Web Applications

What are Web Applications ?

Web applications add interactivity to a website. They run in a web browser like Internet Explorer or Firefox interacting with a program on the web server.

Unlike normal website pages that never change, web application pages are intelligent and respond to user requests. Online shopping is a common example of a web application.

Web applications are usally linked to a database which stores permanent information such as: production descriptions and costs, or customer account information.

Information in the database is updated by the web application. This could be creation od a new order when the user completes a checkout

Data stored on web servers can easily be linked to other systems.

Web applications offer many advantages compared to traditional desktop/office solutions and so are becoming increasing more popular.

Uses of Web Applications

Analyse Campaigns

Create and track advertising campaigns across Europe and multiple agencies. Results can be analysed in multiple ways and graphs produced.

Agilent Technologies - Ad Planning

Order Goods

Search for products from online catalogue.

Jaeggi & Sons Online Catalogue

Estimate

This website estimates the cost of corporate videos based on user specification. Provides analysis of user behaviour.

Rossiter and Co - Video Estimate

Educate

Lifestyle questionnaire for employees, advises on a range of wellbeing issues including diet, exercise, & drinking.

Abbey Healthwise

Deliver
News

News articles and images delivered via XML feed integrated in to website; archive and search.

Rossiter and Co

Search Information

Online health product information (indications, actions and ingredients) displayed from database. Search by keyword, product or symptom.

Maharishi Ayurveda Products Practitioner Information

Calculate Price

Cost of airport car parking calculated based on length of stay. Linked to credit card payment.

Liverpool Secure Car Parking

Track Goods

Records issues of warehouse despatch notes to pickers. Reports productivity, number of lost notes and can't find goods.

Personal Computer World Business - Despatch Database

Assess Risk

Online application VDU risk assessment complies with Health and Safety Risk legal requirements. 40 point questionnaire; provides advice & remedies.

Pilkington - Using a VDU Safely

Press Release Distribution

Web distribution of press office material including releases to clients and advertising agencies; search; embargo dates; foreign languages.

Press Office International Websuite

Configure Website

By using Contribute, users can update website content directly. A behind the scenes web application allows re-configuration of site menus.

Luton VoluntaryWorks

Developing Web Applications

Paul Stanley Software has developed bespoke web applications for UK clients since 1998.

I possess the comprehensive programming experience that many web design companies lack.

I have developed highly reliable commercial applications including large scale projects involving over 10,000 lines of code.

When sites must look great I work with partner design companies.

I have an in-depth knowledge of web technologies ASP, ASP.Net, Javascript, HTML & CSS.

I develop web applications in VB using Microsoft Visual Studio 2008.

I also work with Macromedia Studio - DreamWeaver, Fireworks and Contribute.

I have experience of web applications built around all the Microsoft Databases - SQL Server, Access or FoxPro plus MySQL.

I include Search Engine Optimisation techniques in applications as required.

Next Step

If you have a web application project in mind, please contact me for a discussion on 01695 720562.

Software as a Service - SaaS

With SaaS, customers pay to use software via the web as a service on demand, by paying a subscription rather than outright purchase. Software is usually licensed by number of users and/or levels of features.

The SaaS model allows developers vendors to keep control the hosting and operation of the software. Customers do not have to worry about hardware/software compatability to run an application. This is a mjor problem in large corporate environments.

Website Production

Turning ideas into a working website involves many stages and a number of different skills.

Discover how the web site production process works

Examples of websites I have produced.

Website Maintenance

For many websites maintenance is sadly neglected. Without regular new and updated content, sites slowly become redundant.

Find out how your organisation can easily update your own website.

A-Z of the Web

If you are unsure the meaning of a technical term then visit the Web Terms Explained page.