Webmistress
Webmistress Definition
Webmistress DefinitionThe definition of a webmistress is a general term for a female webmaster. A webmistress is also a webmaster, but not the other way around : ) (Fire man/ Fire Woman, Police Man/ Police Woman ).
The term is not used much in the web development industry. I would be surprised if I ever saw a job posted for someone looking to hire a web mistress. If someone asked me what I did for a living I would not say I am a web mistress – or even web master. A better description is a web developer, web programmer or website developer.
Role of a Webmistress
With that said, a webmistress’ role could be to design websites, code websites, provide ongoing website maintenance, search engine optimization… it would just depend on the job description of what the client/company needs.
Women in Web Development
Am I a webmistress? Yes, (female web developer).
There aren’t nearly as many women in web development as men. There are even less back end web programmers (like me) than women web designers. That’s OK, it doesn’t bother me. : ) I think I surprise people some times. After only corresponding over email and then eventually speak on the phone or meet in person to find out I am female. I guess that tells you it doesn’t really matter.
Website Development and Support Services
Website development and support services I provide:
- Website development for new and existing websites
- Custom web development building websites from scratch.
- Web programming with PHP and online databases with MySQL
- Website maintenance services to keep code up to date and secure
- Custom WordPress website development
- WordPress theme customization
- Web hosting, domain registration and management
- Remote website repair guy (well, girl but who’s looking for a repair girl?)
Girl Power!
If you are a female web designer, looking to partner with a female web developer for WordPress development and overall website support, get in touch so we can explore a “girl power” work partnership.