Webmistress Day

Webmistress Day

This is a day to celebrate women who make the internet work. They make websites so we can use the internet easily and enjoy it. This is to say thanks to them for their hard work. "Webmistress" is a word that has been around since the 1990s. It means a woman who works in technology. Technology is an area that used to be mostly for men. Today is a day to show how important it is to have more women in tech. We can do this by supporting women who work there and by teaching girls about STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) when they are young. We also want to say that we want everyone to be able to use technology without any problems. This means we want there to be more women who can do the work that is needed.

Holiday date
  26 August

About the holiday

Brief History

The story of National Webmistress Day starts with women who make our favorite websites work well. We celebrate them on August 26 every year. They make websites look good and work well for everyone. We celebrate women who do this work. This day is to say that women are important in technology. It is also to encourage girls and women to work in this field. Kat Valentine started using the word "webmistress" in the 1990s. She used it to show how women make websites better. She wanted to make women's work more visible. Now, many women use the word webmistress. It means that women do good work in technology. National Webmistress Day helps to make more women work in technology and be part of it. It is not just to celebrate the past. It is to make the future better too. It wants women to have more jobs in technology.

How to celebrate

Ready to celebrate National Webmistress Day? Here are some ideas:

  • Make a website for a webmistress. Put photos and stories about her.
  • Find presents for a web genius. Maybe a mug with jokes about code or a gadget she wants.
  • Throw a party with tech decorations and food.
  • Take her on an adventure with tech. Go to museums, workshops, or just find new apps and tools.
  • Share her work online. Use hashtags to tell people about her.
  • Write her a note. Say thank you for her skills.
  • Boost her profile on LinkedIn. Tell people she's good at her job.

National Webmistress Day

Interesting facts

  1. According to a study conducted in 2021, only 28% of female developers believe that they are fully represented in their profession.
  2. According to the Glassdoor report, the average salary of female developers is 20% lower than that of men.
  3. In some countries, there are special programs and initiatives aimed at supporting women in the IT sector.
  4. Female developers often face gender stereotyping issues that may hinder their career development.
  5. According to a survey conducted in 2022, only 10% of female developers believe that their work fully corresponds to their interests and values.

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Dear ladies in the field of web development, Congratulations on National Webmistress Day! Your contributions to the digital landscape are invaluable, and we are deeply appreciative of your efforts. We wish you a prosperous career and a fulfilling life!

Alena Potapova

Development Director
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