations to help you find the right person for the job:

- Consider the needs of your company. What type of web development support are you looking for? Whether you need someone for small jobs or you need a full-time IT professional, that will affect the options that you have.

- You need to make sure that you hire someone with a degree in IT or business. If the candidates don't hold degrees, they should have 5+ years of experience in the world of computer programming, website development, or other computer-related fields.

- Make sure that you find someone who is looking for new challenges, and has an innovative and cutting-edge personality. Someone who wants to make waves in the web development world is going to be best because they'll take you above and beyond the typical website tools and designs so that you're a step ahead of the competition.

- You should look for candidates who have experience and abilities with quality control, metrics, and reporting. These tasks are small parts of the overall job, but they are necessary in the big picture. It's not efficient to hire a great developer and then have to hire someone else to do the reporting and metrics when you can pay one person to do both.

- Always look for advanced computer skills. This includes experience with various programming platforms and development tools. You might have different needs over time and you need a director who can adapt.

- Communication and teamwork are a must. Even though most of the skills this candidate needs relate to computers, being able to work within the organization's environment is critical. No matter how skilled they are, if they can't work with others they won't be helpful to your company.

There are a lot of other things that you might want in a Director of Website Development, but those are going to be personal considerations. These basic considerations will start you on the right track to hiring the best person for the job so be sure to utilize them in your search.

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