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Static or Dynamic website
- Thread starter divyajain
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Static websites can only really be updated by someone with a knowledge of website development. Static websites are the cheapest to develop and host, and many smaller companies still use these to get a web presence.
Dynamic sites on the other hand can be more expensive to develop initially, but the advantages are numerous. At a basic level, a dynamic website can give the website owner the ability to simply update and add new content to the site. For example, news and events could be posted to the site through a simple browser interface.
Dynamic sites on the other hand can be more expensive to develop initially, but the advantages are numerous. At a basic level, a dynamic website can give the website owner the ability to simply update and add new content to the site. For example, news and events could be posted to the site through a simple browser interface.
roycareyou
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What are static and dynamic websites?
There are many static websites on the Internet, you may not be able to tell immediately if it is a static or dynamic website, but the chances are, if the site looks basic and is for a smaller company, and simply delivers information without any bells and whistles, it could be a static website. Static websites can only really be updated by someone with a knowledge of website development. Static websites are the cheapest to develop and host, and many smaller companies still use these to get a web presence. Here at EDinteractive web development, we can advise or help to develop both static and dynamic websites.
Advantages of static websites
Quick to develop
Cheap to develop
Cheap to host
Disadvantages of static websites
Requires web development expertise to update site
Site not as useful for the user
Content can get stagnant
Dynamic sites on the other hand can be more expensive to develop initially, but the advantages are numerous. At a basic level, a dynamic website can give the website owner the ability to simply update and add new content to the site. For example, news and events could be posted to the site through a simple browser interface. Dynamic features of a site are only limited by imagination. Some examples of dynamic website features could be: content management system, e-commerce system, bulletin / discussion boards, intranet or extranet facilities, ability for clients or users to upload documents, ability for administrators or users to create content or add information to a site (dynamic publishing).
Advantages of dynamic websites
Much more functional website
Much easier to update
New content brings people back to the site and helps in the search engines
Can work as a system to allow staff or users to collaborate
Disadvantages of dynamic websites
Slower / more expensive to develop
Hosting costs a little more
Summary
Many sites from the last decade are static, but more and more people are realising the advantages of having a dynamic website. Dynamic websites can make the most of your site and either use it as a tool or create a professional, interesting experience for your visitors.
This article aimed to tackle some of the questions faced by website owners. If you’d like to comment on this article or have any questions, please contact us.
There are many static websites on the Internet, you may not be able to tell immediately if it is a static or dynamic website, but the chances are, if the site looks basic and is for a smaller company, and simply delivers information without any bells and whistles, it could be a static website. Static websites can only really be updated by someone with a knowledge of website development. Static websites are the cheapest to develop and host, and many smaller companies still use these to get a web presence. Here at EDinteractive web development, we can advise or help to develop both static and dynamic websites.
Advantages of static websites
Quick to develop
Cheap to develop
Cheap to host
Disadvantages of static websites
Requires web development expertise to update site
Site not as useful for the user
Content can get stagnant
Dynamic sites on the other hand can be more expensive to develop initially, but the advantages are numerous. At a basic level, a dynamic website can give the website owner the ability to simply update and add new content to the site. For example, news and events could be posted to the site through a simple browser interface. Dynamic features of a site are only limited by imagination. Some examples of dynamic website features could be: content management system, e-commerce system, bulletin / discussion boards, intranet or extranet facilities, ability for clients or users to upload documents, ability for administrators or users to create content or add information to a site (dynamic publishing).
Advantages of dynamic websites
Much more functional website
Much easier to update
New content brings people back to the site and helps in the search engines
Can work as a system to allow staff or users to collaborate
Disadvantages of dynamic websites
Slower / more expensive to develop
Hosting costs a little more
Summary
Many sites from the last decade are static, but more and more people are realising the advantages of having a dynamic website. Dynamic websites can make the most of your site and either use it as a tool or create a professional, interesting experience for your visitors.
This article aimed to tackle some of the questions faced by website owners. If you’d like to comment on this article or have any questions, please contact us.
indutaurus
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Many sites from the last decade are static, but more and more people are realising the advantages of having a dynamic website.
dianatanner
New member
These are the two types of websites that currently exist on the Internet.
A quick break down would be that dynamic websites require more server resources, but provide more flexibility when it comes to updating them. While static websites are fast in nature, because they don't ask the server to do extra work, other than just handing off already completed files to the visitor.
Each one has its own advantages and disadvantages, and in this guide I'll discuss why you might want to use one over the other in your specific case.
A quick break down would be that dynamic websites require more server resources, but provide more flexibility when it comes to updating them. While static websites are fast in nature, because they don't ask the server to do extra work, other than just handing off already completed files to the visitor.
Each one has its own advantages and disadvantages, and in this guide I'll discuss why you might want to use one over the other in your specific case.
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