Databases are extremely important to the online business owner because they give the owner the ability to track and maintain important statistics about the people who visit and use their sites.
A database stores and updates vital information about your website that can be used to better target your users and to tailor your site to their particular tastes.
At Interdream-Designs, we have years of experience in website database management and applications and have successfully set up, and maintained, databases for hundreds of sites.
In e-commerce situations, a managed database is a necessary tool today for success. Databases are commonly used for:
- Secure members' area
- Online registration areas
- Shopping carts
- E-mail collection and storage
- Forums
- Membership sites
As an online business owner, the possibilities to use this vital information to improve your business and serve your customers are endless.
Typical database management systems include the ability to:
A database management system gives you a physical connection to your information. You can access the information in your database usually from any computer in the world with an Internet connection.
Data in your database must be properly controlled and organized so that it can be easily retrieved and understood. Access to this information is usually limited to one person at a time so that the information doesn't become garbled. In addition, a database can be vital in the event of a system error or crash in that information can be used to restore the system to its normal functioning.
which is important to maintaining security. Your system can be set up to prevent unauthorized access and to limit the access for certain users.
Whether you're just getting your website started, or already have one established, let Interdream-Designs set up and maintain your database. Contact us for an evaluation of your current needs and for suggestions on how to improve your online capabilities.