Linking Dreamweaver to Access

Question

I am unsure what way I should go about linking a website I am
creating in Dreamweaver to a simple Access Database.
All its purpose is, is to allow people to enter their name
and email address, before clicking submit. This will then store on
a table, for newsletter purposes.
Any suggestions?
Cheers

Answer 1

You could simply use the built in Insert Record server
behaviors for this. Unless you are experienced with ASP.net, I
would suggest you avoid it as it has a very steep learning curve
compared to other languages. If you really need to use Access as
your database, then use ASP/VBScript. But many hosting plans
include MySQL and PHP. This is probably your best bet if you want
to build this yourself.
However, you need to consider the risks and complexities when
compiling your own mailing list. How will you allow users to
subscribe? What verification methods will you use? How will they
unsubscribe? How will you send bulk email to your users? These
issues are not trivial.
Consider using an email subscription management script, or
else do it the easy way and use an email marketing service.