Delivery

Delivery: Step 6

In the final step, the htlm files are uploaded to the server of your choice. You need to find a web hosting company and pay for space on their computers. I use a web hosting company called Dreamhost.com. There are many competing companies, and they all provide different web hosting packages depending on your web site needs and vary in cost.

You need to also purchase a URL, (uniform resource locator) or domain name. This is your web address and looks like something like www.myaddress.com.

When you buy a URL, you have to request that it be pointed to your web server. URL's with the extensions .com .net .org can be purchased for $35 per year, with the first two years paid when you buy it. Total initial investment of $70, will last for two years, and must be renewed to hold onto the name. The domain can be registered at Network Solutions. They are the InterNIC, which means they control the names registration, and the rules governing them. If the URL you want is taken, often the people who own them are willing to sell them, if you inquire about it.

In order to upload your new web site, you need to have an address of the web hosting company or FTP host, host directory, login, and a password.

This information is put into Dreamweaver or any other FTP software. It allow you to connect and then upload your new web site on their server. I can do the uploading of your new web site, but need access to this information. You must arrange for the URL and web hosting service before I can upload your web site, and I can guide you each step of the way, on how to do this.

The archiving all of the web site components, html, programming code, visual media and any other site development materials on CD or zip disk, completes this process.

Your web site would then be "live" or published. As a new web site owner, you have the responsibility for maintaining it, updating it and advertising it. My job to design, create and deliver your web site would be finished. It is customary for me to link Spring Hill Studio to your site, as long as, the way I designed it stays intact and you agree to the link.

Outline of *sequential steps for designing a web site

1. Site Definition -defining and planning your web site

2. Organize Information -identifying content and structuring information

3. Visual Design -graphic design, images, illustrations, photographs

4. Site Construction -software choices, html and test files

5. Site Marketing - determined by the Client

6. Delivery - uploading html files to your server

*steps may be repeated and revisited as the web site develops

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