BlackMagnoliaDesign.com » Shopping Carts http://blackmagnoliadesign.com Mon, 14 May 2012 23:42:30 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 An all round self-skilled web site is the need of the hour for many people. Today the root businesses of many companies are on the shoulders of those sites, which have interactive quality to get a mob of people and can produce the business. Automated features can also play a “behind the scenes” role, by generating the qualities in one’s site like making it easy to use, smooth running and promoting online sales and password protection.There are several ways by which one can generate such type of automation in his/her site, but all the processes engage either client side or server side scripting. There are several programming languages present specially designed for the web; such programming languages are used for writing scripts. Generally, customer side scripts are written in one of the best web programming languages i.e., Java. But some functions are to be accomplished through the scripting on server side; however, frequently used programming languages on this side are PHP, PERL, and CGI. PHP and PERL are fresher and are on every mouth in the market but one can’t ignore the mother of all web-scripting languages, CGI due to availability of features suitable to it.Shopping CartsNo one can say that the online sales site is complete without a functioning shopping cart and generally best among them have been written in CGI script. CGI web hosting is ideal for shopping cart scripts because of it’s better interaction with majority of databases, which includes popular MYSQL and MS Access databases, it can be applied with simplicity of similar range on the servers like Windows, UNIX, LINUX, and MACOS, thus simply configured for sales tax and shipping cost calculations. In the market, PHP and PERL are used to apply on the newer shopping cart scripts, but the first choice still prevailing is the use of good old CGI web hosting scripts.Password ShieldingThere are several sites, which require some sort of registration and entry of a password for the user to enter the site’s features. One should need to do it due to the boundations of several reasons like simply a desire to pathway visitors for marketing reasons, like to allow postings on message boards and ensuring that users have paid any required fees associated with use of the site. One should apply the CGI scripts for the automated registration process and in the process of issuing user name/password and generally it is done in this manner only.Form ManagersThere are several people who don’t know about how the forms, they fill out online are handled. They must know that such forms are handled by CGI webhosting. When a user fills in that form and hits the “submit” button, a CGI script takes over and sends the contained data via Email or writes it to a database where the site’s administrator is able to access it later on.Thus the above mentioned are some of the uses of the uses for CGI scripts on today’s web sites. Like these there are many more and if there is possibility for doing anything on the website, surely it can be done with CGI. PHP and PERL are gaining popularity due to any reasons, but CGI was the one since beginning with the user and is even not going anywhere. So as long as there are web sites, CGI web hosting will remain the Jack of all trade. http://blackmagnoliadesign.com/an-all-round-self-skilled-web-site-is-the-need-of-the-hour-for-many-people-today-the-root-businesses-of-many-companies-are-on-the-shoulders-of-those-sites-which-have-interactive-quality-to-get-a-mob http://blackmagnoliadesign.com/an-all-round-self-skilled-web-site-is-the-need-of-the-hour-for-many-people-today-the-root-businesses-of-many-companies-are-on-the-shoulders-of-those-sites-which-have-interactive-quality-to-get-a-mob#comments Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:10:07 +0000 http://blackmagnoliadesign.com/an-all-round-self-skilled-web-site-is-the-need-of-the-hour-for-many-people-today-the-root-businesses-of-many-companies-are-on-the-shoulders-of-those-sites-which-have-interactive-quality-to-get-a-mob
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When to choose a Dedicated Server :

As your business begins to prosper and perhaps you develop other websites that relate to your business, it may be time to think about switching to a dedicated server. Although a dedicated server is a costly initial investment, in the long run, it can actually end up saving your money.

Nothing is more frustrating to your customers than being unable to access your website. This can happen if you do not have enough bandwidth but have quite a bit of traffic to your website. Just like anything else, the more traffic you have going through, the quicker you have to move the customers in and out.

An increase in bandwidth and space can offer you the following advantages when it is time to choose a dedicated server:

- More space

- More room for forums and shopping carts with a data base

- More bandwidth to accommodate more customers and allow easier access

If your business is growing, or if you have several websites that you have developed as money websites where you reap revenue from internet ads, a dedicated server may be your best option. Yes, the initial set up cost is high, but because you usually lease the equipment from the service company, you will continue to get updated computer whenever they update their system. This insures that your equipment does not become obsolete.

There are many options when it comes to choosing a dedicated server. Most dedicated servers cost about $100 per month and some with more individualized service can cost more. The dedicated server that you choose will depend upon your computer expertise, your budget as well as how you wish to use your website.

If you are looking for cheaper dedicated servers, you should be careful while choosing the right specification and package. Things to consider are operating system, data backup and monitoring service, hardware options, space, bandwidth and technical support. Ask the hosting providers to give you a few websites for references, read hosting reviews before you sign up and be sure that the price is affordable.


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Cheap Web Hosting Packages

The first consideration for most people when looking at a hosting package is cost.

However whilst this may be true, many people are also wary of the “cheaper hosting packages” as they may seem to offer little in the way of added value not to mention the perception of poor support & reliability.

So ideally you really need a hosting package that combines low cost with high standards in terms of up time, reliability dependability & value.

Therefore the above criteria should be non-negotiable when it comes to selecting a hosting package to support a professional web presence – but where can such an animal be found?

First of all let’s identify the things you do not want from a web hosting provider

Down Time

Not only will your site be down & unavailable to site visitors, but your email will also not be functioning.

The consequences of this happening are obviously dire & extended or frequent periods of down time will not happen with a reputable web host.

Poor or Non Existent Support

24/7 Email or telephone support is of vital importance because if its not there when you need it most, for instance when your site is down, your stress levels will go through the roof.

No Regular Back Ups

Unfortunately hard disc failures do happen & without regular back ups, you will have to re upload all your files & images – however with no backups of your own you will have no website – nothing!

No Added Value

With most web hosting packages you would at least expect to get added value features like free templates & shopping carts etc.

Just be aware that whilst the above pitfalls are often associated with cheap hosting packages they can also be present with the more expensive packages – so pricey does not necessarily mean top quality.

So What Are the Minimum Requirements That You Should Expect Form Any Web Hosting Package?

Well it should be easy to secure at least the following from any web host worth their salt;

24/7 Support

Free Website Builder

Free Website Templates

Free Easy Install Scripts

So whilst making sure that your web hosting package includes at least the above value, you still need to ensure that you don’t fall prey to an unscrupulous web hosting company that falls short of it’s promises.

Some victims of shabby web hosts have lost year’s worth of work, customer databases and other valuable information – in other words a web hosting company that turns nasty could cost you your business.

Therefore if you come across a hosting package that is both cheap & has all the bells & whistles, just make sure that you do some research in terms of the company’s track record & profile before signing up with them – it could be the best (or the worst) hosting deal you will ever get.

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An all round self-skilled web site is the need of the hour for many people. Today the root businesses of many companies are on the shoulders of those sites, which have interactive quality to get a mob of people and can produce the business. Automated features can also play a “behind the scenes” role, by generating the qualities in one’s site like making it easy to use, smooth running and promoting online sales and password protection.

There are several ways by which one can generate such type of automation in his/her site, but all the processes engage either client side or server side scripting. There are several programming languages present specially designed for the web; such programming languages are used for writing scripts. Generally, customer side scripts are written in one of the best web programming languages i.e., Java. But some functions are to be accomplished through the scripting on server side; however, frequently used programming languages on this side are PHP, PERL, and CGI. PHP and PERL are fresher and are on every mouth in the market but one can’t ignore the mother of all web-scripting languages, CGI due to availability of features suitable to it.

Shopping Carts

No one can say that the online sales site is complete without a functioning shopping cart and generally best among them have been written in CGI script. CGI web hosting is ideal for shopping cart scripts because of it’s better interaction with majority of databases, which includes popular MYSQL and MS Access databases, it can be applied with simplicity of similar range on the servers like Windows, UNIX, LINUX, and MACOS, thus simply configured for sales tax and shipping cost calculations. In the market, PHP and PERL are used to apply on the newer shopping cart scripts, but the first choice still prevailing is the use of good old CGI web hosting scripts.

Password Shielding

There are several sites, which require some sort of registration and entry of a password for the user to enter the site’s features. One should need to do it due to the boundations of several reasons like simply a desire to pathway visitors for marketing reasons, like to allow postings on message boards and ensuring that users have paid any required fees associated with use of the site. One should apply the CGI scripts for the automated registration process and in the process of issuing user name/password and generally it is done in this manner only.

Form Managers

There are several people who don’t know about how the forms, they fill out online are handled. They must know that such forms are handled by CGI webhosting. When a user fills in that form and hits the “submit” button, a CGI script takes over and sends the contained data via Email or writes it to a database where the site’s administrator is able to access it later on.

Thus the above mentioned are some of the uses of the uses for CGI scripts on today’s web sites. Like these there are many more and if there is possibility for doing anything on the website, surely it can be done with CGI. PHP and PERL are gaining popularity due to any reasons, but CGI was the one since beginning with the user and is even not going anywhere. So as long as there are web sites, CGI web hosting will remain the Jack of all trade.



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