A Web designer's strength is his or her appreciation for aesthetics. A designer doesn't have to be a technical whiz. But one should at least have a strong understanding of what will work visually on a computer screen and what the technical limitations are in designing for the Web. A good Web designer will also have experience in collaborating with a Web developer. Back end and development Developers are part of a new breed of Internet professionals who can help you build your Web site.
Web developers work on the back end, making a site work.
This side of the process is not visible to visitors, but it is essential to enhancing the visitor's experience. Back end functions include making images change or move, allowing visitors to view different pages or enter data about themselves, or performing sales transactions. If you're hiring a Web developer, learn to speak the language. There are plenty of talented individuals who are adept at both. And for the sake of convenience, not to mention your budget, you may prefer to work with these hybrids.