| I used to get frustrated with free web templates, | | | | name pointing to your hosting account, the |
| trying to install them into Frontpage or Homestead, | | | | username, and the password. Then click "Go." |
| using the zip file they come in. I could never seem to | | | | 4. Your server will appear on the right side of the |
| get the pictures aligned or anything to stay straight. | | | | program. This is where all the files for your webpage |
| It ended up looking nothing like the Website! After | | | | will go or "sit." The left side of the program will be |
| much struggle, I finally learned how to upload these | | | | the files that are currently on your computer. On the |
| web templates and make them look exactly like I | | | | server side, open the folder that holds all of the files |
| want them to every time. These are for basic web | | | | for your website. |
| templates only. I am no expert, but uploading | | | | 5. Next, take the zip file containing the web template |
| templates is not difficult at all. | | | | that you downloaded from the web and upload to |
| 1. You need to download an FTP, or file transfer | | | | the server side of SmartFTP. Unzip the file and you're |
| protocol program. I use smartFTP because its simple | | | | done! |
| to use, and free to download. | | | | 6. The index file will automatically appear as the |
| 2. Before you upload your template, you need to | | | | homepage, so this is the file you should see when |
| make sure that your domain name is pointing at the | | | | you visit " Now just edit your text, links, and pictures. |
| name servers of your hosting account. If they are | | | | For more advanced modifications, you have to learn |
| not, go and do that before continuing any further by | | | | some html basics. I remember, however, just seeing |
| going to your domain name registrar | | | | your webpage online for the first time is cause for |
| (ex.GoDaddy,namecheap). | | | | celebration. |
| 3. When you log into SmartFTP, enter the domain | | | | |