The designer must know basic html, perl, and other languages and be good at using key applications. The technical skills of the designer allow the concept to be realized. The designer must know the limitations of the media in which he works and be willing to learn new styles and methods as they are developed. There is much work done by the designer of which the client is not aware. A Web Site design must play well on two operating systems and several browsers, even different versions of the same browser.
Forms never display the same on two or more browsers.
The visual web site, CGI scripts, templates, and other documents are designed, loaded onto the ISP server and test run. A good design makes it easy for the viewer to find the information he wants, and the information the designer wants him to view, very critical elements in site creation. Site management is important. Any problems with viewing the Web Site must be resolved. Revisions to the site will be required over time.