uploading files to the host

zellerscrossing · 06-06-2008, 06:29 PM

Hey,

Forgive me if this is in the wrong area. Most of my questions fall under web design so I just naturally stick here.

anyway, I have just recently started working with building more advanced web pages. In the past I used HTML only and "coded" directly to basic input the host provided (usually freeservers.com.) However, now that I am doing Flash, CSS, etc... I have realized that a great deal of additional files are created. I imagine I still just copy my code to the webhost and that would build the basic stuff (at least the text or anything not needing the extra files) However, what about the extra files for flash, css, etc... Do most web host just have a on site storage for those to be uploaded to?

Also, while we are on the subject. Any recommendations for a good host? It's really just for my personal page and I don't expect a lot of visitors. I really just want something that is easy to work with and isn't too expensive.

Anyway, thanks for the help. I look foward to the replies!

**Redcore** · 06-08-2008, 06:49 PM

I go through HostGator (shared hosting - baby croc plan).

All good hosts have FTP access (my plan has unlimited FTP accounts) and that's how you upload all of your files.

**sobeit** · 06-08-2008, 07:14 PM

a couple of hosts I have worked with and never had any problems is tera-byte.com and ipowerweb.com

as far as uploading, most will have their own file manager where you can upload your files through their control panel. this process is very slow.

You can also use ftp software. I use both smartftp which is free for personal use and fireftp a firefox addon. Never had a problem with either though the fireftp can be a bit slow upgrading when the firefox browser is upgraded. Using ftp software is a whole lot faster than using the file manager from your host.

Depending upon the software used to create your pages, you may be able to upload using it.

Finally when you use the different scripts, you will have to make sure you upload them to the proper folders indicated by the souce in the page that calls it up. Its not done automatically unless you use programs such as frontage, dreamweaver or other similar ones.

aldernon · 06-08-2008, 07:40 PM

If you like big and cheep, check out 1&1 hosting. Its probably the largest hosting company.
i think i get around 500GB storage and half a million megs of bandwidth a month, for 29.99

(you can get plans for like 2$-3$ a month tho hahaha) Also they are the cheapest for domain names, around 6$
www.1and1.com

you can use the host's "uploader" to transfer files, but like sobeit said its often a very slow process. Im a fan of FlashFXP. Its an FTP client. (the webhosting you will be buying to host your files is generally referred to as an FTP. An FTP client is just a program that easily lets you connect to the server you host your files on.)
http://www.flashfxp.com/

zellerscrossing · 06-08-2008, 07:41 PM

Thank you guys very much for the help.

I use Dreamweaver 8 currently. I do not like the idea of having to change my destinations after I have already created the page.

I'm not sure how big of a question this is but..... What is the process for uploading my site to a host without having to go through and change all my sources/destinations, etc....?

If that is a big answer, don't worry about it... I'm sure I will get it. I am mostly just working with Flash right now but am anxious to actually get something up on the web soon. I will check out the host you guys recommended. Thanks again.

aldernon · 06-08-2008, 07:44 PM

what do you mean by change of sources?

**sobeit** · 06-08-2008, 07:45 PM

dreamweaver will take care of the uploading for you and place everything in the proper folders as long as you have the settings right.

aldernon · 06-08-2008, 07:47 PM

while we're on this topic!

i usually make all my pages in notepad. i use my ftp client to upload them to my server. I find it difficult tho whenever i have to edit anything, because i constantly have to save the file and re-upload thru the client. Its alot of clicking... Does dreamweaver allow you to connect to the server and edit files directly?

**sobeit** · 06-08-2008, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aldernon

wDoes dreamweaver allow you to connect to the server and edit files directly?

generally yes but its not advisable. mistakes happen and depending upon how the page is setup, you may not be able to edit online

zellerscrossing · 06-09-2008, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aldernon

what do you mean by change of sources?

To answer the question: If I build say a page with just dreamweaver I might have an image file whose path is c:/mydocuments/photos/imageone. Once I upload that image, it will no longer be found in that path, it would be found on the host server..... so I guess instead of sources, I should have said paths.

I'm new to a lot of the terminology, so questions like these help me learn how to explain myself and get better help. THANK YOU!!!!

To continue the discussion of the thread, I guess I might be willing to take suggestions of the best way to continue to edit my pages through Dreamweaver, without having to upload new code every time.

Is there any host that is known to work well with external editors such as Dreamweaver?

thank you all again!

top5hosting.com · 06-11-2008, 08:25 PM

If you have the latest version of Dreamweaver most hosts won't have a problem with sites you develop. You create the site on your hard drive: when you upload it, Dreamweaver will take care of the directory structure on the host server.

Or you can download a free FTP program like CoreFTP at www.coreftp.com, which works quite well.

While you are just hosting some personal files, using a free account is obviously fine. Once you want something more professional you should definitely look at more professional hosting. There are hosts where you get a package deal for a domain name and hosting at a very affordable price per year.

06-06-2008, 06:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
zellerscrossing Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 25 OS: XP	uploading files to the host Hey, Forgive me if this is in the wrong area. Most of my questions fall under web design so I just naturally stick here. anyway, I have just recently started working with building more advanced web pages. In the past I used HTML only and "coded" directly to basic input the host provided (usually freeservers.com.) However, now that I am doing Flash, CSS, etc... I have realized that a great deal of additional files are created. I imagine I still just copy my code to the webhost and that would build the basic stuff (at least the text or anything not needing the extra files) However, what about the extra files for flash, css, etc... Do most web host just have a on site storage for those to be uploaded to? Also, while we are on the subject. Any recommendations for a good host? It's really just for my personal page and I don't expect a lot of visitors. I really just want something that is easy to work with and isn't too expensive. Anyway, thanks for the help. I look foward to the replies!

06-08-2008, 06:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
Redcore Design Team Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Jamestown, CA Posts: 493 OS: WinXP My System	Re: uploading files to the host I go through HostGator (shared hosting - baby croc plan). All good hosts have FTP access (my plan has unlimited FTP accounts) and that's how you upload all of your files. __________________ Free Resources PC Protection - Comodo Firewall \| AVG Anti-Virus \| WinPatrol \| Ad-Aware \| Spybot S&D \| SpywareBlaster \| Web Design/Programming - KompoZer (Editor) \| Paint.NET (Graphic) \| GIMP+GIMPShop (Graphic) \| FileZilla (FTP Client) \| Free Hosting \|

06-08-2008, 07:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
sobeit TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NEAR Posts: 6,013 OS: windows/linux	Re: uploading files to the host a couple of hosts I have worked with and never had any problems is tera-byte.com and ipowerweb.com as far as uploading, most will have their own file manager where you can upload your files through their control panel. this process is very slow. You can also use ftp software. I use both smartftp which is free for personal use and fireftp a firefox addon. Never had a problem with either though the fireftp can be a bit slow upgrading when the firefox browser is upgraded. Using ftp software is a whole lot faster than using the file manager from your host. Depending upon the software used to create your pages, you may be able to upload using it. Finally when you use the different scripts, you will have to make sure you upload them to the proper folders indicated by the souce in the page that calls it up. Its not done automatically unless you use programs such as frontage, dreamweaver or other similar ones. __________________ Do not feed the trolls.

06-08-2008, 07:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
aldernon Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 26 OS: vista ultimate	Re: uploading files to the host If you like big and cheep, check out 1&1 hosting. Its probably the largest hosting company. i think i get around 500GB storage and half a million megs of bandwidth a month, for 29.99 (you can get plans for like 2$-3$ a month tho hahaha) Also they are the cheapest for domain names, around 6$ www.1and1.com you can use the host's "uploader" to transfer files, but like sobeit said its often a very slow process. Im a fan of FlashFXP. Its an FTP client. (the webhosting you will be buying to host your files is generally referred to as an FTP. An FTP client is just a program that easily lets you connect to the server you host your files on.) http://www.flashfxp.com/ Last edited by aldernon : 06-08-2008 at 07:43 PM.

06-08-2008, 07:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
zellerscrossing Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 25 OS: XP	Re: uploading files to the host Thank you guys very much for the help. I use Dreamweaver 8 currently. I do not like the idea of having to change my destinations after I have already created the page. I'm not sure how big of a question this is but..... What is the process for uploading my site to a host without having to go through and change all my sources/destinations, etc....? If that is a big answer, don't worry about it... I'm sure I will get it. I am mostly just working with Flash right now but am anxious to actually get something up on the web soon. I will check out the host you guys recommended. Thanks again.

06-08-2008, 07:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
aldernon Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 26 OS: vista ultimate	Re: uploading files to the host what do you mean by change of sources?

06-08-2008, 07:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
sobeit TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NEAR Posts: 6,013 OS: windows/linux	Re: uploading files to the host dreamweaver will take care of the uploading for you and place everything in the proper folders as long as you have the settings right. __________________ Do not feed the trolls.

06-08-2008, 07:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
aldernon Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 26 OS: vista ultimate	Re: uploading files to the host while we're on this topic! i usually make all my pages in notepad. i use my ftp client to upload them to my server. I find it difficult tho whenever i have to edit anything, because i constantly have to save the file and re-upload thru the client. Its alot of clicking... Does dreamweaver allow you to connect to the server and edit files directly?

06-11-2008, 08:25 PM	#11 (permalink)
top5hosting.com Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 9 OS: Win XP	Re: uploading files to the host If you have the latest version of Dreamweaver most hosts won't have a problem with sites you develop. You create the site on your hard drive: when you upload it, Dreamweaver will take care of the directory structure on the host server. Or you can download a free FTP program like CoreFTP at www.coreftp.com, which works quite well. While you are just hosting some personal files, using a free account is obviously fine. Once you want something more professional you should definitely look at more professional hosting. There are hosts where you get a package deal for a domain name and hosting at a very affordable price per year.