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Database
MySQL
The dependable relational database behind WordPress, PHP sites and countless web applications.
What is MySQL?
MySQL is one of the most widely used open-source relational databases. It stores data in tables with relationships between them and is available on almost every hosting platform. MariaDB is a compatible fork used by many hosts.
It is the standard database for WordPress and most PHP applications, and it performs well for read-heavy websites when tables are designed and indexed properly.
Why Choose MySQL?
Available everywhere
Supported by almost every host, from shared hosting to managed cloud.
Fast for websites
Well suited to read-heavy sites when indexed properly.
Proven
Decades of production use and a large community.
Easy to back up
Simple, well-understood backup and restore.
Common Use Cases
MySQL is commonly used for:
Use cases
- WordPress and PHP sites
- Content-heavy websites
- Shared and managed hosting
- Line-of-business applications
- Read-heavy web apps
MySQL Solutions We Can Implement
Migrations and upgrades
Moving databases between hosts or versions without losing data.
Business web applications
Relational data for bookings, orders and records behind a web app.
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Let's make your database fast, safe and backed up.
Works Best With
Technologies that integrate seamlessly with MySQL
backend
PHP
Server-side language that runs WordPress and much of the web; modern PHP 8 is typed and fast.
cms
WordPress
The most widely used content management system, built with custom block themes and plugins.
backend
Node.js
JavaScript runtime built on Chrome V8 engine for scalable network applications and server-side development.
backend
Express
Minimal, unopinionated web framework for Node.js, used for REST APIs, webhooks and back-office services.
backend
Python
High-level programming language emphasising code readability, used for web development, data science, and automation.
devops
Docker
Containerisation platform for packaging applications with dependencies into portable, consistent environments.
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