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Webmaster Moderate

Webmaster has 3 different meanings across 1 category:

Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

a technician who designs or maintains a website

"The webmaster spent all evening fixing broken links on our company site to ensure users could find their way around easily."

2

A person responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining a website or websites.

"Please note that both Webmaster and webmaster are accepted variations for this role title in our technical documentation."

3

Alternative letter-case form of webmaster

In plain English: A webmaster is the person who takes care of and manages a website.

"The webmaster updated the website's homepage to reflect the company's new logo."

Usage: A webmaster manages the technical aspects of a website, such as coding updates and ensuring security, rather than just its visual design. While often used interchangeably with "web developer," this role specifically emphasizes ongoing site maintenance over initial creation.

Example Sentences
"The webmaster updated the website's homepage to reflect the company's new logo." noun
"The webmaster updated the site to fix several broken links." noun
"Our school's webmaster is always available to help students with their projects." noun
"After years of managing forums and blogs, she decided to become a professional webmaster." noun
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
technician

Origin

The word webmaster is a straightforward combination of "web" and "master." It was coined to describe the person who manages or maintains a website.

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