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Introduction to Blogging and WordPress – Part I

WordPress Write Post Screen

What is a Blog?
I think that those of us who blog assume that everyone who surfs the Internet knows exactly what a blog is. I mean everyone has heard of MySpace, right? Haven’t you heard people say “I’m going to post that on my blog” at dinner parties? As a computer teacher I try to avoid using too [...]

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How to Setup an Addon Domain with CPanel

Addon Domains Icon in CPanel

Some ROP students have opted to sign up for paid hosting. If you have a paid hosting account with CPanel management you can setup what is called an Addon Domain. Addon domains allow you to point different domain names to different folders on your account.
For example, I have three sites that I manage, a photography site, [...]

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May 17th, 2006 | 4 Comments | Posted in Hosting Resources |

Domain Names and Nameservers

Domain name search box at Godaddy

Definition of Terms
Domain Name: www.mydomainname.com – this is the address that people will use to access your web site.
Domain Name Registrar: A service that leases domain names to the public. Many registrars are also hosting companies.
Hosting Company: A company that provides server space for you to store your web site.
Nameserver: The server that associates domain [...]

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May 16th, 2006 | 3 Comments | Posted in Hosting Resources |

Web Hosting for Students

Free Web Hosting Information
Free web hosting is available to students who are currently enrolled in the ROP Technology Center’s Web Design Program. This hosting program will be available to students for the duration of their course.
Since many of you are approaching chapter four of the XHTML book it’s time to sign up for your free account. You [...]

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May 3rd, 2006 | 1 Comment | Posted in Hosting Resources |
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