Resources for Web Development Students @ Robin’s Blog

I have updated the WS_FTP tutorial to reflect the new hosting details. You can feel free to start using your new accounts immediately. You will find a link to the updated WS_FTP tutorial in the hosting support forum or go directly to the Uploading Web Sites Using WS_FTP LE tutorial. I also posted an abbreviated version of the WS_FTP tutorial. [...]

I am pleased to announce that free web hosting is now available to students who are currently enrolled in the ROP Technology Center’s Web Design Program. This hosting program will be available to you for the duration of your course. Hosting is only available to students who are currently enrolled in the Contra Costa ROP Web Design Program. You can [...]

Well, I moved all of my domains this weekend. I ended up getting a reseller plan; it was cheaper to host all of my domains and Rob’s with a reseller plan than via a regular account. I decided to use CRI Hosting because I had a really positive experience with their support when we moved the Hermit Crab Association. I [...]

How to Select a Web Host If you are unsure of what web hosting is, please review this short article from WebServices.com. The first thing that you need to do when you’re ready to purchase hosting is determine your hosting needs. Here are some questions you should research: Does the potential host charge a setup fee? Many hosts do not [...]

I got a few more modules installed on the forum. Wait, let me back up. The forum uses a package called Xoops. Xoops is a free content management system. It’s pretty easy to install and it is what’s called “extensible” which means that you can add different modules (features) to the system. Over the weekend I added some new modules [...]