CGI - Scripting for your Site Let your site work for you 24 - 7 The Common Gateway Interface (CGI) is one of the most powerful methods of providing dynamic content on the Web. CGI is a generic interface for calling external programs to crunch numbers, query databases, generate customized graphics, or perform any other server-side task. In other words, it makes your web site interactive for your customers. They can "talk" to you through your site, even though your not available 24 hours a day 7 days per week. The scripts shown at the right, are the most popular in use on web sites today, but not an entire list. If there is something you would want to try to do and it is not listed, just call and ask us.