Database & Dynamic Websites
Sites that require databases are typically those that have product listings ( shopping, property etc.). Usually sites of this sort have a requirement to update and add to the content regularly.
Database/dynamic sites operate in a different fashion to general websites:
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In essence data/content is stored in a database on the webserver. |
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Visitor requests information based on set criteria |
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This information is assembled by the application |
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The information is then uploaded to the visitors browser "on the fly" |
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This process is done in real time and is completely transparent. |
Benefits
Database sites are user maintained via a content management system (CMS). They enable the changing of text, graphics and imagery easily and quickly.
Risks
A database led site (Dynamic site) may not have fixed or static copy. This, unless the database is configured appropriately prevents the Search Engines from reading the site content, which therefore means the site is not able to be indexed and displayed properly
There are solutions however it is imperative that any web company developing a dynamic site configures the pages such taht they can be read by search engines.
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