matteofromlondon
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Q: how can I share my iweb site I am creating online without publishing it on a host website?

I m working on my website with iweb, but I still haven't bought a domain from anywhere. I remember once I could publish my website on my local folder and then share it with a friend by sending the link. Now when I publish my website on my local folder I only get a local file. and no httpp address. If I go and visit the webaddress that appear on my search bar is file:///Users/... How can I make it http so that a friend can see it before I actually publish it with a proper domani www..

I hope someone understand what I am saying...I don't have mobile me btw.

 

Matteo

iWeb '08, Mac OS X (10.5.8)

Posted on Jun 21, 2011 2:59 PM

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Q: how can I share my iweb site I am creating online without publishing it on a host website?

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  • by Old Toad,

    Old Toad Old Toad Jun 21, 2011 4:19 PM in response to matteofromlondon
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    Jun 21, 2011 4:19 PM in response to matteofromlondon

    The website files have to be on an online server for them to be viewable by others.

     

    There are some free hosting servers available. Most will put adds at the top of your site but might be sufficient for your purpose.  Just do a Google search for "free website hosting" to get a list of them.

     

    You might try setting up Web Sharing on your computer in the System/Sharing preference pane. It may or may not work depending on your internet provider:

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    Wyodor has used this method and can probably give you more info on how to set it up.

     

     

    If you haven't purchased your domain name nor hosting service look at HostExcellence.com.  It has a couple of packages that offer free domain names, unlimited storage and band with, email addresses.  The Unlimited Business package is currently at $8/mo (a bit less than MobileMe was) and offers 3 free domain names. The economy package offers just 1 domain name at $4/mo. 

     

    OT