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Instructions for Creating, Updating and Maintaining Web Pages

Last modified 07 Nov 01 by GCFN Staff

Italic text denotes buttons and on-screen instructions.
Fixed text signifies what you type into the system.

Before you begin

GCFN web pages can be created and edited using a variety of different tools. However, the only tools you need to get started are your GCFN user account and password, some basic knowledge of HTML, and a text editor, such as Microsoft Word or Notepad. Use your text editor to create and edit your HTML files and then save them on your computer. (Files are not editable directly from the GCFN interface. You must use a text editor on your local computer.) Once you are happy with the design and layout of your pages, follow the instructions below for uploading the files to your web site.

There are also many programs available for purchase that can help you design and edit web pages. Microsoft FrontPage and Macromedia Dreamweaver are both excellent programs for those who are new to web design and the HTML language. Both of these are WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) programs that allow you to design your pages with only minimal knowledge of HTML. However, it is always a good idea to know at least the basic HTML tags. A good introduction to HTML can be found at: http://archive.ncsa.uiuc.edu/General/Internet/WWW/HTMLPrimerAll.html

Important information

In order for any of your pages to be viewable on the web, there must be a page called index.html, index.htm, Home.html, or Home.htm in your main directory. This page is the main page for your site and the place from which all other pages will link.

Getting started

  1. Start up your browser (Netscape, Internet Explorer, etc.)
  2. Go to the GCFN Home Page - http://www.gcfn.org
  3. Click on Account Management
  4. Click on Edit your WWW page(s)
  5. Enter your GCFN username and password, if prompted
  6. Click on the area you wish to edit
  7. From this screen you can delete or upload files to your web site

Uploading files

  1. Click on Upload a file from your computer
  2. Click Browse to look for the file on your computer
  3. Click the Upload button
  4. The file should now appear in the file list

Note: Be aware that all files are uploaded by default to the main directory. If you want to upload your file to a different directory you must type in the path before clicking the Upload button or use the Rename tool after uploading your file.

Creating a new Directory

  1. Click on Create a New Directory
  2. Type a name for the new directory
  3. Click Create
  4. The directory should now appear in the file list and you can begin to upload your new files

Renaming a file or directory

  1. Click on the Rename link next to the file or directory you want to rename
  2. Type a new name and/or path for the file or directory
  3. Click Rename
  4. The file or directory should now appear in the file list with the updated name
DEBUGGING TOPICS

I uploaded my file, but I can't view it on the internet

Make sure the path to your file is correct. All files should look something like ./filename.html or ./directory/filename.html
If the path is not correct, then your files won't display properly. Follow the instructions above for renaming files and directories.