Uploading website (word) to net

[Yamni]

Hi I have done a website using the microsoft word - but how do i go about uploading onto the net, i am looking for a site that is free.....any suggestions? i am a technophobe

[theonlydave]

How do you connect to the Internet?

Your ISP might provide free webspace to it's members

[Yamni]

Hi, I have broadband...just go straight in to explorer...but I do also have an aol account.....

[Buenchico]

(2-part post):

Your ISP almost certainly has some free webspace available. (Check the ISPs website for information about how to use it). Otherwise you can choose a suitable provider from the list here:
http://www.freewebspace.net/
(Choose a host which uses FTP to upload sites).

The information you'll need (either from your ISP or from an alternative provider) consists of the following:
1. The ftp address for the server. (This will normally be something like ftp.usethisserver.com).
2. Your username.
3. Your password.
(If you're using webspace provided by your ISP, the username and password might be the same ones your PC uses to log on to the internet).

Next you'll need an FTP program. I think that XP has one built in (I don't use XP so I'm not certain about that) but I'd still opt for an independent program. This one's free and easy to use:
http://www.tucows.com/preview/195147

Now make sure that all of your web files are stored in a single dedicated folder on your PC. Also make sure that the home page of your site is called 'index'. (Anything else can cause problems).

[Buenchico]

Now, assuming you're connected to the internet, you're ready to upload. All you have to do is to start the FTP program and provide it with the information it needs to do the job. If you're using CoffeeCup Free FTP (from the link above), this is the procedure:
Start CoffeeCup Free FTP
In the (empty) 'My Sites' window, click 'Add'
Choose a name for your connection. (This can be anything you like).
Click 'Next'.
Complete the Username & Password fields.
Click 'Next'.
Fill in the hostname (e.g. ftp.usethisserver.com).
Click 'Next'
Click 'Connect'

There are now two panels in front of you. The left hand one shows the files on your PC. The right-hand one shows the files on your webserver.

In the left-hand pane, navigate to the folder which contains your website. When you see the list of all your web files in the left-hand window, click 'Upload'. Then sit back while your files are transferred.

That's it! You'll now have a website which has an address something like www.somefreeplace.com/users/yamni. If you're happy with this, you've finished. If, however, you want to have a 'proper' web address, like www.yamni.co.uk, you'll have to pay for a domain name from a site such as
http://www.telivo.com/domain-names.html
(This wil cost you a fiver for 2 years use).

Hoping this helps,

Chris

[Yamni]

Hi Buenchico - give me time to try it all out!!! I'll be back :)

Thanks