Features of static and dynamic websites?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a static website?

Advantages

• Generally cheaper to implement on a smaller scale if fewer pages are required

• Good for smaller companies as there is no need for any management system; it is the responsibility of one person

• More flexibility is available, as you are not restricted to any template layout (although this can affect the usability of your website)

• No change is required to your Web Hosting

Disadvantages

• More expensive to maintain in the long term if updates are more frequent. This is because any changes have to be made to pages individually. For example, if you had a menu item that appeared on every page that required amending, each individual page throughout the site would have to be updated.

• Not updatable by the Client, thus relying on the Web designer to edit.

• Increased risk to business, as the person with web skills could fall ill or leave, meaning that the website can no longer be maintained without complications.

• Management is restricted to one machine. If changes need to be made then this is only possible where the editing tool is installed.

• Website editors need significant training and skills to develop the website to modern day standards and practices. This is time consuming, expensive and ongoing.