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My first question is this. I am working on a site that has my site title logo at top and a main menu along the left side of the page. To the right is a table where I'm inputting all of my content. My quesion is, should I keep that main menu on each of my pages, OR should I get rid of it on the other pages and just have a link back to the root page? (I know this sounds like a design question, but what implications does this have with SE's like Google. Would they not like it if every page on my site had the main menu to the left?)
As well, my second question is this: I am using an HTML editor to create my website pages. I keep reading everywhere that I need to FTP my files to my host? I have not chosen a host yet as I want to construct my site first. Why on earth can't I copy and paste my files to the file directory of the host I'm using? (Again, I am totally new to this, so please forgive me for ignorant questions!)
Thank-you all for your time in answering my questions! By the way, I love Brett's 12 step plan! :)
Dave.
should I keep that main menu on each of my pagesIt is generally good to have some sort of consistent navigation throughout your site. A simple link back to your homepage might not be sufficient depending on your content.
I keep reading everywhere that I need to FTP my files to my host? I have not chosen a host yet as I want to construct my site first. Why on earth can't I copy and paste my files to the file directory of the host I'm using?FTP is used to do just that...File Transfer. Many people get a separate software package to handle this, but if you're using Windows there is generally a command line FTP program built in. You can also perform rudimentary FTP through Internet Explorer.
Dave
From what I understand with the free hosts, they actually have a blank page (html file) set up there that, as you say, you copy and paste your content into, so the file is already there for you.
When you move into "real" hosting you'll find that you are actually copying and pasting the entire files from your machine to the webhost, rather than just the content.
It's just like copying a word file from one folder to another on your own computer, except it's between machines across the net. That's FTP in a nutshell.
You'll probably find though that you don't need to get carried away with getting an FTP programme immediately, as most webhosts have a webpage interface that will allow you to manage your files. An FTP programme will probably be faster and easier when your site has grown a bit, but meantime you get to ease into it gently. :)
Beware of ad supported programs, as they can slow your system down, as well as be slow themselves.
Using FTP software is no big whoop. It's as simple as drinking a beer.
:) Y
Feel free to browse around all the forums though, you'll pick up a whole lot of useful information around here. :)
I am not sure how this works when copying to Unix/Linux servers as these require different uploading techniques for text and graphic files (due to the way they store the newline character on unix/linux being different from windows). WS_FTP and other FTP programs correct this problem automatically in most cases.
I have been using that one since day one and it worked great from day one. It is VERY easy to figure out:
After you connect to your server, you will see two lists of files. On the left will be your local files. On the right will be your remote files. You simply select one or more local files and click the arrow that points towards the remote file list. Your files will upload.
Alternatively, you can transfer the files from the server back to your machine if you wish.
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Birdman
I guess I'll need to get it hosted by a real server before I can start my reciprocal link campaign? Would that be the best thing to do is wait until my site is more or less complete? Thanks!
