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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: geefree on December 05, 2008, 10:12:47 pm

Title: What happens next.? websites.
Post by: geefree on December 05, 2008, 10:12:47 pm
Hi,

i have a domain name for my website, also a host... now i need .. is it a server...? LWC has been very helpful regarding helping me set up... but we have come to a standstill .

Thanks.
Title: Re: What happens next.? websites.
Post by: Nathanael Jones on December 05, 2008, 10:14:11 pm
You need to link the domain to the host,... then start building the site!!!
Title: Re: What happens next.? websites.
Post by: geefree on December 05, 2008, 10:15:06 pm
hi we have done that but cant send any info to the site.

cheers.
Title: Re: What happens next.? websites.
Post by: Chris B on December 05, 2008, 10:20:57 pm
Unless your host has provided you with a way to upload your files (make sure your homepage is named "index") you will need an ftp client there are many free ones if you google them, then you will need your login ,pass etc.
Title: Re: What happens next.? websites.
Post by: m.b.s. on December 05, 2008, 10:22:08 pm
hi we have done that but cant send any info to the site.

cheers.
whos your host
Title: Re: What happens next.? websites.
Post by: geefree on December 05, 2008, 10:29:00 pm
dream hosting
Title: Re: What happens next.? websites.
Post by: geefree on December 05, 2008, 10:34:58 pm
This is such a slow boring process , i wish i had not decided to go down this route. :(
Title: Re: What happens next.? websites.
Post by: matt on December 05, 2008, 10:35:32 pm
dream hosting

who did you buy the domain name from, as you need to point your domain to your hosts, DH will have sent you your nameservers details



Title: Re: What happens next.? websites.
Post by: m.b.s. on December 05, 2008, 10:35:56 pm
dream hosting
looking at there website they have a web building tool have you tried this
take a look in the guide section
you need a ftp program such as dream weaver or maybe your internet explorer can upload it for you but you will have to look at the guides if no joy contact them
Title: Re: What happens next.? websites.
Post by: geefree on December 05, 2008, 10:36:56 pm
Hi,

its pointed and all done... i need a server to put my pages on the site now.... i think.
Title: Re: What happens next.? websites.
Post by: matt on December 05, 2008, 10:39:00 pm
Hi,

its pointed and all done... i need a server to put my pages on the site now.... i think.

no you dont, DH are your server ( your hosts )

DH do a nice little web-builder thing aswell ( on the left menu its under web builder )

have you got a site built yet ? ? ? ?





Title: Re: What happens next.? websites.
Post by: matt on December 05, 2008, 10:41:44 pm
when you log into your DH control panel, you will see a :

FILE MANAGER ( 2nd row down and 2nd in )

click on this and you will be able to upload your site ( which will include a Index.html )
Title: Re: What happens next.? websites.
Post by: matt on December 05, 2008, 10:42:41 pm
if you have a site built, you can E.mail them to me and your hosts details and i will upload them if you want

Title: Re: What happens next.? websites.
Post by: m.b.s. on December 05, 2008, 10:45:22 pm
dream host are your server you have an account with them you need to upload your pages to were ever they tell you to put them have they activated your account try typing in your domain name see if any thing comes up usaly you see there advertizement
Title: Re: What happens next.? websites.
Post by: geefree on December 05, 2008, 10:47:23 pm
Cheers Matt... no ... i thought the server would allow me to build my site.... then upload it.... thats why i asked ..what happens next etc.


ftp people and all that.
Title: Re: What happens next.? websites.
Post by: geefree on December 05, 2008, 10:48:11 pm
on my site it says... holding page.
Title: Re: What happens next.? websites.
Post by: matt on December 05, 2008, 10:49:04 pm
Cheers Matt... no ... i thought the server would allow me to build my site.... then upload it.... thats why i asked ..what happens next etc.


ftp people and all that.

yes you can, DH have the web-builder addition, have a go at it and see how it goes ? ? ? ?
Title: Re: What happens next.? websites.
Post by: m.b.s. on December 05, 2008, 10:49:57 pm
Cheers Matt... no ... i thought the server would allow me to build my site.... then upload it.... thats why i asked ..what happens next etc.


ftp people and all that.
use there web designe tool if you havent already built your pages  ;)
Title: Re: What happens next.? websites.
Post by: Nathanael Jones on December 05, 2008, 10:50:28 pm
You need an FTP program. Google "Filezilla",.. it does the job and its free.

If you don't us the dreamhost site builder, you'll also need a bit of design software,.. personally I love dreamweaver. You can download a fee 30 day trial at www.adobe.com
Title: Re: What happens next.? websites.
Post by: matt on December 05, 2008, 10:52:13 pm
Cheers Matt... no ... i thought the server would allow me to build my site.... then upload it.... thats why i asked ..what happens next etc.


ftp people and all that.

yes you can, DH have the web-builder addition, have a go at it and see how it goes ? ? ? ?

on the left hand menu under FAQ is WEB BUILDER

have a go at it, you enter company name and details

have a go and see what you get out of it, then let use have a look, then if your happy with it, i will add the meta tags etc etc for you if you like
Title: Re: What happens next.? websites.
Post by: matt on December 05, 2008, 10:54:11 pm
You need an FTP program. Google "Filezilla",.. it does the job and its free.

If you don't us the dreamhost site builder, you'll also need a bit of design software,.. personally I love dreamweaver. You can download a fee 30 day trial at www.adobe.com

Nat, he doesnt, DH has a file upload on the control panel, he can click on the files on his pc and upload them with 1 click ( ive just checked )

lets not confuse and make it hard with dreamweaver, let him have a go at the site builder and the templates on DH

Title: Re: What happens next.? websites.
Post by: m.b.s. on December 05, 2008, 10:58:41 pm
but i would advise using the web tool they have first as it looks quuite easy from the step by step guide
Title: Re: What happens next.? websites.
Post by: geefree on December 05, 2008, 11:00:53 pm
Thanks , i really appreciate all the help from you guys...


Matt , i am going to have a go at what you are suggesting, simple because its on the same site... i will let you know...lol

Thanks again.
Title: Re: What happens next.? websites.
Post by: matt on December 05, 2008, 11:14:24 pm
Thanks , i really appreciate all the help from you guys...


Matt , i am going to have a go at what you are suggesting, simple because its on the same site... i will let you know...lol

Thanks again.

give it a go, choose a template that you like

while i was reading this thread ive just used a template to knock a site up for some1

Title: Re: What happens next.? websites.
Post by: pjulk on December 05, 2008, 11:15:28 pm
Matt i take it your with dream hosting also
Title: Re: What happens next.? websites.
Post by: matt on December 05, 2008, 11:20:11 pm
Matt i take it your with dream hosting also

i know the lad who runs it

i host with a number of hosts to be honest

ive used DH for a few years, good uptime to be honest with a very good price ( though for some of my bigger sites i dont pay for the hosting, as they have a "hosted at" link

ive used hosts that are cheaper and ALOT more expensive, DH are good



Title: Re: What happens next.? websites.
Post by: geefree on December 06, 2008, 01:18:48 pm
Hi Matt,

on the left of the main dream hosting page, it says web builder as you said.... but when i open it ...it shows examples... but not how to access it... sorry for sounding thick...

but i thought it may be quicker to ask you on here rather than wait for a reply from support etc...

here is the link.. thanks.

www.dream-hosting.co.uk/web-builder.html (http://www.dream-hosting.co.uk/web-builder.html)
Title: Re: What happens next.? websites.
Post by: geefree on December 06, 2008, 02:41:56 pm
its ok, have found it... building now... its asking for title  in the browser for google lol.

im having fun.  :(
Title: Re: What happens next.? websites.
Post by: matt on December 06, 2008, 03:30:15 pm
its ok, have found it... building now... its asking for title  in the browser for google lol.

im having fun.  :(

ref the title in google, just call it your biz name like Gazza's window cleaning

Title: Re: What happens next.? websites.
Post by: geefree on December 06, 2008, 05:04:19 pm
Thanks Matt.

I think i have made a mistake... im calling it cleaning services as opposed to w/c services... so i can add services etc etc... on all my leaflets , and eventually my van...

but the website wont attract people wanting window cleaners now , will it.... just cleaners . lol.
Title: Re: What happens next.? websites.
Post by: geefree on December 07, 2008, 06:42:31 pm
oops ive been posting on the other thread instead of this....on the web builder there are no cleaning templates at all. ???