Very simple question

jackc2107 · 07-07-2009, 05:11 AM

Hi im very new to this so please go easy on me

I recently typed all of my html code into notepad for my website and saved it as a html file, where do i go from here in order to create my own website with its own domain name?
I would prefer free services if that is possible.
Many thanks
Jack

iBBnet · 07-07-2009, 08:55 AM

I wouldn't recommend using those free hosting services -- if you are using it for business or marketing purposes. Looks more professional if you actually purchase your own hosting and have a domain name. People will take what you have to offer more seriously.

Doesn't look good: hxxp://freehostsitename.com/yourusername/yourpage.html
Looks professional: hxxp://yourdomainname.com

With regards to your question... once you have a server/host for your site, you just need to upload that page unto the server on the appropriate directory (the host will provide that info). Usually, you will a file manager available on your control panel where you can browse for the file and upload it. For the more advanced user, you can use FTP/FTP software to upload your site.

cdwise · 07-08-2009, 11:20 AM

Agreed, I would never use a free host for any business website. Free hosts either have adverts or limits on what you can do.

Register a domain name and get a real hosting company. You can get web hosting for $3.99 at 1and1.com or $4.99 at godaddy.com though I suspect there are other places even less expensive but remember you do get what you pay for when it comes to web hosting. Any decent host will have tutorials on how to upload files to your hosting account, usually by FTP but some will have file managers you can use from the control panel.

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HomeBizNizz · 07-08-2009, 04:09 PM

Try out Servage: www.servage.net

They have a great auto installer.
And a easy to understand controlpanel (inhouse programmed).

07-07-2009, 05:11 AM	#1
jackc2107 Warrior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 18 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Very simple question Hi im very new to this so please go easy on me I recently typed all of my html code into notepad for my website and saved it as a html file, where do i go from here in order to create my own website with its own domain name? I would prefer free services if that is possible. Many thanks Jack

07-07-2009, 08:55 AM	#2
iBBnet Freelance Warrior Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Posts: 235 Thanks: 1 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts Social Networking	Re: Very simple question I wouldn't recommend using those free hosting services -- if you are using it for business or marketing purposes. Looks more professional if you actually purchase your own hosting and have a domain name. People will take what you have to offer more seriously. Doesn't look good: hxxp://freehostsitename.com/yourusername/yourpage.html Looks professional: hxxp://yourdomainname.com With regards to your question... once you have a server/host for your site, you just need to upload that page unto the server on the appropriate directory (the host will provide that info). Usually, you will a file manager available on your control panel where you can browse for the file and upload it. For the more advanced user, you can use FTP/FTP software to upload your site.
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07-08-2009, 11:20 AM	#3
cdwise Warrior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Social Networking	Re: Very simple question Agreed, I would never use a free host for any business website. Free hosts either have adverts or limits on what you can do. Register a domain name and get a real hosting company. You can get web hosting for $3.99 at 1and1.com or $4.99 at godaddy.com though I suspect there are other places even less expensive but remember you do get what you pay for when it comes to web hosting. Any decent host will have tutorials on how to upload files to your hosting account, usually by FTP but some will have file managers you can use from the control panel. -- Adobe Community Expert Dreamweaver Microsoft MVP Expression Web

07-08-2009, 04:09 PM	#4
HomeBizNizz A rat after money... War Room Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Inside a cheese... Posts: 598 Thanks: 363 Thanked 54 Times in 47 Posts	Re: Very simple question Try out Servage: www.servage.net They have a great auto installer. And a easy to understand controlpanel (inhouse programmed).
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