Help a Noob out with HostGator and Websites

B_Fish · Feb 15, 2012

Right now I'm in the process of setting up a website with HostGator and the Websites are registered at Godaddy. Does anyone have any resources to show me some tips, tricks, step by step guides, etc. to help me out? Anything will be greatly appreciated.

I'm just a little confused with all the FTP, DNS, etc. etc.

THanks!

moose123 · Feb 15, 2012

its very simple go to your domain in godaddy, go to the dns server set up and point them to host gator, you will have to get the dns line in host gator they will look like dns1.hostgator.???
dns2.hostgator.???
set it in go daddy pm me if you need more info

shadowhound · Feb 15, 2012

what he said do some basic google search on the terms

abelous09 · Feb 15, 2012

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azguru · Feb 15, 2012

It really depends what you are trying to do. You don't really need an FTP client with HostGator if you are new to this kinda stuff because there cPanel is pretty easy to use.

I recommend contacting their 24/7 live chat support if you have any questions

kharm · Feb 15, 2012

Just know..

diff between hosting / domain registrar

basic types of outsourced hosting:
shared
reseller
vps
dedicated

private nameservers
how to point nameservers

ftp is to access your file directory from your computer... easy drag and drop (upload website files so they are live)

mysql also helps if you use wordpress

shadowfax · Feb 15, 2012

Look at this video, I think this is what you are looking for

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMYFlxwMHNQ

keymosec · Feb 15, 2012

i'm waiting for guide! i'm newbiew

paulcarter97 · Feb 15, 2012

You host at hostgator. Their Free Toll Number and 24/7 support is just there for you. So, why don't you bother them.

B_Fish · Feb 16, 2012

moose123 said:
its very simple go to your domain in godaddy, go to the dns server set up and point them to host gator, you will have to get the dns line in host gator they will look like dns1.hostgator.???
dns2.hostgator.???
set it in go daddy pm me if you need more info

Thankfully I've gotten this far, but thank you for the info

azguru said:
It really depends what you are trying to do. You don't really need an FTP client with HostGator if you are new to this kinda stuff because there cPanel is pretty easy to use.

I recommend contacting their 24/7 live chat support if you have any questions

Ok thank ya, I probably will multiple times, I just want to know if anyone has any ebooks, articles, etc. that I can read up on to get a better understanding

crappers said:
Change the nameservers to Hostgators.

Dont know how to do it? contact live support.

kharm said:
Just know..

diff between hosting / domain registrar

basic types of outsourced hosting:
shared
reseller
vps
dedicated

private nameservers
how to point nameservers

ftp is to access your file directory from your computer... easy drag and drop (upload website files so they are live)

mysql also helps if you use wordpress

Thank you, that actually does help clear up a few things

shadowfax said:
Look at this video, I think this is what you are looking for

Great video, many thanks

hzwill · Feb 16, 2012

google is your friend.

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