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 If you are looking for a way to update and maintain vast amounts of data, such as a large bed and breakfast association or a realtor site of properties, Web database design is what you need. Database driven sites allow you to update, delete, store, retrieve, and sort vast amounts of data that a static Web site simply cannot handle. Acorn IS specializes in knowing how to build a solid and efficient database retrieval system, and at the same time make it search engine friendly for that highly desired natural/organic (free) search engine traffic. |
| Definition: A database contains information that has been organized, so that the data can be modified and retrieved quickly and easily. Queries can be performed to retrieve the exact data needed. The database engine is the component that alters the data or retrieves the data from the database tables. There are many database engines available, but there is a big difference in their architecture. Performance, reliability, and maintainability can vary dramatically among various products. |
We use MySQL as our database engine. We chose this database because of its power, reliability, and ease of maintenance. To read more about MySQL, go to www.mysql.com. MySQL has been used to build larger Web sites such as state association sites. The database enables powerful features like amenity searches and quick updates to the data that a non-technical user can perform. Members of an association have the ability to quickly update data such as the description of an inn, prices, specials, etc. This approach has saved associations time and money, while providing immediate Web site updates.
We use the scripting language PHP to communicate with the database. It sends the commands to the database that alter or retrieve information. We chose this programming language because of its speed, reliability and ease of use. To read more about PHP, go to www.php.net
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