This page is a place holder
for your future web site
Your URL:
http://members.isp01.net/sayre
Note: The server will try
to load the file index.htm by default. If you do not have an index.htm page on your
website and you try to open http://members.isp01.net/sayre, the server will
display a Forbidden error. This prevents the full contents of the website from
being displayed in the browser, for security reasons. Without an index page,
use the full URL (ie.
http://members.isp01.net/sayre/filename.htm)
Here is a simple and quick guide to getting
your website up and running in no time!
- Create Content
- Publish your
content
There are a variety of ways to
create content. The easiest way is to use a Web content publishing tool such as
Macromedia Dreamweaver,
Macromedia Fireworks or a variety of
other free publishing tools that you can find on the internet. Other tools that
are helpful include graphical editing tools such as
Paintshop Pro and even more dynamic content
generators like Macromedia's Flash.
You may also wish to edit your contents yourself by using a text editor and
learning HTML. Here are some pointers to learning HTML
Once you've finished your page/site,
you'll need to upload it to your web server. FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
allows a person to transfer files between two computers, generally connected
via the Internet. You can either FTP your files via the command line (i.e.
DOS), or you can find yourself an FTP client which executes all the commands in
a drag-and-drop interface. We would highly recommend the latter to beginners
and experts alike. FTP clients make the publishing process simple.
FTP Basics
To FTP, you
will need to know the host location, as well as your username and password. The
host location (or FTP Server) is ftp.isp01.net
Using an FTP Client
Most
FTP clients have the same basic layout, functionality, and price. Choosing one
is simply a matter of personal preference. Some of the more popular clients for
Windows-based computers include WS_FTP,
CuteFTP, and
BulletProof FTP and for Macintosh computers
include Fetch, and
Interarchy. All clients come with
documentation, and it shouldn't take you long to figure out how to get started.
But here are a few basics:
- There will be some kind of 'Site
Manager' feature which will store all your FTP locations and their
corresponding login information. Once you enter this info, the client will
automatically log you in.
- There will be three screens. One
representing your local machine, one representing the remote host, and one
which shows the files that are queued for transfer. You will need to navigate
to the correct folders on both your local machine and the host machine.
- You will then highlight the files
you wish to upload on your local machine, and there should be a button at the
top that queues the files for upload. The upload might execute immediately, or
you might have to hit a 'Go' button first.
- That's it! Your files are
uploaded! You should now be able to go to your URL and view the page.