Slick Design

You might hear the terms static and dynamic websites and wonder what the difference is? Surely a website is just a website. Well the main difference is that one is written in HTML only and there is no database that it draws on. The only way to edit a static site would be to go into each page and edit the HTML manually. Not something most people would like to approach as it means learning how to code, and also throws up the possibility that something might go wrong. Sure a static site is a great way to have information on the web for when people search for your company or a particular service, but will it keep users coming back to your site when the content is over a year old? Probably not.

A dynamic site is created with more complex code and can do a lot more. For example, a content management system will allow you to log in to an admin panel and change various parts of the site, such as adding new information about products or changing a price list. The ability to do this comes as each page is constructed based on information in a database, and that information can be changed by an easy to understand interface.

Dynamic sites can reduce ongoing maintenance costs if you don't want to change things yourself with a webpage editor or with HTML. They also allow you to change the content of the site, without changing the design, so there is no risk of accidentally breaking the site. Other special features can be built in, which allow you to store all your contacts, newsletter signups, and emails sent via the website, etc, in one easily accessible place. Fantastic if you misplaced a particular customers details.

When we design websites here at Slick Design, we make sure that we focus on what you need, whether that be a simple static or a fully functioning dynamic website, we like to work with you to make sure you get what you want. The initial stages focus on the content you would like your website to show, with a visual style being uniquely designed and created. Only once you are happy will we move on to creating the code that make the website pages work. On completion we can set up your hosting package, so the website can go live straight away and if you have a dynamic website then we will provide you with a manual so you can edit the content as and when you please.

If you think it is time for an update to your current website, or if you need a new website designed then get in touch with us. Be sure to have a look at the other designs we have produced for some of our other clients by viewing our portfolio!