In Feburary 2016 21,
Obtain from your web hosting company the necessary information to use FTP (File Transfer Protocol) to upload your files as well as the correct connection string(s) to access a database that is part of your website.
Upload your website files to your web host using FTP. Include the web pages, any image files or other web content files related to the new site.
Replicate any database schema and tables that are part of your website to the web host's database server. Do this either by developing the database on the web hosting company's database server if allowed or with the Database Publishing Wizard that is part of Visual Web Developer (installed with ASP.NET).
Update the web.config file that was uploaded as part of Step 1 so that the database connection string will point to the web host's database server rather than the location on your own PC. This may involve several connection strings if the website includes complications such as additional systems, membership pages, and roles (Admin, Full User or Limited Use, for example).
Test all connections and features of the hosted website for functionality. Correct any bugs or non-working parts on the local computer and then upload the corrected web pages.
In Feburary 2016 21,
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Sunday, 21 February 2016
Thursday, 18 February 2016
How to Make a Clan WebsiteIn Feburary 2016 18,
In Feburary 2016 18,
Sign up for Web hosting with the host of your choice. Examples of popular paid hosts include Hostgator, HostMonster, and GoDaddy. There are also free Web hosts such as Webs or Wordpress.
Install a free content management system such as Wordpress or Joomla. Content management systems act as platforms for your website---you can manage your website's content and appearance with ease using these systems. These systems eliminate the hassle of manually editing and configuring each of your web pages, which is why millions of websites use them. Your Web host has a tool that automatically installs these systems for you. If you are having trouble finding it, contact customer support. (Keep in mind that Wordpress Web hosting comes pre-installed with the Wordpress content management system.) Installation is very straightforward and should take no more than a minute or two---just follow the instructions.
Navigate to your content management system admin panel login page. The link for this page is provided for you after installation. Log in with the credentials you provided at installation.
Add content to your website using your CMS. You have the option of creating new Web pages, publishing posts, and more. Wordpress has a text/HTML (HyperText Markup Language) editor built into it. You may wish to publish an application for aspiring members to fill out, general clan information, and upcoming events. Ultimately, you are the webmaster---it is up to you to decide what to publish on your site.
Personalize your website. Wordpress and Joomla both have highly customizable widgets that you can drag and drop into various parts of the Web page. They also have visual themes that instantly change the appearance of your entire website. In addition, they have plug-ins that allow you to add additional functions to your website----for example, the 'Akismet' plug-in filters out spam comments from appearing on your website.
In Feburary 2016 18,
Sign up for Web hosting with the host of your choice. Examples of popular paid hosts include Hostgator, HostMonster, and GoDaddy. There are also free Web hosts such as Webs or Wordpress.
Install a free content management system such as Wordpress or Joomla. Content management systems act as platforms for your website---you can manage your website's content and appearance with ease using these systems. These systems eliminate the hassle of manually editing and configuring each of your web pages, which is why millions of websites use them. Your Web host has a tool that automatically installs these systems for you. If you are having trouble finding it, contact customer support. (Keep in mind that Wordpress Web hosting comes pre-installed with the Wordpress content management system.) Installation is very straightforward and should take no more than a minute or two---just follow the instructions.
Navigate to your content management system admin panel login page. The link for this page is provided for you after installation. Log in with the credentials you provided at installation.
Add content to your website using your CMS. You have the option of creating new Web pages, publishing posts, and more. Wordpress has a text/HTML (HyperText Markup Language) editor built into it. You may wish to publish an application for aspiring members to fill out, general clan information, and upcoming events. Ultimately, you are the webmaster---it is up to you to decide what to publish on your site.
Personalize your website. Wordpress and Joomla both have highly customizable widgets that you can drag and drop into various parts of the Web page. They also have visual themes that instantly change the appearance of your entire website. In addition, they have plug-ins that allow you to add additional functions to your website----for example, the 'Akismet' plug-in filters out spam comments from appearing on your website.
In Feburary 2016 18,
Can I Host My Own Website on My Computer?In Feburary 2016 18,
In Feburary 2016 18,
When hosting a website, upload speed is critical. Incoming traffic on a web server consists mostly of page requests, which are small packets of information easily handled by a broadband connection. The web server responds to a request by sending (uploading) the information on the server to the remote computer. Most Internet service providers (ISPs) base their connection speeds on the available download bandwidth. Upload speeds are generally half of the rated download. You will need at least a DSL connection to host a website that loads on a remote computer in a reasonable amount of time.
Hardware
A web server doesn't necessarily have to be a powerhouse computer. It simply handles file requests and sends requested pages and information. Don't use your personal computer though. When you host an Internet site, you are inviting everyone in the world to access your host computer. Any personal information located on the server will be considered fair game by hackers.In addition to a server computer, you will need a router to direct Internet traffic through your local network onto the web. The router should be capable of port forwarding (all http requests go through port 80) and should have physical Ethernet ports to connect to the server. Wi-Fi connections aren't as fast or reliable as hard-wired connections.
Software
Special web server software is necessary to set a computer up as a web host. Microsoft Internet Information Server can be downloaded free from the Microsoft website. It allows users to host websites on Windows-based PCs. Linux, Apache, MySQL and myPHP (LAMP) is another free option for web hosting software. In a LAMP installation, Linux is the base operating system, Apache functions as the web server, MySQL is the database engine and myPHP processes host PHP script requests. LAMP is available free for Ubuntu, Debian and SUSE installations as well as commercial Linux releases like Red Hat.
Address
You will need to register a domain name, like myhomedomain.com, so visitors can locate your server. There is a small fee associated with this. Domain registrars offer a variety of services for a variety of prices. Once the domain name is registered, you will have to submit it to a DNS server. Unlike domain registration, this step is available as a free service from some organizations. The last portion of your address to consider is whether you have a static or dynamic IP address. A static IP address never changes. This makes it easier for the DNS servers to keep track of your website and is required by some e-commerce applications. Dynamic IP addresses change periodically. Most ISPs have an additional charge for static IP addresses.
In Feburary 2016 18,
When hosting a website, upload speed is critical. Incoming traffic on a web server consists mostly of page requests, which are small packets of information easily handled by a broadband connection. The web server responds to a request by sending (uploading) the information on the server to the remote computer. Most Internet service providers (ISPs) base their connection speeds on the available download bandwidth. Upload speeds are generally half of the rated download. You will need at least a DSL connection to host a website that loads on a remote computer in a reasonable amount of time.
Hardware
A web server doesn't necessarily have to be a powerhouse computer. It simply handles file requests and sends requested pages and information. Don't use your personal computer though. When you host an Internet site, you are inviting everyone in the world to access your host computer. Any personal information located on the server will be considered fair game by hackers.In addition to a server computer, you will need a router to direct Internet traffic through your local network onto the web. The router should be capable of port forwarding (all http requests go through port 80) and should have physical Ethernet ports to connect to the server. Wi-Fi connections aren't as fast or reliable as hard-wired connections.
Software
Special web server software is necessary to set a computer up as a web host. Microsoft Internet Information Server can be downloaded free from the Microsoft website. It allows users to host websites on Windows-based PCs. Linux, Apache, MySQL and myPHP (LAMP) is another free option for web hosting software. In a LAMP installation, Linux is the base operating system, Apache functions as the web server, MySQL is the database engine and myPHP processes host PHP script requests. LAMP is available free for Ubuntu, Debian and SUSE installations as well as commercial Linux releases like Red Hat.
Address
You will need to register a domain name, like myhomedomain.com, so visitors can locate your server. There is a small fee associated with this. Domain registrars offer a variety of services for a variety of prices. Once the domain name is registered, you will have to submit it to a DNS server. Unlike domain registration, this step is available as a free service from some organizations. The last portion of your address to consider is whether you have a static or dynamic IP address. A static IP address never changes. This makes it easier for the DNS servers to keep track of your website and is required by some e-commerce applications. Dynamic IP addresses change periodically. Most ISPs have an additional charge for static IP addresses.
In Feburary 2016 18,
Sunday, 14 February 2016
InterWorx Control Panel Vs. CPanelIn Feburary 2016 14,
In Feburary 2016 14,
Each service actually has two control panels. If you are running a hosting service, you get access to the server administration panel when you purchase InterWorx or cPanel. The InterWorx server control panel is NodeWorx. The cPanel control panel for the Web host is WebHost Manager. Website owners do not buy cPanel or InterWorx. Rather, they choose a Web host that provides one of these control panels. These website owners then get access to either the cPanel website control panel or InterWorx's SiteWorx.
Common Features
For Web hosts, common features found in both programs include the ability to create customized hosting packages for website owners, creation and management of new users, domain management, DNS management and the ability to offer reseller hosting.Website owners will find many of the same features in their control panels. Examples include email accounts, website statistics, subdomains, a file editor for editing in plain text and HTML, a file manager, FTP accounts for uploading files to websites, password protection for your website pages and backup options in case you lose data. Both control panels also provide for add-on domains, which are domains hosted under the same hosting package to save money. Both control panels also support cron jobs, PHP, MySQL and SSL.
Added Features
Each control panel offers a few things not provided by its competitor. For example, cPanel has FrontPage extensions, which allow you to directly upload files from FrontPage to your website. The cPanel product also provides several video tutorials for website owners. Services providing hosting for gaming sites can also choose the cPanel Game Server. Web hosts using Windows servers instead of Linux can choose cPanel's Enkompass control panel. InterWorx integrates the APF iptables firewall system for Web hosts. Web hosts can also use InterWorx to import entire domains previously hosted in cPanel, InterWorx or other control panels.Installation programs simplify the process of building a website, blog or similar features. To help website owners, cPanel uses the Fantastico Deluxe installation program, while InterWorx uses SimpleScripts. You can compare the list of available programs from these installation services to see which one you prefer.
Languages
Website owners in some countries may prefer a control panel due to language availability. At the time of publication, both services offer versions in English, Spanish, Portuguese, German and French. However, cPanel offers Iberian Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese, as well. Other languages that only cPanel offers include Arabic, Hindi, Dutch, Polish, Romanian, Russian and Chinese. However, only InterWorx offers Slovak, Hungarian, Italian, Turkish, Swedish and Czech.
Price
As of the time of publication, the InterWorx monthly license is about $25, and the yearly license is about $250. Support is included, but you must pay $50 for installation. Conversely, the cPanel yearly license is about $400, which includes installation and support. For an additional $200 per installation per year, you can get VPS Optimized2, which enhances performance while reducing memory usage. There is no cPanel monthly license. You can also get InterWorx for life for about $300. However, support ceases on that license after the first six months. An additional six months of support is available for $50. Both companies have authorized resellers or distributors. In that case, the price varies.
In Feburary 2016 14,
Each service actually has two control panels. If you are running a hosting service, you get access to the server administration panel when you purchase InterWorx or cPanel. The InterWorx server control panel is NodeWorx. The cPanel control panel for the Web host is WebHost Manager. Website owners do not buy cPanel or InterWorx. Rather, they choose a Web host that provides one of these control panels. These website owners then get access to either the cPanel website control panel or InterWorx's SiteWorx.
Common Features
For Web hosts, common features found in both programs include the ability to create customized hosting packages for website owners, creation and management of new users, domain management, DNS management and the ability to offer reseller hosting.Website owners will find many of the same features in their control panels. Examples include email accounts, website statistics, subdomains, a file editor for editing in plain text and HTML, a file manager, FTP accounts for uploading files to websites, password protection for your website pages and backup options in case you lose data. Both control panels also provide for add-on domains, which are domains hosted under the same hosting package to save money. Both control panels also support cron jobs, PHP, MySQL and SSL.
Added Features
Each control panel offers a few things not provided by its competitor. For example, cPanel has FrontPage extensions, which allow you to directly upload files from FrontPage to your website. The cPanel product also provides several video tutorials for website owners. Services providing hosting for gaming sites can also choose the cPanel Game Server. Web hosts using Windows servers instead of Linux can choose cPanel's Enkompass control panel. InterWorx integrates the APF iptables firewall system for Web hosts. Web hosts can also use InterWorx to import entire domains previously hosted in cPanel, InterWorx or other control panels.Installation programs simplify the process of building a website, blog or similar features. To help website owners, cPanel uses the Fantastico Deluxe installation program, while InterWorx uses SimpleScripts. You can compare the list of available programs from these installation services to see which one you prefer.
Languages
Website owners in some countries may prefer a control panel due to language availability. At the time of publication, both services offer versions in English, Spanish, Portuguese, German and French. However, cPanel offers Iberian Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese, as well. Other languages that only cPanel offers include Arabic, Hindi, Dutch, Polish, Romanian, Russian and Chinese. However, only InterWorx offers Slovak, Hungarian, Italian, Turkish, Swedish and Czech.
Price
As of the time of publication, the InterWorx monthly license is about $25, and the yearly license is about $250. Support is included, but you must pay $50 for installation. Conversely, the cPanel yearly license is about $400, which includes installation and support. For an additional $200 per installation per year, you can get VPS Optimized2, which enhances performance while reducing memory usage. There is no cPanel monthly license. You can also get InterWorx for life for about $300. However, support ceases on that license after the first six months. An additional six months of support is available for $50. Both companies have authorized resellers or distributors. In that case, the price varies.
In Feburary 2016 14,
Tuesday, 9 February 2016
Why Use a Relational Database for Your Website?In Feburary 2016 09,
In Feburary 2016 09,
One of the primary reasons for using a relational database is that it makes updating and maintaining website content easier. Often within a website, the same piece of information will be included in more than one location, so if that information needs to be amended or updated, the same editing process must be carried out multiple times. With a relational database, a data item can be listed once and then read from the same location whenever it is required within the site. This means that information only needs to be updated in this one place and the changes will filter throughout the site.
Consistency
Relational databases can increase consistency in the way website content is both structured and presented. When data is kept in a database, items within the same category will be listed within the same table and a server-side scripting language such as PHP or ASP will pull the data for presenting within the site pages. The data will normally be structured in HTML and styled in CSS (Cascading Style Sheets), using the same structures for everything within a category of data, making the site structure and appearance uniform and therefore more user friendly.
Reliability
Database systems offer a reliable way to store website content and are less likely to become corrupted than static HTML files. Most Web database systems such as MySQL can be easily backed up to protect against data loss. Many Web database systems can also provide secure functions, preventing data updates from being carried out by anyone who is not authorized. For corporate needs, there are powerful database systems such as Oracle that can provide extensive levels of security.
Dynamic Functions
Within Web development, sites are described as being either static or dynamic. Sites built using server-side scripting on top of a relational database are dynamic, which is in contrast with static sites where the content is included within HTML files that are simply viewed on request by visitors. Database-driven sites are dynamic because the pages are only built when a visitor requests them, with the HTML content being written by the server-side program according to whatever is in the database. This means that relational databases make a site more fluid and changeable, potentially offering a unique user experience with each visit.
Separating Content From Style
Websites are generally more usable to people when content and style are kept separate within the code. The content of a site is the data, text and other media displayed within it, and the style is the formatting rules (for example in CSS), determining how this content should be displayed. Keeping content and style separate allows websites to adapt to different environments and lets users tailor the presentation to suit them. Database-driven websites separate content from style automatically due to their inherent design.
In Feburary 2016 09,
One of the primary reasons for using a relational database is that it makes updating and maintaining website content easier. Often within a website, the same piece of information will be included in more than one location, so if that information needs to be amended or updated, the same editing process must be carried out multiple times. With a relational database, a data item can be listed once and then read from the same location whenever it is required within the site. This means that information only needs to be updated in this one place and the changes will filter throughout the site.
Consistency
Relational databases can increase consistency in the way website content is both structured and presented. When data is kept in a database, items within the same category will be listed within the same table and a server-side scripting language such as PHP or ASP will pull the data for presenting within the site pages. The data will normally be structured in HTML and styled in CSS (Cascading Style Sheets), using the same structures for everything within a category of data, making the site structure and appearance uniform and therefore more user friendly.
Reliability
Database systems offer a reliable way to store website content and are less likely to become corrupted than static HTML files. Most Web database systems such as MySQL can be easily backed up to protect against data loss. Many Web database systems can also provide secure functions, preventing data updates from being carried out by anyone who is not authorized. For corporate needs, there are powerful database systems such as Oracle that can provide extensive levels of security.
Dynamic Functions
Within Web development, sites are described as being either static or dynamic. Sites built using server-side scripting on top of a relational database are dynamic, which is in contrast with static sites where the content is included within HTML files that are simply viewed on request by visitors. Database-driven sites are dynamic because the pages are only built when a visitor requests them, with the HTML content being written by the server-side program according to whatever is in the database. This means that relational databases make a site more fluid and changeable, potentially offering a unique user experience with each visit.
Separating Content From Style
Websites are generally more usable to people when content and style are kept separate within the code. The content of a site is the data, text and other media displayed within it, and the style is the formatting rules (for example in CSS), determining how this content should be displayed. Keeping content and style separate allows websites to adapt to different environments and lets users tailor the presentation to suit them. Database-driven websites separate content from style automatically due to their inherent design.
In Feburary 2016 09,
Monday, 8 February 2016
How to Host an Email NewsletterIn Feburary 2016 08,
In Feburary 2016 08,
Create a unique HTML page for each article you wish to include in your newsletter. HTML, which stands for 'Hypertext Markup Language,' allows you to construct webpages and emails using a library of HTML commands. Use an HTML editor, such as FirstPage or Adobe Dreamweaver, for help creating HTML files. Code your HTML from scratch using a simple text editor like NotePad or WordPad, if possible. To 'code' an HTML page means to use Hypertext Markup Language to arrange the text and graphics in the manner in which you want them to appear on your page. Type or paste the text of your newsletter article, including the paragraph tags, font styles and other HTML code, into the HTML file you created using your HTML or text editor. Put a story title and the author's name for each item in the newsletter on a separate HTML page of the newsletter.
Upload the HTML web pages you created for your newsletter articles to your web server---this 'hosts' the files on your website. If you have a simple and easily accessible content management system, use it copy and paste the HTML you created. For example, third-party systems like Liferay and SiteRefresh allow users to log into a web application, create or update webpages and instantly push the updated content to their websites. Otherwise, upload your HTML files directly to your web server using File Transfer Protocol (FTP) access or whatever other means you use to add files to your website. Make note of the URL, including the 'http,' where you stored your files.
Create an HTML page for your email newsletter itself. Include a table of contents, brief descriptions of each article and links to read more. Associate the links in your email newsletter with the URLs for the articles you hosted on your web server. To create a link, type this HTML code into your email and update it to include your URL and link name:your link nameComply with the requirements of the CAN-SPAM (Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing) Act by including your mailing address and an opt-out link in your email newsletter. The Federal Trade Commission created the CAN-SPAM Act in 2003 to combat consumer spam, so all email senders must comply with its requirements as a matter of federal law.
Combine your HTML email newsletter with a plain-text version of the same message and send it in MIME format to your subscribers. MIME stands for Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions (MIME). Email marketers should send messages in MIME format because not all subscribers can receive HTML emails, and some spam blockers award higher spam scores to HTML messages that do not include a plain-text version.Use a third-party service to bundle and send the HTML and text versions of your newsletter to subscribers, or consult your web developer for assistance creating a script on your web server to send MIME messages. A script is a program that performs an intended action; in this case, the script would send your HTML and text messages to your list of subscribers. Test your message before you send it to your subscribers to ensure that the links to your hosted articles function properly.
In Feburary 2016 08,
Create a unique HTML page for each article you wish to include in your newsletter. HTML, which stands for 'Hypertext Markup Language,' allows you to construct webpages and emails using a library of HTML commands. Use an HTML editor, such as FirstPage or Adobe Dreamweaver, for help creating HTML files. Code your HTML from scratch using a simple text editor like NotePad or WordPad, if possible. To 'code' an HTML page means to use Hypertext Markup Language to arrange the text and graphics in the manner in which you want them to appear on your page. Type or paste the text of your newsletter article, including the paragraph tags, font styles and other HTML code, into the HTML file you created using your HTML or text editor. Put a story title and the author's name for each item in the newsletter on a separate HTML page of the newsletter.
Upload the HTML web pages you created for your newsletter articles to your web server---this 'hosts' the files on your website. If you have a simple and easily accessible content management system, use it copy and paste the HTML you created. For example, third-party systems like Liferay and SiteRefresh allow users to log into a web application, create or update webpages and instantly push the updated content to their websites. Otherwise, upload your HTML files directly to your web server using File Transfer Protocol (FTP) access or whatever other means you use to add files to your website. Make note of the URL, including the 'http,' where you stored your files.
Create an HTML page for your email newsletter itself. Include a table of contents, brief descriptions of each article and links to read more. Associate the links in your email newsletter with the URLs for the articles you hosted on your web server. To create a link, type this HTML code into your email and update it to include your URL and link name:your link nameComply with the requirements of the CAN-SPAM (Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing) Act by including your mailing address and an opt-out link in your email newsletter. The Federal Trade Commission created the CAN-SPAM Act in 2003 to combat consumer spam, so all email senders must comply with its requirements as a matter of federal law.
Combine your HTML email newsletter with a plain-text version of the same message and send it in MIME format to your subscribers. MIME stands for Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions (MIME). Email marketers should send messages in MIME format because not all subscribers can receive HTML emails, and some spam blockers award higher spam scores to HTML messages that do not include a plain-text version.Use a third-party service to bundle and send the HTML and text versions of your newsletter to subscribers, or consult your web developer for assistance creating a script on your web server to send MIME messages. A script is a program that performs an intended action; in this case, the script would send your HTML and text messages to your list of subscribers. Test your message before you send it to your subscribers to ensure that the links to your hosted articles function properly.
In Feburary 2016 08,
Wednesday, 3 February 2016
How to Build a Website for a School ProjectIn Feburary 2016 03,
In Feburary 2016 03,
Open a text editor. Click 'Start.' Then navigate to 'All Programs' and 'Accessories.' Select 'Notepad.'
Type:
My School Project
This is the first paragraph.
This is the second paragraph.
'
' are the opening tags while '
' are the closing tags. Most tags need to be opened, then closed. For example, all Web pages start with
and close with
. For example 'My School Project' means than you open the '', or heading 1, tag, then write the text of the heading, then close the heading tag.
Save the file as 'index.html.' Remember, however, to specify the 'Save as type' as 'All Files' rather than 'Text Documents' when saving the file.
Register your website for free at any of the free hosting websites that exist on the Web. You can find two such websites in the Resources section of this article. The registration process is easy. After you register, you'll get a username and password to be able to upload your 'index.html' file. When registering, write down the domain name of your website (for example, http://somehost.yourname.com).
Log onto the password-protected area of the hosting website with which you registered. Click 'Upload' and select the 'index.html' file you saved in Step 3.
Go to the domain name that you received when registering your free website (e.g., http://somehost.yourname.com). You should see this: My School Project (large letters)
This is the first paragraph.
This is the second paragraph.
In Feburary 2016 03,
Open a text editor. Click 'Start.' Then navigate to 'All Programs' and 'Accessories.' Select 'Notepad.'
Type:
My School Project
This is the first paragraph.
This is the second paragraph.
'
' are the opening tags while '
' are the closing tags. Most tags need to be opened, then closed. For example, all Web pages start with
and close with
. For example 'My School Project' means than you open the '', or heading 1, tag, then write the text of the heading, then close the heading tag.
Save the file as 'index.html.' Remember, however, to specify the 'Save as type' as 'All Files' rather than 'Text Documents' when saving the file.
Register your website for free at any of the free hosting websites that exist on the Web. You can find two such websites in the Resources section of this article. The registration process is easy. After you register, you'll get a username and password to be able to upload your 'index.html' file. When registering, write down the domain name of your website (for example, http://somehost.yourname.com).
Log onto the password-protected area of the hosting website with which you registered. Click 'Upload' and select the 'index.html' file you saved in Step 3.
Go to the domain name that you received when registering your free website (e.g., http://somehost.yourname.com). You should see this: My School Project (large letters)
This is the first paragraph.
This is the second paragraph.
In Feburary 2016 03,
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