What is the difference between a 'dynamic' and a 'static' web site?

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A dynamic web site is one which is designed to have regularly changing content. A static web site is one where all the pages are worked out in advance, and don't change.

In technical terms, a dynamic website uses a database and server side scripting. You have template pages, which call content out of the database depending upon the situation. Bodu Web Design specialise in designing dynamic web sites, using a combination of php and MySql.

A static web page is a simple html page, that is presented the same way each time it's requested.

What's the difference in non-technical terms? A dynamic web site costs more to design and develop, but it is then flexible and can change and grow along with your organisation. A static web-site is cheaper and easier to design, but when it's done, it's done.

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