Ways to implement searchable directory database?

[ac112]

I have experience developing static sites but no real database experience. I'm trying to figure out the best way to implement a relatively small searchable product directory. Client has 300 products, would like the ability to group them accordingly and be able to browse in a directory-style setup, but also must be searchable. Any suggestions on implementation or possibly the type of db programmer I should look for to help out on this?

[Gibble]

There are a few shopping cart programs you can get, the first that comes to mind is osCommerce.

[txbakers]

Hi and Welcome to the WEbmaster World Forums!

Any competent db programmer should be able to write what you are looking for. It's not that complicated a task to create the table and hold the objects. The Query will need to look for either a keyword or the entire title name, or descriptions, etc. That would take some coding on the ASP/PHP side, to cover all the options you want to offer.

It's not that difficult a task.

[ac112]

it doesn't need to be ecommerce, they're just trying to drive phone inquiries. I didn't figure this would be that difficult, it's just not my area. If either php or asp will do the job I'll start asking around. thx for the quick responses.

[Gibble]

If it's just a catalog it's even easier, any programmer could write something in a short amount of time.