Data is not created equal. You have numbers, text, images, sounds, video, animation, PDF, and so on. You can capture data by typing it into a form or from a drop down or from check boxes. Because data comes in different forms, the way it is displayed, stored, and viewed varies. The amount of space data takes up varies. All these conditions influence the design and development of your site. They also affect the processes and tasks you use to sustain your site.