If you just want to show text, links, flash and photos, there is no need for PHP, just HTML will be enough.
Unless of course you want something like automated account creation.

If you need dynamically created webpages, PHP is the way to go, but as was previously mentioned, if you're just displaying things in a set way, HTML is enough. I usually use PHP anyway though to generate the page layouts; this way, if I choose to change the design of the site later on, I only have to edit one file which contains the function to generate the layout. It's MUCH easier than editing hundreds of files of HTML. Also, you may choose to add some more advanced functionality to your site later, and having it already coded in PHP will preven you from needing to rename all your files.

If you know PHP, I think it's beneficial just to use it. It's much more powerful than HTML.

For who PPL still has the question

PHP & HTML

What is php & html
All you know and have heard lots of time php is server side and html is client side language. But if it is still not clear to you then take it easy and just read the following -
All you know you need a browser to view any website. Do you know what the browser do? ans. it got html code from the address and present the website according to html code. But browser do not understand php. This is why u need a php server where you will host file. php sever generate html code for browser.

Note: html is simple to code.

Why php?
Although html is simple. you need some time php. Like - you need to change view and staffs according to user action. As you know html is static and it is same to all user whatever the user interact.


# coding with php is difficult then html. So when u can code with html don't go for php.

This post has been edited by raqib: Jun 29 2008, 02:30 PM

you may need a php script for a contact form on your website...

HTML is enough is you don't need any dynamic updated content on your site.

I suggest you to use a cms like wordpress, it's easy to understand and is very good for a website with updated content from time to time...

php is not a need when you have a very easy to manage cms also with lots of widgets.