A website isn’t “done” once it’s launched. From content management and performance tuning to security, SEO, and redesigns—managing a site well requires a broad and evolving skill set. This talk explores the full life cycle of a website, from planning and development to long-term management and continuous reinvention. We’ll look at what’s required at each stage, which skills matter most, and how teams and solo operators can sustainably support their sites over time in ever changing and demanding times.
Presentation summary
A website isn’t “done” once it’s launched. From content management and performance tuning to security, SEO, and redesigns—managing a site well requires a broad and evolving skill set. This talk explores the full life cycle of a website, from planning and development to long-term management and continuous reinvention. We’ll look at what’s required at each stage, which skills matter most, and how teams and solo operators can sustainably support their sites over time in ever changing and demanding times.
Presentation goal & learning objectives
Planning for website management, and the role of a webmaster: appreciating the post-launch requirements, responsibilities and skills to nurture and iteratively evolve a website.