once a website is ready, how do i put it online?

Question

I have designed many websites but i am not clear as how to make the site live...?
I know of networksolutions.com and godaddy.com...i also use xampp software as my local server host.... can someone give me a play by play as how to put my site online?

Answer 1

You need a Webserver with static ip, you can rent stuff like that from a Hoster. Hosters will also have specific instructions on how to get your stuff running on their servers. You might also want to consider registering a domain name. There are lots of hosters that give you a few hundert Megabyte to a few Gigabyte for free with cut down features( no custom domain for example).

Answer 2

Goto godaddy.com
Search for a domain name
Purchase domain
Purchase web hosting
Purchase SSL certificate
Add web hosting and ssl certificate to domain profile.
Access cPanel and open file manager.
Add files to public_html folder

Answer 3

Alternatively you may upload files using a FTP program. I would recommend FileZilla. You will need the IP address, username and password from your cPanel to login through the FTP client and then you will be able to upload files.

Answer 4

A few ways to skin this one depending on if it is to be public or not.
If you just want to build and test it such that only you will have access to it (i.e. live but not accessible by the public), you can install IIS services on your windows PC or install apache on your linux pc. Google these topics for a play by play.
Otherwise, you need a few different services, usually obtained from places like godaddy.com. The services include hosting (place to put your web files that you have created), a domain name and dns pointing services (to resolve you domain name in someone's browser and point it to your site) among others. If this is what you are after. Google web hosting services.

Answer 5

Making live no problem...you need to create a web server using a DNS and DHCP. I have done this exact thing yes with FTP and Printer IRC servers same machine host. Whatever server you have u can use as host. The gateway will be access. Type ipconfig/displaydns for gateway ip and info. Which machine u will use depends on ur network type if u are A B or C class. You can use Windows Server or another server OS of your choice. Your FORWARDING address that you name will be used to access the url of site. For example mywebsite.example.local will access a website that is hosted on a LOCAL network. If you are extran then the domain will not be .local. Many tutorials but u will need a dns and DCHP config first.

Answer 6

I'm not sure if this is the best option, but if you want to get it up where others can see it but not be concerned about exposing your local machine, try creating a GitHub repository for your files, and then host the site from there. You can edit the settings to allow people to view your repository in their browser, and then navigate to the specific file, an HTML doc for example, in your address bar. Then you can paste that link into your readme file for the repository and bam, you have a viewable online webpage. I know that GitHub repositories are "secure" in the sense that your connection is encrypted, but I am hesitant to say it will be safe from unwanted attempts to edit the visible files. If somebody can correct me or confirm my suggestion is either good or bad, I would appreciate it.