April 29, 2008 - Go Daddy declares April 29th as Webmasters' Day
Domain registrar Go Daddy, has instituted a special designated day to honor Webmasters, by declaring April 29th as Webmasters' Day.
Most companies now consider the web site a key aspect of the business plan and bottom line success. According to IDC, two-thirds of small to medium sized business have the webmaster in-house. Webmasters are typically responsible for the content and stability of web sites. Having a good Webmaster is invaluable to any company with an online presence. GoDaddy.com has decided to build momentum toward officially honoring these critical professionals.
"The Internet wouldn't be where it is today without this underappreciated group who keep content on the net fresh. I think a day to remind everyone of how vital Webmasters are is way overdue", says Bob Parsons, CEO and Founder of GoDaddy.
April 29 is a time to celebrate the hard work and dedication Webmasters put in each day. Bake them a cake, give them a gift or send them an e-card. From articles to blogs, the holiday is picking up steam as a recognized holiday and the general consensus is it's been a long time coming. It's a move Webmasters organizations applaud and are helping publicize.
Mr. Parsons added, "It's just the right thing to do for our industry and for hard working Webmaster professionals. The Internet wouldn't be where it is today without this underappreciated group who keep content on the net fresh. We hope the holiday will inspire gratitude for webmasters around the world."