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CGI scripts are still popular and if you are still using any as part of your website, our Linux Plus
or Linux Ultimate hosting packages will be able to offer you the resources necessary to facilitate
the hosting of a CGI website. CGI scripts are usually the first step taken to improve the functionality
of your website as they will allow you to add more features that your visitors can interact with.
Although PHP has taken over many of the roles that CGI had with web development, there are still
certain tasks that can only be achieved by using a CGI script and not a PHP script.
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What features can a CGI script add to my website? |
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You can develop CGI scripts to do whatever you want as they can interact with MySQL databases if you
wish to retrieve information. Good examples of popular applications of CGI scripts these days include
polls on websites that visitors can then vote on, or even as advertising banner rotators. You can also
use CGI to develop a content management system (CMS) for your website as this will make it easier for
you to manage your website's content; this is also a good application of CGI as you can then use it to
develop additional features as appropriate.
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What web hosting package would you recommend for CGI hosting? |
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Any Linux hosting package will be appropriate for the hosting of CGI scripts as Linux can host CGI
scripts without the need for any software modifications. Windows can also support CGI scripts in some cases,
but you may need additional software in some cases in order for all of the features of CGI to be supported.
A Storm Internet Linux hosting package will be able to provide you with additional features that
will allow you to develop high quality scripts, such as MySQL databases and SSH access so that you
can apply the correct permissions to your scripts.
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Why should I consider Storm Internet for my CGI hosting needs? |
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Storm Internet can provide you with a stable and reliable hosting experience. We can provide you
with 24/7/365 technical support via email and LiveChat - a commitment that allows us to guarantee an
uptime rate of 99.98% across our range of Linux hosting packages. With our Linux Plus and Linux Ultimate
hosting services, we can also offer full UK based telephone support if you have an enquiry or issue that
needs to be dealt with quickly. All of Storm's Linux hosting packages can provide you with the features
that you need for CGI hosting. Storm Internet can also offer you additional access to your web space
through SSH, a powerful feature that isn't offered by many hosting companies with shared hosting packages.
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