We can click and drag files and folders back and forth between the two. Local files and folders are displayed on the left panel and remote (web host) files and folders are displayed on the right panel. Here, we are using WinSCP to upload files from our local PC to the root directory of the remote host: This is a typical FTP program screen. Of the dozens available, these are free and easy to use: FileZilla (Windows or Mac) WinSCP (Windows) CyberDuck (Windows or Mac) Let's take a quick look at using one of these FTP programs to upload files to a live web server. We do this by using an FTP (File Transfer Protocol) program. The web hosting company will provide us with step-by-step instructions on how to complete this step.ĥ Choosing FTP Software Now that we have our own domain and it's mapped to our new web host, we'll need a way to transfer our website files from the local computer to the remote web server. Once we have a domain registered and a web hosting plan set up, we need to configure the domain to point to the web host. For example, GoDaddy offers one year of hosting, along with the first year of domain registration, for $60 total. Most web hosts will offer discounts if prepaying for one year.
Again, there are thousands of options, but some well-known web hosts are: The cost for this service can vary widely, but the most affordable plans are generally in the $4 - $8 per month range. This company will allow us to store our files on their web servers and will deliver our web content to anyone in the world that visits our website. The next step is to select a web hosting provider. There are thousands of such registrars, but a few of the larger ones are: Any domain registrar will let us conduct a search to verify that the domain we want is either available or already taken. ), we'll need to order and pay for it via a domain registrar. Many domain extensions are available, but the most common are. The cost to register and maintain a domain is about $10 - $12 per year. However, we will get a brief overview of the process.ģ Registering a Domain Acquiring our own domain is a fairly straightforward process. We will not actually publish any of our websites in this class, as it would cost money and would be beyond the scope of this introductory course.
A software program to transfer files back and forth between the local computer and the remote web server. A web hosting plan through a hosting provider.
To publish our site to the live internet, we will need several things: A registered domain, such as. Presentation on theme: "Posting to the Web."- Presentation transcript:Ģ Posting Live Content Thus far, all of our files have resided on local computers or servers, unavailable to the search engines and general public.
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