Pros and cons of static and dynamic website

Started by lillianabe, December 14, 2011, 04:20:46 AM

lillianabe

As we all know the main difference between static and dynamic websites is the way data has been stored on server. In static websites, there is a physical file stored for pages at server along with data specified in page contain where in dynamic websites, pages get generated dynamically from database within certain predefined pattern assign by CMS or developer of the website. Below are some cons and pros of static and dynamic website and vice versa.

Static websites suitable for small business with requirement of few pages and adoption of static website for few pages will be more efficient that dynamic one.

There is a good robustness in design and placement of the content as it is static which is not going to be changed dynamically. Position and placement can get changed in dynamic websites as it is being retrieved from database.

Static website takes more time to load compare to dynamic one.

Changes can be made easily in dynamic website with database operation. If you want to change the content in static page, you have to make changes in each and every page without any database update function.

Dynamic websites gives more functionality and flexibility as of static one like URL-re writing, redirection and can also implement some key changes in URL structure and website structure easily.

Keeping back up of dynamic websites is easier and can be easily developed again as pages are being generated from database, you just need to write the code which defined the pattern of generating dynamic pages from database.

Above are the points for dynamic and static website. As per your requirement, you should choose to have kind of website which gives you flexibility in website management and performing regular task of your business like database updating and inventory management.

Marksteve

You will need to design a web page based upon your own wants and needs and what you would like to get out of your web page, however both static and dynamic websites are appropriate choices. If you want to create an experienced web page with many abilities then a dynamic is a great decision.

annaharris

There are two different ways for website content to be presented to the web browser; they can be categorized into 'static' and 'dynamic'. The type of website data presentation should match the functional requirements of the website.

A static web site is like a printed paper as it is unchangeable once it is printed.

A dynamic website allows the user to share data with the website.
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