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:

Recommended FTP Software:

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.