How to connect
Go to the top navigation> click Site> New Site
In the Manage Sites Dialog> Click New> Site
Chose the Advanced tab at the top. Choose the top category on the left: Local Info to Set up local files. Create a name for your site like “Heathers Site”. Create a folder on your machine where you will store your site. Create a folder within your site folder where you will keep your images.
The second category on the left: Remote Info. Set up remote access information with the information you’ve been given. Be sure to save your password by checking the box and hit the test button so see if you successfully connected. Check and recheck what you’ve typed in – human error is the biggest problem in this step!
FTP connection details:
FTP Host: at.scc.losrios.edu
Directory: GC361/Student##
Login: SCC\GC361-Student##
Password: Something123
URL: http://at.scc.losrios.edu/gc361/Student##
Read & watch for more info
- Chapter 6 in the Revealed book
- http://www.communitymx.com/content/article.cfm?cid=02EB4 (we are NOT using server technology)
- Video: Setting up the Site: http://www.adobe.com/designcenter/video_workshop/?id=vid0145
- Video: Uploading Files to Server: http://www.adobe.com/designcenter/video_workshop/?id=vid0163
Buy Your Own Site
Consider purchasing your own site for this class and your future, the cost is around $55/year. Recommended vendors include: totalchoicehosting.com, godaddy.com, or amhosting.com.
Examples of Portfolio Sites
Surf for good sites, find inspiration, think about how you want to portray yourself or your client and your goals. Here are some sites to look at for inspiration:
