After you have created your web page, it is time to publish it to the Internet. This stage will guide you through the process.
This window displays all the links and images used in your web page.
Use the "Publishing Location" drop down list to select the server to which you wish to publish your web page. If your server does not appear in this list, you will have to define your own. (See Below)
Once you have selected a Publishing Location (see Selecting a Publishing Location above), you have to select the directory to which your files will be uploaded (published). Usually this is the "public_html" or "www" directory. If you are unsure of the directory to upload to, you may need to contact your ISP. See the Beginners Guide to Publishing for more details.
Click "Publish Your Page" to put your web page on the Internet.
If you have not already defined a Publishing Location, you will need to do so now. If you are new to the Internet, and haven't set up a Publishing Location before, you are advised to read the Beginners Guide to Publishing. This document takes about 10 minutes to read and explains all the background material you need to set up a Publishing Location, in a clear and simple manner.
Step 1.
Using the "Internet Sites" list - select the ISP you want
to upload to. If there are no ISPs in the list or your ISP is
not listed, you will have to specify your own. See below for more details.
Step 2.
Click the Publish your Page button and your Web page will
be uploaded to the Net. Just click on the Go To Your
WebPage button to see your Web page actually on the Net (not on
your computer). Note down the URL of your page. (it will start with http://)
This is the unique address of your page, and you will need to enter
it into your browser if you want to revisit your page.
What is an ISP?
An ISP (Internet Service Provider) is a company that provides you
with access to the Internet. Typically, your modem dials their phone
number each time you connect to the Internet. When you publish a web
page to the Internet (i.e., make your web page available for everyone
on the Internet to see) HotDog PageWiz needs to know the address of
your ISP. HotDog PageWiz comes pre-configured for immediate use with
several major ISP's, but if your ISP is not in the list, you will
need to add it yourself.
How to Add an ISP
Under the "Publish your Page" stage of HotDog PageWiz,
click
This opens the Internet Connections window. An "Internet
Connection" means the same thing as an ISP, as far as publishing
your web pages is concerned. The Internet Connection window lists the
different ISPs that HotDog PageWiz is configured for. At this
point you can Add, Edit or Delete an Internet Connection. If your ISP
is not listed, you will need to add a new ISP connection.
Click "Add".
You are now presented with the "Internet Connection Wizard".
This wizard guides you through the process of configuring HotDog
PageWiz to use a new ISP.
Use the drop down list on the first page of the wizard to select
"Add New/Edit ISP"
Click "Next".
You now need to enter your ISP's details.
The name of your ISP is useful only to yourself - to distinguish it
from the other ISPs in the Internet Connection list. So make up
a relevant sounding name, and enter it into the first text box.
Enter your ISPs name.
A server is a computer that is actually connected to the Internet.
Apart from this, there is nothing all that special about a Server.
The Server is can be almost any computer, and the operating system it
uses is usually UNIX or Windows NT. Every server has a unique name,
so it can be found by other computers on the Internet. Your ISP will
have a server address for you to use. Usually this address will
contain part of the ISP's name. For example, if your ISP was called
"QuikConnect" then your server address could look something
like "ftp.quikconnect.com". If you are not sure of your
server's address, you will need to find it out. This address can
usually be found in the documentation that your ISP provided you
with. If you still can't find it, you will need to contact your ISP
for more details. (For an extended discussion on publishing to the
Internet, read "The
Beginners Guide to Publishing.")
Enter the address of your ISP into the text box provided.
What actually happens when you publish a web page to the Internet is
that your work is stored in your own personal directory on your ISP's
server. Sometimes, this directory is called "www" or
"public_html". Commonly it is the "root"
directory (i.e., the top directory - which means you don't need to
type anything here!). Remember, you can read "The
Beginners Guide to Publishing" for more details.
Enter the directory into the text box provided.
The address of your web page is known as a URL. Once again, this URL
is given to you by your ISP when you register with them. If you are
not sure what your URL is, you will need to contact your ISP. The "Beginners
Guide to Publishing" explains all these terms in greater
details and explains exactly what questions you will need to ask your
ISP to get the answers for the questions above.
Enter the URL into the text box provided.
Some ISP's don't allow you to make directories on their server (most
however do). If your ISP doesn't allow you to make subdirectories,
check the box provided.
Click "Finish" to save your new settings.
The Internet Connections window will now display your new ISP connection.
Click "Close" to close the "Internet Connections" window.
You are now ready to publish your web pages to the Internet.
Remember, if you need any advice on how to setup a Publishing Location, read the Beginners Guide to Publishing.
Creates a new directory on your server.
Deletes the currently selected file on your server.
Refreshes the server directory listing.
Downloads the currently selected file on your server to your computer.
Uploads a file to your server.
Disconnects you from your server.
You have now created and published your web page to the Internet! You might want to try using "Editor Mode" for the creation of your next web page as it supports advanced features not available in Express Mode.