..:Different Types of Website:..

There are five types of websites from which a business has to choose: Static, Dynamic,
Content Managed Website, Ecommerce, and Flash Websites.

A static website is the simplest form of website, in which the site’s content is delivered without the use of server side processing. Static websites are used principally for brochure sites and can include complex graphics, animations and JavaScript driven features. The main limitation of static websites is that they cannot provide complex user interactivity because they cannot either gather information from the user or serve content which is dependent on user actions. A static site which is developed using XHTML and CSS will provide clean,
compact coding and good search engine performance.

Second, is the Dynamic Website. Dynamic websites rely on server side scripting to
provided advanced interactivity and usually use a database to deliver the content for
individual pages. A dynamic approach is appropriate for developing large websites with
content which is formulaic, for example, catalogues, photograph albums and complex series
of data. A dynamic website will be required to allow users to sort and search records, or to
restrict access to parts of the website using a log-in procedure.

Third, is the Content managed Website. A content managed website is a further
refinement of the database driven dynamic site. The content management system provides a
password protected interface through which users can add, edit and remove content from the
site. A content management system is particularly useful in the case of large sites which have
numerous contributors, some of whom may be working from remote locations.

Fourth, is the Ecommerce Website. An eCommerce website is a dynamic website which
has the functionality to process financial transactions. Most eCommerce websites are built to
mimic a bricks and mortar store and use the model of stock pages, shopping basket system
and checkout, using a secure online payment system. Many eCommerce sites also include a
content management system, so that product details can be added or updated, and some
include advanced features such as automated stock control.

Lastly, the Flash Website. Flash is proprietary software developed by Macromedia which
is used to generate complex animations. The programme is sophisticated enough for entire
websites to be constructed using Flash technology. Flash websites can be visually stunning
and provide otherwise unachievable levels of user interactivity. However, it is almost
impossible to carry out any meaningful form of SEO on a Flash site and so it should,
generally, be avoided.

These are the Five types of Websites. Hope you’d learned some lessons. Visit my blog
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