Thread: Converting static web pages to php

I have a lot of data that's growing and I think things should be database driven. I think a php interface to a mySQL database is best way to go, unless someone can suggest otherwise.

Quote: Originally Posted by JennyRipley Yes,if you covert your HTML to files with php file extensions you will loose all your incoming links. Quote: Originally Posted by thegetpr if you change pages HTML to php loss search engines index pages. Ahh, but you don't have to. Read my post above.

Keep the .html extensions, you can use the example given by htmlbasictutor to do so. Then you can include php code in your files and make the application access the database to retrieve the content. __________________ Hades , Ancient god, King of the Nether World, and Guardian of the Dead. ...and on my free time I'm also a web developer, contact me if you need one!

you don't have to use or add php on your site if its not necessary.. one reason of using it is for some online transaction and other functionalities..

Quote: Originally Posted by Zippey If I convert my HTML to files with php file extensions I will loose all my incomming links. Correct? Yes,if you covert your HTML to files with php file extensions you will loose all your incoming links.

if you change pages HTML to php loss search engines index pages.

Zippy, Take note that the syntax can vary slightly depending on the flavor of Linux/Apache running. Your document declartions might affect that also. I am not really sure.Test it with a sample page that has some php includes on it before you change all your pages.