If you want to set up a blog on your site or use a counter, guestbook, or even build a site using a content management system such as Mambo or Joomla, then you probably have read that these programs need a CGI Server in order to run. By using CGI scripts, you can create a very interactive web site in which your visitors can participate.

What is CGI?

CGI stands for Common Gateway Interface. It is what is used to run Scripts. CGI scripts can be run in Perl or PHP. Some common scripts (which some also call "software" as they are complete packages) are WordPress blog, Joomla content management system, phpBB forum, and Coppermine Photo Gallery. If you want to use any of these you need a CGI Account which you can activate through your Account Management System.

If you want to learn more about CGI, how to set up an account, and some books and tutorials on writing CGI scripts, please check out our CGI FAQ for beginners. There is plenty there to get you started.

Once you have learned a bit about CGI and set up your account, you will want to check out our Script Tutorials Which can help you install common scripts. We have a selection of these tutorials so you can choose the ones you like best.

Some use several CGI scripts to put together a full site, some may only need a counter for their web site. You can use these scripts along with your web site if you wish. Just follow the instructions and put a link to the script's main page on your web site. If you created a whole web site using a content management system, you could even have your domain point to your cgi server and use that as your main web site.

Whichever you choose, using CGI scripts can easily enhance your web site.

Be sure to check out our Frequently Asked Questions & Support page for answers to your questions, script and program tutorials, and more!