A powerful way of storing and displaying online information is through the use of a database. The data is made accessible by utilizing special programming. SunFox uses PHP as its language of choice.
This scripting language allows users to access, interact with, and/or manipulate data. If you have a large amount of complex information, a photo gallery, or a product catalogue, a database-driven site may be your answer for an internet presence. Users can easily search, group results, and even (if you want to allow it) make changes on the fly as needed.
You can manage the content of your own web site with a Content Management System, or CMS. This is a control panel utilizing a backend database in which you can add new or update existing text and images. Much of the control over the site is in your hands.
Database-driven web sites can be used in a variety of ways to enhance your visitors' online experience. Just a few of the many applications are listed to give you an idea of how such pages could help.
- Online store
- Product catalogue
- Artist or photographer gallery
- Company directory
- Team roster
- Class schedule
- Calendar of events
- Scorekeeping
- Mailing list
- Animal breeds and their characteristics
- ZIP code search
- Member information
- Any information to be displayed according to user parameters, manipulated, added to, edited, or grouped
Security on the internet is a major concern. Unsecure databases and scripts can threaten the safety of your information. SunFox takes such threats seriously, keeping up with the latest developments in online security regarding such things as password hashing (encoding information using complex algorithms) and breach prevention. SunFox takes every precaution to ensure the security of you and your visitors.
SunFox can also create custom stand-alone databases (not related to web sites). If you are in the need for a tracking system for your business, we can help.