Making a download page to sell my ebooks

First, place the information you're going to download into its own folder INSIDE your web site folder. Do this on your computer, not inside of Dreamweaver - simply create a new folder inside your site folder, and be sure to name it something strange, such as 349sp13s or some other random series of numbers and letters. After this folder has been created, place a copy of the information you'll be selling inside the folder; when you've done this, you'll be able to upload the folder to your site, just as you would upload any other pages or folders, through your "Files" panel (go to "Window>Files" in Dreamweaver 8).

Naturally, you'll need to create a page with links to the items - this can be the page people are directed to by automatic e-mail after their purchase. You'll also need a list sign up page where people can be directed IMMEDIATELY after their purchase, so they can sign up to receive your download instructions; also, you'll need to create a page
with basic troubleshooting information  - which is where people are directed after they sign up and click the "submit" button.

There are some issues here that your web hosting company should be able to answer for you - especially the list sign up and management for purchasers. I use Third Sphere Hosting company simply because all the tools I need are there, at no additional cost.

Next, you will need to be able to password protect the folder which contains the items you're selling, so that people will not be able to download them before they enter a user ID and a password. Once again, this is something you should be able to accomplish with your web hosting company.

-Harold

H Fann
HelpForWebDesign.com
Jensen-Fann Publishers

Thanks Harold. I spent weeks looking for this answer. Can't wait till your new book comes out on this stuff. Like I said before; your ebook on how to build a web-site in Dreamweaver in 3-6 hours was great and very helpful. I know your new "Tips" book will also be a winner.

Thanks again, MIKE