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What's Inside a CodeCrane Website Unit? A Look Under the Hood

11 Aug 2026  ·  CodeCrane Team

What's Inside a CodeCrane Website Unit? A Look Under the Hood

"Website unit" is a term we use a lot, so here's exactly what's inside the box when you buy one.

The fileset

Every purchase includes a zip file containing the complete source code for the site — every PHP, CSS, JS and asset file it needs to run. This isn't a theme layered on a page builder; it's a standalone PHP/MySQL application you own outright once purchased, licensed for use on a single live installation (see our Terms & Conditions for the exact licence terms).

The database schema

Alongside the code sits a schema.sql file — the complete database structure the site needs, ready to import into a fresh MySQL database on your hosting. It defines everything from customer accounts to whatever business-specific data that website unit manages (listings, memberships, bookings, and so on).

The installer script

Rather than hand-editing config files over FTP, each website unit ships with a browser-based installer. It checks your server meets the requirements (PHP version, required extensions, upload limits) before you begin, walks you through your database connection details, and writes the configuration for you. If anything on your server falls short, it tells you exactly what, rather than failing silently.

An admin panel, not just a front end

Every website unit includes a working admin area so the business owner can manage their own content day to day — no code changes, no FTP, no developer required for routine updates. What's manageable from there depends on the specific website unit, but the principle is consistent across all of them: configuration lives in the database, managed through forms in admin.

Documentation

Setup notes covering server requirements, the installation steps, and where to find key settings once you're in — so the answer to "how do I change X" isn't "read the source code."

Everything responsive, out of the box

Every website unit is built mobile-first and works across phone, tablet and desktop without a separate mobile theme or plugin.

Curious what a specific website unit includes beyond the basics above? Every product page lists its individual feature set — browse the full directory to see everything currently available, or ask us about a specific one.

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