Some Definitions
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A Static Site
This doesn't mean it never changes! Think of it as a set
of documents that, once you have typed them, they will stay
the same until you edit or re-type them.
Even static sites can have some 'dynamic' features such as
a hit counter, pop up menus etc.
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A Dynamic Site
A dynamic site usually involves a database. Each page is
actually a small program that gets data from the database
and formats it to send to the user's browser.
Dynamic sites are used in a number of different sorts of
instances e.g. bulletin boards, photo galleries, catalogues,
e-commerce and for sites where the owner wants to be able
to do some other frequent site management such as maintaining a diary
or a newsletter.
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Types of Site
A static site
A static site can comprise one page or many hundreds. A single page will
provide you with a presence on the web that potential customers
can find using a search engine and will provide them with basic
information about the products and services that you are offering.
It can be extended to become as large as necessary. However, it is only ever
a collection of pages that can be accessed via buttons and links. The pages
have no dynamic content (except for a hit counter and last update). All visitors
to the site see the same content.
Producing such a site is a matter of deciding on a template (visual appearance, navigation etc.)
and then adding the text and pictures to as many pages as is necessary.
To change the page content of a static site, the page(s) must be edited and re-uploaded
to the server.
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A dynamic site
A dynamic site is one where the page content changes without the need
to edit and upload. Dynamic sites fulfill two main functions
- Provide the site owner with the ability to manage his/her website without
constantly editing and uploading pages. Examples would be sites containing a diary or
a photo gallery.
- Provide a site where the user affects what he/she sees. Examples here include
e-commerce sites, catalogues, sites requiring a user to login etc.
Most dynamic sites are unique requirements and need
accurate specification if mistakes and lengthy development times
are to be avoided. Please talk to us about your specific requirement
andwill certainly be able to provide you with a site that does what
you want (but if we can't, we'll say so!).
can
provide certain kinds of dynamic site 'off the peg' by customising
existing packages. This means that they don't have to be written
from 'scratch' and can, therefore, be relatively inexpensive. Examples
include club sites, Bulletin Boards, Photo Galleries and some aspects of e-commerce.
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