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view articleThe traditional website of the past is what we would consider a static site. It contains a fixed amount of pages and the information is presented in HTML (Hyper Text Mark-up Language). This type of site is used mostly by clients who wish to show a finite amount of information to users online. A good application would be an online version of your printed marketing literature.
The content on a static webpage will never change unless the change is applied manually and the new version is uploaded onto the Web Hosting Server. The capacity of a static page is to simply display the information it contains on the screen every time it is loaded onto a web browser.
A dynamic web page will perform its functions exactly the opposite of a static page. In the case of a server side dynamic site, the dynamic activities are performed on the server and the content generally changes every time the page loads with you having to manually make those changes. This change in content will directly be related to the latest updated information present on the database as well as the user’s request for specific information.
One of the most common types of dynamic web pages is the database driven type (link to resource on database driven websites). In a server-side dynamic website, the server will construct an HTML page according to the information the user has requested to view. A good example is inventory on an online store. Once an item has been sold the information is updated on the server and when the next user creates a request, he/she will view the updated information.
The real beauty and power of a dynamic website is the client does not require any programming knowledge to update or maintain their company website. While a dynamic website typically cost more because of its complexity, it can be a more cost effective solution in the long run. A dynamic website is the most effective solution for websites with content requiring frequent updates and/or interaction with the visitors.
Advantages of a dynamic website are:
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.