Here's a presentation that Dan our Managing Director conducted about employment in the web industry. Dan discussed various job roles like web designer, web developer & search marketer outlining what they do & what attributes they require.

1. Looking for a job in the Web
Industry?
Presented by:
Daniel Wilson, Managing Director

2. About DBG Technologies
• Founded in 2001 by Daniel Wilson & Luke Jamieson
while still studying at UniSA
• DBG evolves with the industry as it grows
• Our team is passionate about what we do
• We Guarantee all our work
• Concentrate on Website Design, Development and
Search Engine Marketing
• Team of 14

3. What does DBG do?
• Simple Website Design
• Custom Website Design
• Content Managed Sites
• Online Shopping / Ecommerce
• Search Marketing
• Google AdWords
• Social Media Marketing
• Web-Based Applications
• Mobile Websites

4. Employment Opportunities
• Many opportunities out there as our industry is very
broad and growing
• Have case studies / example work to show
• Up to date and concise resume
• Know your stuff – learn as much as you can
• Do work experience with prospects
• Look at Seek, CareerOne & MyCareer to see what skills
are being sought after.

5. Job Description
Web Designer
• Ability to create Web Design concepts from scratch to
clients requirements
• Creative mind
• Website template creation
• Image & photo editing
• General HTML coding & content addition
• Software: Dreamweaver & Photoshop skills

6. Job Description
Web Programmer
• Good with numbers & problem solving
• Logical brain
• Ability to work in multiple programming languages
• Good team participation skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work on a problem until solved
• Software Knowledge: Microsoft Visual Studio,
Dreamweaver or alternate editor

7. Job Description
Search Marketer
• Perform keyword research and analysis
• Perform website reviews & testing
• Setup link building strategies
• Ability to analyse website data
• Knowledge of Google AdWords
• Report, analyse and track effectiveness of campaigns
• Knowledge of Google Tools, Online Marketing Tools,
Yahoo Site Explorer and more.

8. Personal Requirements
• Ability to learn & adapt with the Internet
• Programmer – logical
• Designer - creative
• Search Marketer – creative / logical
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team
• Ability to keep deadlines
• Able to plan and organise projects
• Strong organisation skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks

9. Education & Training
• University: Design and Programming Courses
• TAFE: Web Design Courses
• Online: Many websites to learn from
• Conferences: Local and interstate
• Seminars: Enterprise Adelaide, Local Council,
Businesses - look out for and attend
• Reading: Read books, blogs and sign up for E-
Newsletters

10. Finally, the Summary
• Invest in your own knowledge & education
• Read books and online journals
• Learn & perform a wide range of skillsets
• Be outgoing, flexible and creative
• Gain experience – work experience, create a
portfolio, volunteer work for organisations, setup
websites for family and friends businesses,
anything that showcases your skills.
• Ask questions - learn from everyone you can!

11. Questions?
Level 1, 38 Payneham Road, Stepney
Phone: 1300 723 618
www.dbgtechnologies.com.au