Dynamic Websites

Dynamic websites have content that changes, whether that's your latest news, your newest product or a user's blog, they allow you or your users to update the information on your site. They typically have a database and a back-end system to allow configuration of the website, both of which are created specifically for the website they're powering.

Dynamicity can also come in the form of communication with other online services. In the Atkins e-learning system described below for example, the website communicates with a remote backend server to mark and record assessment scores. In the e-commerce section, 4dobbin.com communicates with a remote server to perform currency conversions in real time.

See below for some examples.

Stamford Barber Shop	Stamford Barber Shop Technologies: PHP, MySql, AJAX Notes: Graphic design a combination of modern, highly usable website with traditional barber-shop stylings. Features a powerful booking system that allows the client to define services that have different parts of their duration assigned to different members of staff, and allows both the client and their customers to book these services online using a refresh-less schedule system which makes use of AJAX technology. Also includes facilities for managing customers and their accounts and a newsletter system. User accounts feature an email validation system, and the ability to remember a booking across the registration process.
Two Recruit	Recruitment Agency website Technologies: PHP, MySql Notes: Professional and clean-looking design. As well as advertising jobs and allowing people to apply through the website, the back end features a complete client- and applicant-management system including automatic letter generation, logging phone calls, an action plan to keep track of live jobs and a diary that allows the different staff members to easily make notes of appointments.
Mobility Today Magazine	Online magazine with news system and forum Technologies: PHP, MySql, CSS positioning Notes: Features extensive use of CSS positioning techniques to provide cutting-edge web layouts similar to that found in print-based desktop publishing systems. Incorporates open-source blog software and forum system that have been customised to fit the site's design. Dynamic page (Suppliers Guide) with relevant section in the control panel. RSS feed for the News page.
SupplyBase	Online Automotive Research Database Technologies: PHP, MySql, AJAX Notes: Large online database containing research data on the global automotive supply-base. Powerful search and cross-referencing functionality. Structured access levels to be available by subscription. Also includes an automated online survey/mass mailing system to automate the collecting of data for new cars being researched. Project is now defunct but is included here as a graphic design example.
Atkins E-Learning System	Online E-Learning System Technologies: Java Applet, XHTML1.1, JavaScript Notes: I did all the programming for this system, the design and content was provided by Blue Slate Media Ltd. This AICC compliant E-Learning system features interactions between HTML and the Java Applet using JavaScript and communicates with an LMS (Learning Management System) on a remote server. The Applet communicates with the LMS using the HACP method as defined in the AICC protocol documentation.
Tiles By Textiles	Tile Company Technologies: PHP, HTML, JavaScript Notes: Added a CMS on to an existing website which allows the client to manage the content (her hand-made tile lines). CMS features multiple product photos.