It is in the template FAQs on this site: http://wiki.bravenet.com/How_do_I_use_a_template_from_my_Templates_service_with_my_hosting_service%3F

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I see. It does say that. But i suspect by "using it with your hosting servide", they simply mean "editing it with the online editors provided by your hosting service". You will notice that this is the last question answered in the Web Templates section. If you instead go to this page you will find more useful information.

Do you know how to edit the template before downloading?

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Wrong question. First you download. Then you edit.

But remember: Your template will probably contain a html file (the webpage), a css file and some extra files (background images, etc.) When you have saved these to your computer, make a copy of everything before you start editing. Otherwise you may have to start downloading again when you want to create page 2. (Or you can do the copying when you have made the changes you intend to apply to all your pages.

If this is a Bravehost template, the html file may be named something like index999.html (if this is template no 999). Rename it to index.html.

Ah......I meant how do you edit before uploading. But if I have to download to my computer to edit, I guess I have to. If I can figure out how. I've been doing my own website for 7 years and suddenly *now* it got complicated.

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You have to DOWNLOAD the template if you want it for your website and things then edit it in an editor.

You can't just edit it on their site


Nothing complicated except you making it complicated.

Probably thought things were still the same from 7 years ago when you started well they are not.

There is an excellent tutorial here, which tells you the basics. The actual editing can be done in Notepad if you like, though there are better programs around. Personally I prefer EditPad, but you'll find one you like.

There are also WYSIWYG editors, but in my opinion, you shouldn't use those until you understand the basics. Using tools you don't understand can backfire if you press the wrong button. Of course, when you understand the basics, you will probably decide you don't need them.

Thanks, I will try that tonight. Even a year ago I used a WYSIWYG editor within the wizard that was very simple to edit as I built the site. I guess upgrades will be with us forever, and I'm not getting any younger! Maybe I should have my 6 year old do this for me? If only she could spell.........

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