{"id":9673,"date":"2023-03-14T04:32:08","date_gmt":"2023-03-14T04:32:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/?p=9673"},"modified":"2023-03-14T04:32:08","modified_gmt":"2023-03-14T04:32:08","slug":"upload-your-website-to-the-top-spot-mastering-the-art-of-adding-html-files-to-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/upload-your-website-to-the-top-spot-mastering-the-art-of-adding-html-files-to-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Upload Your Website to the Top Spot: Mastering the Art of Adding HTML Files to WordPress&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_49 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" 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type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-6766cf83870d6\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/upload-your-website-to-the-top-spot-mastering-the-art-of-adding-html-files-to-wordpress\/#Unraveling_the_Mysteries_of_Uploading_an_HTML_File_to_WordPress%E2%80%99s_Root_Directory\" title=\"Unraveling the Mysteries of Uploading an HTML File to WordPress&#8217;s Root Directory\">Unraveling the Mysteries of Uploading an HTML File to WordPress&#8217;s Root Directory<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/upload-your-website-to-the-top-spot-mastering-the-art-of-adding-html-files-to-wordpress\/#What_Exactly_is_WordPress\" title=\"What Exactly is WordPress?\">What Exactly is WordPress?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 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href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/upload-your-website-to-the-top-spot-mastering-the-art-of-adding-html-files-to-wordpress\/#Step_1_Craft_an_HTML_File\" title=\"Step 1: Craft an HTML File\">Step 1: Craft an HTML File<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/upload-your-website-to-the-top-spot-mastering-the-art-of-adding-html-files-to-wordpress\/#Step_2_Connect_to_Your_Web_Server\" title=\"Step 2: Connect to Your Web Server\">Step 2: Connect to Your Web Server<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/upload-your-website-to-the-top-spot-mastering-the-art-of-adding-html-files-to-wordpress\/#Step_3_Root_Directory_Navigation\" title=\"Step 3: Root Directory Navigation\">Step 3: Root Directory Navigation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/upload-your-website-to-the-top-spot-mastering-the-art-of-adding-html-files-to-wordpress\/#Step_4_File_Upload\" title=\"Step 4: File Upload\">Step 4: File Upload<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/upload-your-website-to-the-top-spot-mastering-the-art-of-adding-html-files-to-wordpress\/#Step_5_File_Verification\" title=\"Step 5: File Verification\">Step 5: File Verification<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/upload-your-website-to-the-top-spot-mastering-the-art-of-adding-html-files-to-wordpress\/#The_Final_Fallout\" title=\"The Final Fallout\">The Final Fallout<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unraveling_the_Mysteries_of_Uploading_an_HTML_File_to_WordPress%E2%80%99s_Root_Directory\"><\/span>Unraveling the Mysteries of Uploading an HTML File to WordPress&#8217;s Root Directory<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Exactly_is_WordPress\"><\/span>What Exactly is WordPress?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the twisted, labyrinthine world of website creation and management, WordPress CMS stands out as a beacon of user-friendliness and customization flexibility. With its vast range of plugins and themes, creating a tailor-made site or blog has never been easier. But what if you encounter the mind-boggling predicament of needing to upload an HTML file to the root directory of your WordPress site?<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Root_Directory_A_Journey_into_the_Unknown\"><\/span>The Root Directory: A Journey into the Unknown<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before diving headfirst into the convoluted process of HTML file uploading, let&#8217;s first decipher what the root directory is. Also referred to as the document root, it&#8217;s the pinnacle directory of your web server, housing all the files crucial for your website&#8217;s functionality. Typically located in the public_html folder, during WordPress installation, a folder is created in the root directory with all the requisite files and folders. This is commonly referred to as the WordPress installation directory or the &#8220;wp-content&#8221; folder.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Five_Steps_to_Enlightenment_AKA_Uploading_an_HTML_File\"><\/span>The Five Steps to Enlightenment (AKA Uploading an HTML File) <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Assuming you&#8217;re appropriately equipped with an HTML file ready for deployment, follow these five simple steps to upload it to your WordPress site&#8217;s root directory:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Craft_an_HTML_File\"><\/span>Step 1: Craft an HTML File<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The first step in any uphill battle is crafting an HTML file. Fortunately, any text editor like Notepad comes in handy in creating an HTML file. Once you&#8217;re done, save the file under a suitable name with a suitable file extension, e.g., Index.html, Verification.html.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Connect_to_Your_Web_Server\"><\/span>Step 2: Connect to Your Web Server<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>After you&#8217;ve successfully created your HTML file, connect to your web server using an FTP client like FileZilla. You&#8217;ll be prompted to input your hostname, username, password, and port number to form a connection. Alternatively, you can use cPanel&#8217;s File Manager to upload files if you don&#8217;t have FTP access.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Root_Directory_Navigation\"><\/span>Step 3: Root Directory Navigation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve successfully connected to your web server, seamlessly navigate to your WordPress site&#8217;s root directory. Typically situated in the public_html folder, this is where you&#8217;ll upload your HTML file.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_File_Upload\"><\/span>Step 4: File Upload<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Choose to drag and drop the generated HTML file from your computer&#8217;s file manager to the root directory of your WordPress site. Alternatively, right-click on the root directory and select &#8220;Upload&#8221; to pick the HTML file from your computer. Then, wait for the upload to complete.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_File_Verification\"><\/span>Step 5: File Verification<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>After the file has been successfully uploaded to the root directory, check if you can access it through your browser. Simply type the name of the file in the URL, like &#8220;yourdomain.com\/verification.html&#8221; or &#8220;yourdomain.com\/index.html.&#8221; If the file appears, you&#8217;ve successfully uploaded an HTML file to the root directory of your WordPress site.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Final_Fallout\"><\/span>The Final Fallout<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In conclusion, uploading an HTML file to WordPress&#8217;s root directory may seem insurmountable for the uninitiated, but it&#8217;s pretty simple once you follow the above guide. Upload a custom landing page or verify site ownership without knocking your WordPress installation off its axis. Just remember, the root directory contains all website files and folders, so proceed with caution when altering them!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unraveling the Mysteries of Uploading an HTML File to WordPress&#8217;s Root Directory What Exactly is WordPress? 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