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It was only a few years ago when your company was considered cutting edge and progressive if they had some static web pages available on the Internet, today that has changed. Now there is a great need to keep the content of your web site fresh. This means you have to spend more time editing those static web pages with new information. This is where a database starts to make life on the web a little easier. I say a little easier because as with anything that becomes easier there is also an increase in demand.
Using a database you can create a dynamic list of recent news items or announcements, create a calendar of events and promotions or an online inventory of products with images, descriptions, a shopping cart and payment system. Just about anything is possible if you have the money and the time.
One of the most popular databases on the Internet is MySQL. MySQL is a relational database that uses the standard structured query language (SQL) developed for relational databases. Most Internet hosts will be able to provide their customers with a MySQL database for a reasonable fee – if it isn't already included in your hosting package.
At Electric Retina we are experienced using MySQL as well as MS Access, but when it comes to the Internet MySQL is the way to go.