What's Behind Your Website? Back Ends & Databases Explained | Episode 5

A website can show a customer that their booking is confirmed. But what happens if somebody else has just booked the same appointment? In Episode 5 of The Expert View, Tim Holt looks at the systems working behind a website: databases, business rules, customer accounts, permissions and the decisions that make an application reliable. This is a practical explanation for business owners and decision-makers. We cover when a straightforward website is enough, when you need more, and what to ask before paying for a back end. The episode also looks at platform features, custom development and services such as Xano, Supabase and Firebase, plus where Wized fits alongside Webflow. There is no single approach. that suits every business. This is part two of the website technology series: Episode 4: Website platforms and front-end development Episode 5: Backends, databases and hidden website systems Episode 6: Integrations, automation and connecting the business together Presented by Tim Holt, founder of Expert Web, drawing on more than 20 years in web development. https://expertweb.dev/ Which part of your website's hidden workings would you like explained more clearly? Leave a comment below. Subscribe for practical conversations about websites, software and business technology.