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Site Definition in Dreamweaver

Setting up your site definition is the first step to take when beginning to build a web site. This tells Dreamweaver where your files are located on your local computer and also what server address to connect to.

Step 1: Begin by creating a folder somewhere on your harddrive and give it a name. This is the location where all your site files will be saved.

Step 2: Open Dreamweaver then go to Site -> New Site. Once this window opens make sure that the Advance Tab is selected.

Site Definition Window: Local Info
Now that the Site Definition Window is open begin filling out the information:

Site Name: Give your site a name.
Local root folder: This is the location of the folder you created earlier that will be holding all of your site files. Click on the blue folder and search for the folder and choose select.
HTTP address: Type in the URL address of your web site. This allows Dreamweaver to check your web site links.
Cache: Check the Enable cache check box. This allows Dreamweaver to maintain files and asset information, and speeds up the link management process.

Now that your Local Info is all set up, lets set up your Remote Info.

Step 3: Choose Remote Info from the Category list on the left side of the Site Definition Window.

Step 4: Choose FTP from the Access drop down menu.

Site Definition Window: Remote Info

After Choosing FTP (File Transfer Protocol) from the menu another window will appear.

Site Definition Window: Remote Info: FTP Info

Step 5: Fill out the information that was provided by your hosting company. After filling out the fields choose Test and make sure you can connect to the Remote Server, then hit OK.