Building a website around a database can create very different type of site compared to sites made without one. Firstly it means that the site is dynamic rather than static. What this means is that instead of creating every single specific page of a website, the information can be stored in a database and then recalled into pages when needed.

This is most useful when a site needs frequently updating, and by creating password protected user logins, the owner of the site can access a customised content management system and update the site themselves.