Case Studies - PHP / MySQL Web Application Development

Creativity Software Ltd is an independent, professional software publisher and developer, which began trading in May 2001, publishing its first product – NEWNOVELIST – later that year. 

It was observed that software that helps in writing a novel has great potential. Thus, the need was to develop a website that would showcase their product, online presence and also help them to boost their sales. This site is a CMS (Content Management System) driven site.

Suntec aimed at developing a website that would be the best of its kind to sell software online. The client had a list of various features for website which was incorporated with 100% accuracy and to the level of client’s satisfaction. Suntec was asked to add these features specifically:

	Website Design and Development
	Creating CMS (Content Management System) driven site
	Four step product purchasing facility
	Blog to discuss features of the product
	Newsletter subscription facility

The Application Development team for PHP / MySQL at Suntec started working vigorously and enthusiastically when this challenge was posed to them. The layout and graphics were simple and user-friendly as the main emphasis was on selling product. Many sections were added like Overview in which step-by-step information is given on how to use this product.

The Benefits section shows that how newnovelist is different and better from other software of same category. Q&A section includes both General and Technical queries. Published Authors and Press Reviews show some testimonials for this product and one most important feature is Blogs in which users can create and write their views under pre-discussed topics.

In conclusion, some of the tasks accomplished were:

	A new website showcasing the product
	Integration of PayPal for credit card and transaction processing
	Site is pure CMS driven website
	Blogs section is added so that users can exchange their views on this product
	Monthly newsletter subscription facility