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What We Do: Clean Design, Fast Dynamic Content

Clean visual design. Accessible. Dynamic database–generated content. RSS feeds. User interaction.

Our expertise lies in applying the open source technologies of PHP, MySQL, and Javascript to develop database-driven dynamic websites. All technologies are widely supported by web hosting services and browsers, and their reliability and performance have been proved repeatedly in many large-scale enterprise projects.

We write standards-compliant and accessible XHTML sites. No irritating Flash widgets, instead uncluttered designs styled using CSS. The advantages? Fast loading pages; a site that is compatible with nearly all user-agents (browsers, cell phones, PDAs, assistive software); future-proof and flexible; information is clear and upfront, creating a very positive user-experience.

Why use PHP and MySQL?
Cheap: "Open Source" means that both pieces of software are completely free for commercial use. The same is not true for many alternatives such as Oracle, MSSQL, ASP, etc.
Efficient and Scaleable: MySQL is an enterprise level database solution, and its efficiency and speed have gained it such a position. PHP is one of the most widespread online scripting languages, and is well-proven on both small and very large deployment scales.
Fast: Even complex tasks such as image generation or log analysis can be undertaken without overloading the hosting server.
Why a clean valid XHTML design?
SEO Potential: Search engines only read XHTML - well written clutter-free pages usually results in a better ranking, and more exposure to potential customers.
Accessibility: Reach all of your audience, without reliance on client-side plug-ins such as Flash.
Future-proof: Validated XHTML is compatible with all user-agents (browsers, cell phones, PDAs, assistive software), and will continue to render correctly in future technology.
Valid XHTML markup
The basic code which renders a website in your browser.
Quality XHTML renders your site correctly in all modern browsers, and will continue to do so in future browsers.
PHP
An open source server scripting language widely supported by web hosting companies.
Used to create dynamic web pages that accept data from your users, and/or generate pages by interacting with a central database.
MySQL
An open source professional database system widely supported by hosting companies.
Centralize your online data, reduce redundancy and provide access to all your users simultaneously.
Javascript
A client-side scripting language that executes within the browser.
Used to interact with the user without additional server requests.

Who we are

Openknot is the web design agency of Rob Tuley. We specialise in creating visually clean, dynamic sites with PHP and MySQL.

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