You can publish your web site by using the publishing tool in the software
package you used to create your web pages, or by transferring the files
with an FTP program.
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is the most basic and best-supported method
of transferring files to and from your web hosting account. Almost every
operating system includes a basic FTP program, but most of our clients
prefer to download enhanced FTP clients from the Internet. Many third-party
FTP clients are available for use in publishing information to your web
site. Additionally, many HTML editors support FTP, allowing users to publish
directly to their web page without using an external FTP application.
Most FTP clients work like Windows Explorer (the tool used to manage files
and folders on your personal computer). Some present a split view, with
your computer on the left and your web hosting account on the right, allowing
you to browse and transfer files between the two. Others work in conjunction
with Windows Explorer to allow you to drag and drop directly from Windows
onto your FTP site. The implementation varies with the client that you
use, but the basic concept is the same.
We provide support documentation for five of the most popular third-party
FTP clients, which include WS_FTP LE, SmartFTP, CuteFTP, FlashFXP, and
LeechFTP. SmartFTP and LeechFTP are freeware, and WS_FTP LE may be used
by non-commercial entities for free. CuteFTP and FlashFXP are commercial
programs. For more information about obtaining copies of this software,
please see the download links next to each package on the main support
page.
PUBLISHING FAQS:
1. I published my site, but nothing shows up online.
You may have uploaded the files into the wrong folder. Files that the
public should see should reside in the www folder. The doorway to your
web site should be named index.html.
2. What should my home page be named?
Your home page should be named index.html.
3. What directory should I use?
Your files should be located in the www folder.
