Site Manager What is the
Free Web Town Page Builder?
The "Page Builder" is a very easy to use web page creator and editor
that is integrated into the community environment. Although you can
use any editor you wish to create your web pages, you are only a few
clicks away from creating pages using this tool that are seamlessly
integrated into your web browser.
Simply choose from over two dozen professionally-designed templates
and start creating your web site with only your web browser. You can
build your site with an unlimited number of pages and 1 GB of
FREE storage. Each new page is automatically linked to your "home
page" and all additional files can be managed within the Free Web Town Site Manager. Within minutes you'll be showing off your new web site
to the world!
Will the title show up on all of my pages
or does each page get a new title?
Each page gets a new title. These titles will appear as links on each
page created. Remember, the first page of your site is the index page.
The title you give your index page will NOT appear in the URL. All
titles given to additional pages WILL appear in the URL.
When I choose
a template do I have to use that particular one for the rest of my
pages?
No. You may choose to use a different template for each new page if
you wish.
Can I rearrange the order of my pages?
Yes. Go to Free Web Town Site Manager and select the page you would
like to move and click on the corresponding button (Up or Down) in
the "Change Order" column.
File Manager What is the File Manager?
The File Manager is a powerful web-based interface tool that allows
the adding, editing and removal of all of your web site's files.
How can I
delete a page I have created?
Using the "File Manager", select the file (or files) to be deleted
by clicking the checkbox next to it and click the "Delete" button.
All files that were checked will be immediately deleted from the server.
How do I upload files?
File uploading via your web browser has been made very simple and
easy to manage. We have created a special uploading area that allows
you to select and upload up to a maximum of 8 files simultaneously
into your web site storage area.
Click the "Upload Files" button to go to the upload area.
Click the "Browse..." button on any of the 8 fields available to select the file you wish to upload from your local computer.
Select the appropriate file and then click "Open" to prepare the file for uploading. (You may repeat this up to 8 times).
When you have chosen the file(s) you wish to upload, click the "Upload Files" button at the bottom of the interface.
You will be returned to the "File Manager" menu screen with a table listing of your files, including your newly uploaded files.
How do I view
or preview a file from my file manager listing?
Simply click on the link provided for each file in the list and your
web browser will attempt to view or play the file instantly.
Does FTP work on FreeWebTown.com Community? or Can I use FTP instead of the FileManager interface?
Yes, FTP is available for users of FreeWebTown.com Community. We provide our "FileManager" interface in order to better manage the overall file transfer process on our customized system. Some users prefer FTP and we strive to answer the requests of our users when possible. Instructions on how to access your website via FTP:
Download one of the many free or shareware FTP software clients available online. Search for "FTP software". (Note, you may also use "Internet Explorer" as a FTP interface. See specific instructions below this section.)
Specify "www.freewebtown.com" as the "remote server" or "FTP servername".
Enter your regular FreeWebTown "username" and "password" that you created when you signed up for your account.
Move or transfer your files using your software client. Reference your FTP software's "help" documentation if you have any problems here.
Make sure you log-off or exit your FTP session.
Note: if you are behind a firewall and your FTP software connects but does not show any files in your remote directory, turn on "Passive Mode" in your software's configuration menu. On some software clients, this is in the "advanced" options menu that is usually provided. Special request regarding the use of FTP vs. FreeWebTown's FileManager: Please note that we currently do not receive any advertising impressions when website owners use FTP to transfer their files. Using the "FileManager" interface provides FreeWebTown with advertising impressions that helps keep us in business and paying our expenses. Please consider that we are providing you with a free hosting resource and ask that you help support us by using our interface (and visiting our website) as often as possible. Also, please don't forget to tell others about us and our free services!
Quick and Easy FTP using Internet Explorer:
The software will prompt you for a "username" and "password".
If you log-in successfully, your Web browser will change its appearance to a "Windows Explorer" type of interface, showing your files remotely hosted on our web server.
You can drag and drop or cut and paste files as you would normally using a local file resource.
Important Note! - keep in mind that our web server filesystem is Unix-based, which means that filenames in Windows do NOT directly correspond to the way files are handled in Unix. Use lower-case filenames and directory names when creating new content. Avoid "spaces" because Unix will insert a special character to replace the space when your file is accessed via the website.
What is the "Free Web Town" Store?
"
Free Web Town " Store is similar to a "brick and mortar" online consignment
storefront, the only difference is that this one is online and accessible
to the world from any Internet connection.
Can I add
my own product to the Store?
Yes, of course! You can use the store anytime free of charge to
sell your items online.
Simply click the "Add/Modify/Delete Your Products" link on the Store page and follow the instructions. Choose an appropriate
category for your item, specify a Product Name or SKU number, set
the price, upload images (regular size and thumbnail size) and create
a brief description. Specify your shipping cost or preferences and
select which forms of payment you will accept.
Buyers can select your product from among the others in our community
and if they choose to buy, they virtually "check out" and their
contact information is sent to you in order to arrange the actual
sale and shipping of the item.
Why can I select "Payment Options" but can't accept
credit card numbers online to automate my transactions?
The reason for this is due to the security concerns inherent of
a community storefront. While we feel it would be a useful enhancement
to automate credit card authorizations/approvals and then forward
you the finished sale, the free storefront is simply a basic and
safe medium to conduct simple transactions online without fear of
security concerns or data loss.
Citizens who wish to use more enhanced methods for displaying their
products and services online with full payment authorizations and
automatic processes should contact us for information about plan
upgrade options.
What is Auction?
Auction is the designated place in the Free Web Town Community for putting up your products for sale to the highest bidder.
How do I add a new lot (item to sell)?
You can add or delete your lot by clicking the "Add Lot"
button on Auction Administration page.
What if
I forgot in which category I placed my lot?
Click the "View All" button on the Auction Administration page and search within the alphabetical listing for your product.
What is the Personal
Desktop for?
Designed for the busy multi-tasking individual in all of us, this
useful set of tools are available to be accessed from anywhere
there is an Internet connection and a Web browser.
How many times have the following things happened to you?:
You realize you are without your address book when traveling
on business?
You desperately need a personal or business contact's address
or telephone number?
You vaguely remember your ongoing "to-do" list in your head,
but urgently need to check off a task or need to add one?
You have a fantastic idea about something but you don't
have any means to easily record it for later review?
You have missed an important birthday, business appointment,
or social obligation because you forgot to bring your calendar?
You need to send some Emails but you don't have your laptop
or can't get to your main desktop or home computer?
The advantages of having a Personal Desktop available to you online,
at any time and from anywhere, are enormous. Your life can literally
be made just a little bit easier because you will now be able
to rely on having this vital information readily accessible whenever
and wherever you need it most. Just log in via the Internet at
an Internet café, public library, a client or friend's office
or home computer, and you'll have it readily accessible at your
fingertips.
Online Forum
What are the Free Web Town Online Forums?
The Online Discussion Forums enable users to express thoughts and
exchange ideas through a web browser. Exchange your ideas, post
your messages, create your topics, share and upload your files with
other members of the community.
What if I am
not a member of the Free Web Town Community?
You should be a registered member to participate here, however a
membership is not required for viewing messages.
How do I respond to a message?
You can respond to a message by clicking on the message itself.
How do I create a new topic?
Click on the Create Topic button and type in your new topic.
What is the Collapse
Topic?
The Collapse Topic button helps you in reducing the list of your
messages and responses.
Find a Match
It’s a community—and a whole new way to meet and introduce people. You’re part of an open community filled with people helping each other find his/her partner at Free Web Town. Create your profile, search and make connections.
What is
Chat?
Chat is cool, fun and easy to use. It's one of the most popular
ways to communicate with others on-line in real-time. Choose between
live chats in the public area of Free Web Town's Community or activate
the "Chat" feature on your website and schedule live chats with
your friends or family. Simply enter your name and email address
to participate in any chat session.
Weblog Features
What is a Weblog?
A Weblog or "BLOG" (as its commonly referred to on other sites)
is a web-based journal that is updated on a regular basis with the
most recent entries posted at the top in chronological order. The
activity of updating a Weblog is called "blogging" and someone who
maintains a Weblog is called a "blogger".
How do I create
my Weblog?
Choose the "Weblog" option in the "Activate/Deactivate" section
and click the "Activate" button. Then select one of 8 templates,
name your weblog and its description and click the "Post & View
Weblog" button. You can upload images, change background colors,
etc... for your weblog template to appear as you desire.
How do I delete my Weblog? You can easily delete your "Weblog" option. Choose the "Weblog"
option in the "Activate/Deactivate" section on the left. Then
click the "Deactivate Weblog" button at the bottom.
Calendar Features
How do I set up a Calendar
Make use of an online Calendar so that you'll not miss any business
or personal meetings of your everyday active life. The Calendar
feature is presented as a table with the "Date", "Time" and "Calendar
Memo" columns. After you add your important dates, times and some
short descriptions for them with the "Add New Event" button, they
will appear as hyperlinks in the appropriate fields.
How do I delete or modify my added events?
To delete or modify your dates added in this table from time to time, click the corresponding "Modify Event" or "Delete Event" buttons. After clicking the "Modify Event" button, you can chose the desired month, day and year in the "Event Date and Time" field, and your start and end time in the "Start Time" and "End Time" fields. Clear the written event description in the "Event Description" box, if necessary. And when all these steps are accomplished, click the "Modify Event" button at the bottom to save your changes.
Weather Features
How do I get a weather forecast?
Weather forecasts are important not only for business people but
also for parents and children. It helps you determine what to wear around your hometown or while traveling to another town, while driving, flying, etc.
To activate the Weather feature, enter the appropriate zip
code and click the yellow "Activate" button.
What the Guest Book feature? The Guest Book feature enables a way for your site visitors
and guests to leave their comments about your website. Along with
their comments they can leave links to their names and e-mails.
Comments can range from informative to positive or negative criticism
regarding your site. They can leave their comments or advice, tell
about themselves or just simply got acquainted with you. Our advice
is to take any Guest Book comments as constructive criticism and
try to improve your site based on the advice provided.
How do I activate
the Guest Book Feature? Click the "Guest Book" link in the "Activate/Deactivate" section
and click the "Activate" button. The Guest Book feature will be
published immediately on your site.
How do I delete the
Guest Book feature? You can easily delete your Guest Book feature. Choose the "Guest
Book" link in the "Activate/Deactivate" section on the left. Then
click the "Deactivate Guest Book" button at the bottom.
Tell a Friend
Features
What is the Tell a Friend feature?
"Tell a Friend" is the easiest way to let your friends know about your web site's existence.
Enter your name, e-mail, message and introduce your web site with
the "Submit" button.
How do I create my Tell a Friend?
Choose the "Tell a Friend" option in the "Activate/Deactivate" section
and click the "Activate" button. Your "Tell a Friend" link will
appear immediately on your site.
How do I delete
my Tell a Friend?
You can easily delete your "Tell a Friend" option. Choose the "Tell
a Friend" option in the "Activate/Deactivate" section on the left.
Then click the "Deactivate Tell a Friend" button at the bottom.
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