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Need a Site? Use WebRing Webspaces!
Whether you need a site or want to create a new page, you're going to love the latest feature we've added - WebRing webspace!
What Is "Webspace"?
Your webspace is where you can create or upload webpages. Unlike your personal storage, your webspace is accessible to anyone using the internet — just like any other webpage. Build your homepage, create a photo gallery, add a storefront... your options are pretty wide open.
Who Gets a Webspace?
All WebRing members get their very own webspace, regardless of membership level.
- Free members are allocated a total of 50MB of server space combined with the other files uploaded to your personal storage.
- Premium members are allocated a total of 1GB of server space combined with the other files uploaded to your personal storage.
If you go over, we'll let you know so you can either upgrade your account or reduce your usage.
How to Use Your Webspace
You are already using a Webspace. Every member has a page similar to this one. As you can see, we've provided you with a blank slate just begging for your creative touch.
To see your webspace, click the Webspace icon found on your Shoutbox.
To edit your webspace, you need to first access your Webspace folder:
- Option 1: Open your My Account page and click the "Webspace & Storage" tab.
- Option 2: Click the "settings" link on your Shoutbox.
- Option 3: Directly access your personal storage and webspace area here.
All three options will take you to the personal storage page of your Shoutbox. Once there, scroll down and "Switch to:" your "Webspace" folder. You should then find a file named "index.html."
You can either download file "index.html" or directly edit it.
To edit the file offsite...
- Click "index.html" to download it to your computer.
- Edit the file using the editor of your choice (notepad, AceHTML, Adobe GoLive...)
- Upload the file back to your "Webspace" folder once you've edited it to your liking. (Note: The file will override the original.)
- To view your changes, refresh your webspace page.
To edit the file using the content management system (CMS)...
- Click the "Manage files and folders in Webspace" icon to open the CMS.
- Click on the file you wish to edit, "index.html" in this case. The line will highlight and the box will be checked.
- Click the "edit" link at the top of the file list to open the text editor.
- Edit the code however you like then click the "Save" button, followed by the "Save Settings" button at the very bottom of the page.
- To view your changes, refresh your webspace page.
More information on how to edit your Webspace can be found here .
How Many Pages Do Members Get?
Again, this depends on your membership level. Free members get up to 50MB of space for personal storage, and premium members get 1GB.
So you can create one all-encompassing page or a complete multi-page site. The choice is yours. For multi-page sites, you need to add additional files and make sure they are accurately linked - just as you would with any other hosted website.
In the future, we plan to offer templates that will be available for a very reasonable fee. This should help out those who aren't savvy enough to create a page from scratch.
What Limitations Do Webspaces Have?
Other than the membership-level related space limitations, no server-side scripting is allowed. That includes php and cgi scripts. You can, however, add JavaScript to your pages.
We're not trying to be a complete hosting service, just offering a simple, inexpensive way for you to get online. If you decide you want more later on, talk to us. We'll help you get what you need at a fair price.
Have You Used Your Webspace?
We would like to hear from you, about how you've used your WebRing webspace. You can write us at marketing@webring.com, tell us below as a comment, or post to your own WebRing blog.
As always, we welcome your feedback and suggestions at feedback@webring.com.
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