How to connect with Visual Web Developer 2005 Express Edition to eNom webhosting

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If you are a beginner at ASP.net or just want to create simple web pages then you can use Free Visual Web Developer 2005 Express edition from Microsoft. This application has all the tools to get you started. You also need a webhosting account. This article is specific to the eNom.com webhosting environment.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Visual Web Developer 2005 Express edition
eNom.com webhosting account
A computer with internet access
Some PC skills

Step 1

Download the Visual Web Developer 2005 Express edition from Microsoft at http://asp.net/downloads/default.aspx . It is free to the public. Install the application with default settings.
Step 2

Buy an eNOM webhosting account. Make sure to pick one that fits your needs at http://www.enom.com/wsg/default.asp
Step 3

Launch the Visual Web Developer 2005 Express Edition and select File => Open Web Site
Step 4

Select FTP Site and type in your base URL and uncheck anonymous login and type in your login and password. You will find the base URL, login and password in your hosting account settings.
Step 5

The Visual Web Developer 2005 Express edition will now load your remote site and you can start adding files and images and publish your website.

Tips & Warnings

If you are planning to use ASP.net 2.0 then make sure you change the ASP.net version in your control panel.
Get more info about ASP.net and how to get started at http://www.asp.net/getstarted/default.aspx
Make sure to save your work on regular basis