How to Set Up an URL for a Web Page (5 Steps)

Purchase a domain name from a registrar. By purchasing a domain name, you will register it as your own and be able to control where the domain resides. There are many registrars available such as GoDaddy, Register.com, Enom, Network Solutions and Dream Host, to name a few. Many registrars also provide web hosting and vice versa. Domain names typically cost between $2.00 to $10.00. per year, as of 2010. '.com' is the most expensive; '.net,' .org,' and '.info' are progressively less expensive.
Open a shared hosting account with a web host. If your website becomes popular, you can upgrade to a VSP or dedicated server at any time. Depending on the registrar you purchase your domain from, you may be able to also host with them. Web hosts typically charge on per month basis and offer options for monthly and yearly payment options. Some of the web hosts available are GoDaddy, DreamHost, HostMonster and HostGator.
Redirect your domain's nameservers, also referred to as 'DNS,' to the IP address of your web host's nameservers. Your domain will have two nameservers, 'Nameserver 1' and 'Nameserver 2.' Your web host will provide you with an address for each nameserver. The addresses will look like, 'ns1.your-host.com' and 'ns2.your-host.com.' You will need to refer to your web host/registrar for the specific address and instructions on how to redirect your domain's nameservers.
Upload the files for your web pages. Log in to the cPanel on your hosting account and go to the 'File Manager.' Click on your domain name to be taken to the root folder for its directory. Upload the index.html file and other associated files for your website. You may also choose to use your host's script installer to install a website automatically for you, which will vary in procedure from host to host.
Wait at least 24 hours for the change to take effect. Once the redirection of the nameservers has completed, your domain name will now be the URL of your web page. For example, by typing 'http://your-domain-name.com' you will be taken to your web page.
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How to Make a Proxy Website (6 Steps)

Open an account at a web host that allows proxy websites. Many hosting companies do not allow proxies because they can generate a large amount of traffic that overloads the servers. Those that do allow proxy websites will typically prefer that you have a Virtual Private Server (VPS) or a dedicated server. Most hosts do not allow web proxies on a shared server.
Obtain a copy of PHProxy. This script acts as the software to power your proxy site. PHProxy is available free of charge, so anyone can make a proxy website without spending a lot of money.
Log into the control panel for your web hosting account. Create a MySQL database that will be used by the PHProxy script. Make note of the database name, user name and password that is associated with the database. This information is needed to configure the script to communicate with the database.
Edit the config.php file that is included with the script. Open the file with a HTML editor so that you can edit the contents of the file and save the new copy. Use Windows Notepad if you do not have a HTML editor. Simply open the file, edit the website name, website address, database name, database user name and database password. Save the file after the information has been edited.
Use an FTP program to upload all of the files to your hosting account. You can download a free copy of Filezilla FTP if you do not already have a program. Simply upload all of the files and folders included with PHProxy to your web hosting account. Your proxy website should now be operational.
Read the documentation that is included with PHProxy. Follow the instructions in the documentation to customize your script, such as changing colors, page layout or other visual elements. This will help you make a FTP website that stands out.
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How to Open an Internet Store

Purchase a domain name for your store. A domain name is like the street address to a business. For example 'www.BestBuy.com' or 'www.apple.com' are domain names. You can purchase domain names from sites like 'godaddy.com' and pay a yearly amount. Prices for domains can be as low as $1.99 to $14.
Purchase web hosting for your online store. A web hosting company provides a shared or dedicated server for your website. Search for web hosts specifically for e-commerce sites--for example, ehostpros.com. Web hosting fees can start at $4 a month.
Find a web designer for your online store. A web designer will take your concept, images, and ideas for your website, then create your online store for you. You can locate web designers by going to freelance sites, such as 'Guru.com,' 'Elance.com' or 'getafreelancer.com.'
Determine what method of payments you can and will accept. PayPal and Google checkout are third-party processors that will accept checks and credit cards on your behalf for a percentage. Approval can take place in minutes.
Consider opening a merchant account. Instead of a third-party processor, such as PayPal, which costs more, you can actually open your own merchant account to accept credit card payments. You then can deposit funds into your checking account. You can go through your local bank to determine if it offers merchant accounts.
Advertise your online store. You can create banner ads, purchase ads via Google or utilize pay per click advertising. Pay-per-click advertising is a form of marketing where you only pay a certain amount of money if customers click on your ad to see your website. You can also advertise via online forums and online magazines.
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How to Install APC on cPanel

Download the PECL extensions package. APC is one of the extensions included in the package. The latest package can be downloaded from the PECL page of php.net (see Resources). Once downloaded, open the package and locate the php_apc.dll file.
Log into 'WHM cPanel' and navigate to the extensions directory. Note that you will need to have administrative access to add or remove extensions. Having a standard cPanel account that comes with a shared hosting package will not be suitable. You will need to have access to the WHM reseller panel, which typically comes with VPS and dedicated server packages. Adding extensions here will make the extension available to all cPanel accounts on the server.
Upload the php_apc.dll file to the extensions directory. Click 'Add an Extension.' Browse to the location of the file, then select 'Upload.' The APC extension will be added to the server.
Add the extension to the php.ini file. Open the file with a text editor such as Windows Notepad. Scroll down to the section for other extensions and add the following code to the end of the section: extension=php_apc.dll.
Add the extension parameters to the php.ini file. Add the following code to the end of the php.ini file:apc.shm_segments=1
apc.optimization=0
apc.shm_size=128
apc.ttl=7200
apc.user_ttl=7200
apc.num_files_hint=1024
apc.mmap_file_mask=/tmp/apc.XXXXXX
apc.enable_cli=1After the code has been added, click “File” then click “Save.” Use the cPanel file manager to upload the revised php.ini file to the root directory of the server.
Upload the apc.php file to the server. Refer back to the PECL extensions package to locate the apc.php file. Use the cPanel file manager to upload the file to the root directory of your server.
Open the apc.php file in your browser. Navigate to 'yourname.com/apc.php' (replacing “yourname.com” with your Internet domain). This will open the Alternative PHP Cache manager for your server.
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How to Host a Double Baby Shower

Check with both guests of honor before committing to a double baby shower. While it makes sense to have one shower if most of the guests overlap, some new moms-to-be may feel sensitive about sharing the spotlight for such a big milestone. Collect guest lists from both mothers.
Choose a theme for the invitations and decorations. Anything that incorporates both mothers will work---such as if they have a shared interest or hobby. If you know the genders of the babies, you can work those into the theme and décor. For example, if you know one is a boy and the other is a girl, you could decorate half of the room in pink and half in blue.
Create custom invitations. Even the best party store in the world will not have invitations explaining that the wives of your twin sons are due six weeks apart and you are having a joint shower for them. You can order them online from a custom printer, create your own with a computer program or hand make them with card making supplies from the craft store. Be sure to include gift registries for both mothers in each invitation, clearly labeled with the mom's name.
Plan the double shower. Make a guessing pool for which baby will have a bigger birth weight and which mom will have a shorter labor. To feed the guests, set up two tables---on each table serve one mom's favorite snacks and biggest cravings during the pregnancy. This is especially fun if the moms have had completely different cravings.
Make sure that both guests of honor get equal attention on the big day. Take turns opening gifts---if one opens all of her gifts first, the guests may be bored by the time it's the second mom's turn. Assign a friend to each of the moms. The friend can bring drinks and snacks to the mom so she can relax and enjoy her guests.
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