UPLOADING WEBPAGES

Uploading webpages means "publishing" your pages so other people on the internet can view them. Publishing a web is basically copying the files from your computer to a destination, such as a Web server or a disk. ALL the resources referenced in your webpages must be included in these copied files.

If you have set up the "skeleton" of folders and files correctly on your hard drive, you will need to create directories on your server account that correspond to your folder names, as described in Section 2. You will also need to upload all HTML and image files into these directories from their corresponding folders.

In some cases, other individuals may handle uploading for you. In this case, you probably will save your webpages onto a disk. Alternatively, you can create a compressed "zip" file composed of your website and send it as an email attachment to someone else to upload.

If you have to upload webpages yourself, first obtain the address of your account on the server. Also obtain your password. Carefully note uppercase and lowercase letters! Record this information and store it in a safe place for future reference.

Sources for free webspace:

• Myschoolonline.com
• Mycomputer.com
• Honesty.com
• iTools - (for Macintosh OS 9 users)
• XOOM.com
• Tripod.com
• Crosswinds.net
• Searchable index: FreeWebspace.net
• More free webspace links

Recommended FTP Software:

• Macintosh: Fetch is a file transfer program needed for uploading webpages to a server. It is FREE software for educators, shareware for others.
  • Use Fetch to initially log onto your account and set up your directories and subdirectories.
  • Fetch allows you to view all the files currently on your server, delete files, rename files, etc:
  
  • Download Fetch at http://www.dartmouth.edu/pages/softdev/fetch.html
• Windows: FTP Explorer is a drag and drop file transfer program that functions similarly to Windows Explorer.
  • FTP Explorer is freeware.
  • Like Fetch, it allows you to view all the files currently on your server, delete files, rename files, etc.
  • Download it from www.download.com.

Steps for Uploading:

1. Save your webserver account hostname, username, password, and initial path as a shortcut / favorite in your FTP program.
2. Open your saved shortcut to connect to the server.
3. Create new directories / folders at the root level of your server directory as desired.
4. Use the PUT / UPLOAD buttons to upload files to the server.
   1. In Fetch, click PUT FILE to upload single files, or from the REMOTE menu choose PUT FOLDERS AND FILES to upload multiple files together.
   2. In FTP Explorer, once a directory is created you can drag and drop files and folders from your desktop into the FTP Explorer window to upload files.

Alternatively you can use Claris HomePage to upload your webpages and image files. It will ensure all images to your document are uploaded and that your links are correct.

• First, from the "Edit" menu, choose "Consolidate." This will move all your image files (if desired) into a single folder.
• From the "File" menu, select "Remote" and then select "Remote Save."
• Enter the information for your server account. This information is available from your internet service provider. They should provide you with a domain name and directory pathname, your user name, and your account password.
• Choose to upload image files by checking the appropriate box. All image files associated with the webpage you are uploading will be sent to the server.
• Upload each webpage with these same steps.

Targets/Anchors | Tables | Images | Multimedia | Javascript Rollover Images | Frames | PDFs | HyperStudio: | Guestbook | Uploading http://www.wtvi.com/html

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