eXceem - Website Domains etc.

2345876 · 30-08-08, 03:20 PM

Right guys, I'm a total n00b when it comes to website domain names in the context I am about to explain.

To make my websites I use Macromedia Dreamweaver 8 (or attempt to use) - I'm not sure if this will have any relevence in the following question.

I am looking to buy a .co.uk domain name. After I have bought the domain name, how exactly do I get the site content onto that domain?

Any help for the n00b would be HUGELY grateful!

Dan the N00blette

the_saint · 30-08-08, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 2345876

Right guys, I'm a total n00b when it comes to website domain names in the context I am about to explain.

To make my websites I use Macromedia Dreamweaver 8 (or attempt to use) - I'm not sure if this will have any relevence in the following question.

I am looking to buy a .co.uk domain name. After I have bought the domain name, how exactly do I get the site content onto that domain?

Any help for the n00b would be HUGELY grateful!

Dan the N00blette

The easiest way is to upload your file to a free hosting site like Freewebs and forward your domain name to your Freewebs URL.

Larkino · 30-08-08, 03:26 PM

I made my site on dreamweaver, then I bought a domain, then changed the nameservers to freewebs' so that it was hosted for free.
then I just used the filemanager to upload the images and HTML files

2345876 · 30-08-08, 03:32 PM

Ah I get it now, so all I need to do is keep my current files on Freewebs and then forward them to my .co.uk site?

Larkino · 30-08-08, 03:33 PM

no change the nameservers to the freewebs. then upload the dreamweaver files onto freewebs, so that the website is hosted

and tbh, im not really an expert on this, im just saying what I did

2345876 · 30-08-08, 03:37 PM

Ok, I'm starting to understand a bit more, how do I change the nameservers and what on (Freewebs)?

Ilikefree · 30-08-08, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 2345876

Ok, I'm starting to understand a bit more, how do I change the nameservers and what on (Freewebs)?

You would change the nameservers from the company you bought the domain from.
No idea what the freewebs nameservers are, sorry.

2345876 · 30-08-08, 04:13 PM

Should I go with 1&1 - sure someone was saying good stuff about them lol

Schism · 30-08-08, 04:34 PM

I'd defo think about buying your own hosting, getting a DNS server (Free DNS service - Easy, web-based domain manager - ZoneEdit.com is free if it doesn't come with your domain anyway) and doing it like that

2345876 · 30-08-08, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Schism

I'd defo think about buying your own hosting, getting a DNS server (Free DNS service - Easy, web-based domain manager - ZoneEdit.com is free if it doesn't come with your domain anyway) and doing it like that

Now Jizm, you are talking to a racing driver, DNS in my world is "Did Not Start" haha. Erm so, what is a DNS server and how does it help etc. etc. etc. Would it be easier you adding me on MSN? haha goo_crazy@hotmail.co.uk

gimme4free · 30-08-08, 05:36 PM

I prefer to use www.000webhost.com as my free domain and hosting provider as they have no advertisements, 350MB disk space and 100GB bandwidth and you don't have a massively spelt out example.FREEWEBS.com. It makes the website look a bit more professional.

Ilikefree · 30-08-08, 06:12 PM

I use YourHostingArea - Cheap hosting, dedicated to you for my hosting, but then again I own it! lol

Discount can be given for eXceem members but there has been a small problem meaning I cannot make accounts at the moment, so if anyone does want to have an account please pm me and I will keep you updated.

Beanie · 30-08-08, 06:34 PM

i have no idea who does my hosting i got a friend to do it.
all i know is i have CPanel, unlimited email addresses, 1GB bandwidth, unlimited sub-domains.
i also use dreamweaver and upload via FTP. i downloaded a tool called smartFTP.
i had to change the DNS on my domain, then use smartFTP to get into my public_html folder to upload my html and css files
complicated first time round, now i know what im doing

Ilikefree · 30-08-08, 06:57 PM

FYI, Beanie, your hosting is by hostingpuppy.com.

Beanie · 30-08-08, 07:30 PM

ah cheers, i had no idea where to find that lol

Larkino · 30-08-08, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by gimme4free

I prefer to use 000webhost as my free domain and hosting provider as they have no advertisements, 350MB disk space and 100GB bandwidth and you don't have a massively spelt out example.FREEWEBS.com. It makes the website look a bit more professional.

thats a referral link
remove it

Ilikefree · 30-08-08, 07:45 PM

Good find Larkino. It's a shame he cannot remove it now.

2345876 · 30-08-08, 10:19 PM

But good old Claire can :P

Larkino · 30-08-08, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 2345876

But good old Claire can :P

CLAIRE FTW!
lol it had to be said, she doesn't get enough credit

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2345876 iPod 20gb Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cumbria Posts: 425 Thanks: 68 Thanked 90 Times in 37 Posts	Website Domains etc. Right guys, I'm a total n00b when it comes to website domain names in the context I am about to explain. To make my websites I use Macromedia Dreamweaver 8 (or attempt to use) - I'm not sure if this will have any relevence in the following question. I am looking to buy a .co.uk domain name. After I have bought the domain name, how exactly do I get the site content onto that domain? Any help for the n00b would be HUGELY grateful! Dan the N00blette __________________ Sexy Unix Commands: date; unzip; touch; strip; finger; mount; gasp; yes; uptime Sign Up To The 360 Giveaway Conga For 2 Easy Greens! Not Signed Up To eXceem? What Are You Waiting For? Sign Up Here
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2345876 iPod 20gb Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cumbria Posts: 425 Thanks: 68 Thanked 90 Times in 37 Posts	Re: Website Domains etc. Ah I get it now, so all I need to do is keep my current files on Freewebs and then forward them to my .co.uk site? __________________ Sexy Unix Commands: date; unzip; touch; strip; finger; mount; gasp; yes; uptime Sign Up To The 360 Giveaway Conga For 2 Easy Greens! Not Signed Up To eXceem? What Are You Waiting For? Sign Up Here
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Larkino The Bird's the Word Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South London Posts: 3,510 Thanks: 293 Thanked 659 Times in 567 Posts	Re: Website Domains etc. no change the nameservers to the freewebs. then upload the dreamweaver files onto freewebs, so that the website is hosted and tbh, im not really an expert on this, im just saying what I did __________________ Spoiler Free Xbox 360 \| Free Xbox 360 Elite
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2345876 iPod 20gb Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cumbria Posts: 425 Thanks: 68 Thanked 90 Times in 37 Posts	Re: Website Domains etc. Ok, I'm starting to understand a bit more, how do I change the nameservers and what on (Freewebs)? __________________ Sexy Unix Commands: date; unzip; touch; strip; finger; mount; gasp; yes; uptime Sign Up To The 360 Giveaway Conga For 2 Easy Greens! Not Signed Up To eXceem? What Are You Waiting For? Sign Up Here
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Ilikefree Look at me avatar! :) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: England Posts: 2,012 Thanks: 406 Thanked 349 Times in 333 Posts	Re: Website Domains etc. I use YourHostingArea - Cheap hosting, dedicated to you for my hosting, but then again I own it! lol Discount can be given for eXceem members but there has been a small problem meaning I cannot make accounts at the moment, so if anyone does want to have an account please pm me and I will keep you updated. __________________ My Sites: Free Gadgets UPDATED! \| Free iPods Total £ received: £42.50
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Beanie iPod Nano 2GB Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 106 Thanks: 28 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Website Domains etc. i have no idea who does my hosting i got a friend to do it. all i know is i have CPanel, unlimited email addresses, 1GB bandwidth, unlimited sub-domains. i also use dreamweaver and upload via FTP. i downloaded a tool called smartFTP. i had to change the DNS on my domain, then use smartFTP to get into my public_html folder to upload my html and css files complicated first time round, now i know what im doing __________________ www.free-ps3.org
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2345876 iPod 20gb Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cumbria Posts: 425 Thanks: 68 Thanked 90 Times in 37 Posts	Re: Website Domains etc. But good old Claire can :P __________________ Sexy Unix Commands: date; unzip; touch; strip; finger; mount; gasp; yes; uptime Sign Up To The 360 Giveaway Conga For 2 Easy Greens! Not Signed Up To eXceem? What Are You Waiting For? Sign Up Here
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