Getting Down to Basics

The Implementation and Testing Phase

After the HTML documents have been created, the next step is to load them to the server. Generally, this is done by utilizing File Transfer Protocol, or FTP. The first step here is to check with the servers administrators to determine if there are any special requirements for uploading to the server.

Next, obtain an FTP program if one is not already available. Two of the most popular FTP programs available for Windows are WS_FTP and Cute FTP. Two good recommendations for the Mac are Anarchie or Fetch.

Once you are ready to FTP, run the program and create a New connection.

Enter the Service Provider's FTP address (You have to ask them what it is), your login name, and password.
After creating the New connection, select it and connect to the provider's site.
Once the connection has been established, make sure that the current directory is the correct one. (Usually you need to place your files in the public_html directory, or something similar.)
Next, the directory structure which was determined in the design stage needs to be created on the server. All of the above mentioned programs should have an option to create a directory. Use this to create any directories that are necessary.
Finally, upload the new documents and graphics to the appropriate directories.

Remember, don't let this part scare you. It is just like using a file manager on your computer. You are merely creating a couple of directories and moving files into them.

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