Why choos PHP / MySQL Web Hosting
A web site is dynamic and for its future growth and scalability, it will require certain PHP / MySQL web hosting features.
Processing the web form through PHP – Although there are several CGI scripts available, usually for free, you can get your own script written catered to your specific needs. The ones provided by your web host are typically standard in nature. Thus, if you prefer something unique, you can use your own PHP script to handle your form when a visitor visits your site.
The availability of Java Scripts to help you validate your forms is in plenty. However, due to fear of getting viruses and worms, many visitors prefer to disable scripts. PHP is a server-side script and cannot be stopped as long as the browser is loading the web page. You can also customize messages with PHP which can then be saved in the PHP database.
Managing Product Catalogues – The data in MySQL database can be used to generate pages dynamically. Maintaining details of huge data in the manual form can be tedious. Instead you can put information like price, shape, color, picture path, etc. in a database and then write a PHP page to enlist all of that comprehensively. Thus only one dynamic page will sequentially show different products. You can even incorporate a search criterion to locate more information regarding the product or related products.
Publishing a Blog - You may need a PHP/MySQL and SQL server hosting if you are planning to publish a regular blog. Most blogging software these days, such as MovableType and WordPress use PHP and MySql to generate dynamic content and enable site changes.
Managing an e-commerce site – E-commerce sites are complicated in that they need more flexibility and scalability. They have to have several distinct features like such as updatable shopping carts and inventory management systems which can be developed through PHP and MySql.
Benefits of choosing a PHP / MySQL web host
- PHP websites are run on Linux and Unix and thus considered more secure compared to Windows supported languages such as ASP and .NET. The applications written in PHP are also studier and more scalable.
- With plenty of PHP source code availability on the Internet, you are provided with ready guidelines to learn and develop websites in PHP
- Both PHP and MySql are free from License fees and web hosting on these is much cheaper than Windows supported hosting