Course Web Site Development:
Build a Basic Website:
Setting up a website

You have several options on how you want to begin building your web site.  You can build one from scratch, which will start you with a blank web page.  If you already have a web page you wish to modify, you can import that site from the web and use FrontPage to edit it!  There are also templates available for TCNJ faculty and staff, perfect for those who want a attractive web site with minimal effort.

 

 

Creating a new web site from scratch:

If you're using a Beast account:
  • Click on File in the upper left corner.
  • Drag down to New and then mouse over and select Page or Web...
  • Now a task pane will open in the right side of your FrontPage window.  Click once on the Empty Web icon under the New heading.
  • You must create a local directory on your hard drive where you will store the files for your web page.  You will open and save your work in this directory, and when all the work is finished, you will upload and publish the files in the directory.  Type the directory in the text box on the right side of the window as seen below.



    You may also use the Browse button below the text field to select a location or create a new one. The default should be a  My Web directory in My Documents, which works well, but you may change it if you desire.  If the default location is not filled in and you wish to use it, copy and paste the following command line. Be sure to use your individual user name where indicated.

    C:\Documents and Settings\user_name\My Documents\My Web\
     
  • Click OK to continue.
If you're using an Intrasun or Facweb account:
  • Click on File in the upper left corner.
  • Click on Open Web.
  • Click on My Network Places in the left frame.
  • Click on the Create New Folder icon at the top of the window.  This icon looks like a small file folder with a "sparkle" coming off of it.  The following window will appear.

  • Make sure the radio button for Create a shortcut to an exsisting Network Place is selected as shown above. Click the Next button. The following window will appear.


     
  • In the Location text field type in the URL of your Facweb or Intrasun website.  This information will have been mailed to you from the system administrator.  Hit the Tab key to move to the Shortcut name field. This field will be automatically filled in for you. You may change this if you wish, but it is not necessary. Click the Finish button.
  • The system will ask you to type in your username and password for this account.  This information is also included in the same e-mail from the system administrator.
  • Click the Finish button.
  • Click the Open button.

That's it!  You have successfully created a new, blank website.

You are now ready to add and modify the content of the web page.  Go to Adding & Modifying Web Page Content to learn how!

 

 

 

Importing a website from another location/institution:

If you have an existing web site, and you wish to change, update, or modify it, you can import it to FrontPage2002 and then make your changes.

If you're using a Beast account:
  • Click on File in the upper left corner.
  • Drag down to Import... and click once. If the Import... option is not currently displayed, mouse over the double arrows at the bottom of the drop down menu to extend the menu. Import... should now be listed in bold.


     
  • You must create a local directory on your hard drive where you will store the files for your web page.  You will open and save your work in this directory, and when all the work is finished, you will upload and publish the files in the directory.  Type the directory in the text box on the right side of the window as seen below.



    You may also use the Browse button below the text field to select a location or create a new one. The default should be a  My Web directory in My Documents, which works well, but you may change it if you desire.  If the default location is not filled in and you wish to use it, copy and paste the following command line. Be sure to use your individual user name where indicated.

    C:\Documents and Settings\user_name\My Documents\My Web\
     
  • Click OK to continue. Continue to Step 2.
If you're using an Intrasun or Facweb account:
  • Click on File in the upper left corner.
  • Click on Open Web.
  • Click on My Network Places in the left frame.
  • Click on the Create New Folder icon at the top of the window.  This icon looks like a small file folder with a "sparkle" coming off of it.  The following window will appear.

  • Make sure the radio button for Create a shortcut to an exsisting Network Place is selected as shown above. Click the Next button. The following window will appear.


     
  • In the Location text field type in the URL of your Facweb or Intrasun website.  This information will have been mailed to you from the system administrator.  Hit the Tab key to move to the Shortcut name field. This field will be automatically filled in for you. You may change this if you wish, but it is not necessary. Click the Finish button.
  • The system will ask you to type in your username and password for this account.  This information is also included in the same e-mail from the system administrator.
  • Click the Finish button, then click the Open button.
  • Click on File in upper left corner.
  • Drag down to Import... and click once. If the Import... option is not currently displayed, mouse over the double arrows at the bottom of the drop down menu to extend the menu. Import... should now be listed in bold.


     
  • Click OK to continue. Continue on to Step 1.

 

 

 

 

  1. The following window should appear on your screen:



  2. Click on the From Web button.  The following window will appear:



  3. Type in the URL where your page is located.  It may reside anywhere in the world.  Make sure to NOT include the "http://" portion of the URL.  Also make sure that the "From a World Wide Web site"  button is checked.  Click the Next button.  The following window will appear:



  4. Uncheck any checkboxes (if necessary), and click the Next button.  Finally, click the Finish button.

That's it!  You now have a fully functional copy of an existing website for your use in FrontPage!

You are now ready to add and modify the content of the web page.  Go to Adding & Modifying Web Page Content to learn how!

 

 

 

Using A TCNJ web template:

3/3/2003 - the new TCNJ web template is here!  This official TCNJ web template is perfect for those who desire an attractive website with minimal effort.  To get started, just follow these directions.  Additional information on how to work with your new template can be found here:  http://www.tcnj.edu/~it/web/webtemplatedoc/templatedoc.html . You will need to request the template be sent to you prior to being able to use it. It will then reside on your hard drive or network drive from which you will edit it.

If you're using a Beast account:
  • Click on File in the upper left corner.
  • Drag down to Import... and click once. If the Import... option is not currently displayed, mouse over the double arrows at the bottom of the drop down menu to extend the menu. Import... should now be listed in bold.


     
  • You must create a local directory on your hard drive where you will store the files for your web page.  You will open and save your work in this directory, and when all the work is finished, you will upload and publish the files in the directory.  Type the directory in the text box on the right side of the window as seen below.



    You may also use the Browse button below the text field to select a location or create a new one. The default should be a  My Web directory in My Documents, which works well, but you may change it if you desire.  If the default location is not filled in and you wish to use it, copy and paste the following command line. Be sure to use your individual user name where indicated.

    C:\Documents and Settings\user_name\My Documents\My Web\
     
  • Click OK to continue. Proceed to Step 2.
If you're using an Intrasun or Facweb account:
  • Click on File in the upper left corner.
  • Click on Open Web.
  • Click on My Network Places in the left frame.
  • Click on the Create New Folder icon at the top of the window.  This icon looks like a small file folder with a "sparkle" coming off of it.  The following window will appear.

  • Make sure the radio button for Create a shortcut to an exsisting Network Place is selected as shown above. Click the Next button. The following window will appear.


     
  • In the Location text field type in the URL of your Facweb or Intrasun website.  This information will have been mailed to you from the system administrator.  Hit the Tab key to move to the Shortcut name field. This field will be automatically filled in for you. You may change this if you wish, but it is not necessary. Click the Finish button.
  • The system will ask you to type in your username and password for this account.  This information is also included in the same e-mail from the system administrator.
  • Click the Finish button, then click the Open button.
  • Click on File in upper left corner.
  • Drag down to Import... and click once. If the Import... option is not currently displayed, mouse over the double arrows at the bottom of the drop down menu to extend the menu. Import... should now be listed in bold.


     
  • Click OK to continue. Proceed to Step 1.
  
  1. The following window should appear on your screen:



  2. Click on the From Web... button.  The following window will appear:


     
  3. Select the radio button indicating From a source directory of files on a local computer or network. Under the Location text field, choose the Browse button. Select the folder from your hard drive or network drive where your TCNJ template is saved. Click Next to continue. The following window should appear.


     
  4. If performed correctly, the screen should indicate all the files in the template folder you specified. Click Next to continue. Click Finish to begin working on your new template.

That's it!  You now have a fully functional copy of a TCNJ web template for your use in FrontPage!

You are now ready to add and modify the content of the web page.  Go to Adding & Modifying Web Page Content to learn how!