Once you've created just the Web page you want, the next step is to get it onto the Web. Otherwise, you just have a nice design that's only on your computer. Transferring the text, graphics, and other elements that you've assembled onto the server uses something called F-T-P. This stands for File Transfer Protocol, and is a way of permanently moving a number of different files together from one computer to another. When you download a game or other program, you're doing the same thing in reverse. Most of the same programs that allow you to create programs will also include a transfer program. If you prefer, there are also shareware F-T-P programs available that are designed to do this simply and easily. That means you can use them free for a trial period. If you plan to keep using them for regular updates to your site, you'll be able to purchase them at a reasonable price. These programs are fairly easy to learn, and if you get stuck, there's always a 'Help' button you can click on.
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