It is really basic, you start with the <a> just like you start every hyperlink.  But this time, instead of using “http://” you use, “mailto” to establish the link.  Follow the example below:

<a href=”mailto:example@sample-email.com”>Contact me</a>

That is how easy it is!  Best of luck with you all.

a:link{ color :#FF0080; background : #ffffff }
a:active{ color :#FF00FF; background : #ffffff}
a:visited{ color :#808000; background : #ffffff}
a:hover{ color :#808000; background : #ffffff}

This is an example of a italic text.

To make a text or a word italic we use the “i” tag.

For example; I went to the <i>castle</i> by the river.

This would show like this;

I went to the castle by the river.

In Html, the tag “b” is used for making text bold.

For example you can do: I used to fish for fun when I was <b>younger.</b>

This will appear like this: I used to fish for fun when I was younger.

As you can see, the text “younger” is bold and stands out.

1. Log-in to your Cpanel
2. Go to Fantastico
3. Under Content Management, find Drupal
4. C lick on New Installation
5. Select a directory to install Drupal
6. Follow the steps to finalize your installation.

Installing your WordPress with Fantastico is the easiest way ever!  You can save time, hassle, and it just takes couple clicks!  Fantastico comes with 90% of all Cpanel hostings.  Follow the steps below to install WordPress via Fantastico:

1. Open up your Cpanel
2. Find the Fantastico button under Software section on homepage
3. At the Fantastico panel, find the WordPress link on the left hand side
4. Enter necessary information and click install!  Your good to go!

FTP stands for File Transfer Program, as you can tell by it’s name, it is used to transfer files.  FTP is the most secure and easy way to exchange data over the internet.  My personal definition of FTP is; “To transfer a file from one computer to another”.

In our case, it is used to transfer our files to the host computer, you can use a FTP Program to make it easy and simple.  For my needs, I use WS_FTP and I would recommend it to anyone who needs a FTP program.

How does FTP work ?

There is basically 5 steps to performing FTP.
Step 1: Connect to the internet. (Just as you would if you were browsing)
Step 2: Start WS_FTP Program. (You can find this program in the Start menu, under All Programs, in the program group called IPSwitch Ws_ftp).
Step 3: Establish a connection to a file resource. (You may need to create a connection profile if this is the first time that you have used WS FTP)
Step 4; Download or Upload your files
Step 5: End the Session

How to use FTP on Internet Explorer

Using FTP on internet explorer is one of the most easiest things you can do. You can NOT use Ftp on Internet Explorer 7 or higher.   However, you can still get around this and access Ftp through your computer, open up My Documents, or My computer and follow the process below from Step #2.

#1- Run Internet Explorer.

#2-Go to the address bar and type: ftp://name-of-your-site.com

#3-Enter your FTP Client password information.

#4-If you’re a Windows server user go to the folder named “HttpDocs” / If you use a Linux based hosting, go to folder named “Public_Html”

#5-Upload your files to this directory. After you are done, go to http://www.name-of-your-site.com and check out what you just uploaded.

How to password protect directories in Cpanel

Login to your Cpanel, click on the Password Protect Directories,when you do so, a list of your directories will appear, click on the directory you want to limit access to.  In the new page, please create a username and a password for your user. Select a name that will appear in the login screen and click on the Save button to activate the protection.

How to password protect directories in Plesk Panel

I have found a flash tutorial on how to create Password Protected Directories on Plesk panel.

How to backup your files

If you just want the physical files to be backed up to your computer, open you FTP client, go in to the “Public_Html” folder and copy everything to your computer.  If something happens to your files, or you change your hosting, you can always copy these files from your computer and place them in to the “Public_Html” folder and have your site running.

How to backup your database

Backing up your database is pretty easy too but it takes couple more steps.  To backup your database go in to your CPanel, find PHPMyAdmin and open it.  In PHPMyAdmin, click on the database you want to backup to your computer, the database list should be on the left hand side.  Once the database tables show up, on the top right, there will be couple tabs, click on “Export”.  The Export page will show up, go to the bottom of it, select ZIP file, and hit “Go”.

This will download your database to your computer as a ZIP file.  Make sure you date and save it in a safe spot because if your site gets messed up in the future, this file will save you!

Basic Html code for a Marquee

<marquee>This is an basic example of a marquee code</marquee>

This is how it will appear on your website:
This is an basic example of a marquee code

Adding a background color to a scrolling text

You can add a background color to your marquee or scrolling text.  The tag used to apply this is called “bgcolor” examine the code below.

<marquee bgcolor=”aqua”>This scrolling text example will have a aqua (light blue) background</marquee>

This is how it will appear on your website:
This scrolling text example will have a aqua (light blue) background

How to add height, width and direction to your scrolling text

You could also set your height, width and the direction of your scrolling text.

<marquee height=”100″ width=”150″ direction=”up” bgcolor=”aqua”>Scrolling text html example of a marquee with height, width and direction</marquee>
This is how it will appear on your website:
Scrolling text html example of a marquee with height, width and direction