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Im new to dreamweaver. When I am done creating my site how to I get a URL or a HTML or w/e? Can some1 please help me?
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As is learning Dreamweaver, and building on suggestions from , , and , this is a compact, practical publishing workflow and troubleshooting checklist you can use right away.

Start inside Dreamweaver: create a Local Site that points to a single project folder (Site > New Site). Put your homepage in the site root and name it the default your host expects (usually index.html). In the Sites panel add a Remote Server entry and test the connection — pick SFTP if the server supports it (more secure) and set the correct remote root (examples: /public_html or /www). Use Dreamweaver’s Files panel to upload only the changed files once the connection tests OK.

DNS, SSL and post-publish checks: when you have a domain, either set the host’s nameservers or create an A record that points the domain to your server IP; lower TTL while migrating so changes propagate faster. Turn on HTTPS (host-managed or Let’s Encrypt) and then set a permanent 301 from HTTP to HTTPS so search engines and users land on the secure site.

Common pitfalls and quick fixes:

  • Use relative links (avoid local C:\ paths) so pages work after upload.
  • Watch case sensitivity: filenames on Linux servers are case-sensitive.
  • Set files to 644 and folders to 755 if you see permission errors.
  • Clear browser cache or open an incognito window to verify changes.
  • Check the browser console for missing files or MIME-type errors.

Publishing checklist

  • Local site defined, homepage at root
  • Remote server configured and connection tested
  • Files uploaded, index accessible via the URL
  • HTTPS enabled and redirects in place
  • Cross-browser check and mobile resize test

Optional: for static sites consider a Git-based static host with automatic deploys — great for learning deployments and backups without manual FTP.

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Member Avatar for rus

You have to find a web host to host your new Dreamweaver site. That host can either register your URL or you can go through a site like godaddy.com to register your URL.

Member Avatar for peter_budo

In many cases good internet providers give some webspace. I'm using (UK) which give me 200MB, only problem is name of your site, but that can be simple changed you just buy domain name and transfer to your existing account.

Member Avatar for zippee

You may want sign up for free hosting service to test if your site looks good on "real-world". If it doesn't then you can keep on improving it. Try also on diferrent browser apart of IE, such as AOL, firefox, opera, you name it. Try www.1asphost.com.

Many web hosting providers provide free domain name when signup. Make sure you are the owner of the domain name they register for you and can transfer it away (with small fee in many cases). Also make sure the domain name renewal fee is at accpetable level (less that £8 per year for .com and £5 for .). Always check the spec before comparing the prices. If you plan to use server side scripting in the near future, then get those with php or asp supported.

For domain name, you can registered elsewhere (which normally cheaper to renew) and pointing the DNS to your hosting provider name servers. I used www.uk-plc.net. This will make sure you can move around without tying the domain name with the hosting provider.

Uploading file to server can be done via FTP or through the control panel. Once you signing up for a hosting service, they will provide you all the information.

Finally, if you want to sell products at your site and accept online transactions (add ecommerce capability to the site), check my sites quoted below. :mrgreen:

Good luck.

Member Avatar for roryt

You could try uploading your site to a free hosting space like yahoo geocities before you spend money on a hosting package and domain. Just so you can make sure it looks right first.

Member Avatar for suzzena

host ur site in some good webhosting company, i can suggest u some if u need.

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You can try , they provide quality hosting service and assistance.

Member Avatar for MJ Pieterse

Connect Hosting in SA is awesome :)
Firstly you barelly pay a sent for hosting and the stuff you get with it is great

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