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Upload Multi-File Websites

Learn how to host complete websites with multiple HTML pages, CSS stylesheets, JavaScript files, and assets. Master advanced static site hosting with proper file organization and structure.

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Advanced hosting

What are Multi-File Websites?

Multi-file websites are complete web projects that consist of multiple interconnected files including HTML pages, CSS stylesheets, JavaScript files, images, fonts, and other assets. Unlike single-file websites, they maintain a proper project structure with organized file relationships.

Typical File Structure

📁 my-website/
📄 index.html
📄 about.html
📁 css/
📄 styles.css
📁 js/
📄 main.js
📁 images/
🖼️ logo.png
📁 fonts/
📄 custom.woff2

Key Advantages

  • Organized Code: Separation of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for maintainability
  • Multiple Pages: Support for complex navigation and site structure
  • Asset Management: Proper organization of images, fonts, and media files
  • Performance: Optimized loading with separate resource files

Supported File Types & Organization

Understanding the different file types and their roles helps you organize your multi-file website effectively. Each file type serves a specific purpose in your website structure.

HTML Files (Entry Points)

Purpose & Usage:

  • • Main entry point (usually index.html)
  • • Additional pages (about.html, contact.html)
  • • Contains references to CSS and JS files
  • • Maximum file size: 5MB per HTML file

Requirements:

  • • Must use relative paths for resources
  • • Include proper HTML structure
  • • Reference external CSS and JS files
  • • Valid HTML syntax required

CSS Stylesheets

Purpose & Usage:

  • • Styling and layout definitions
  • • Responsive design rules
  • • Custom fonts and animations
  • • Maximum file size: 2MB per CSS file

Best Practices:

  • • Organize by component or page
  • • Use relative paths for assets
  • • Minify for production
  • • Follow consistent naming conventions

JavaScript Files

Purpose & Usage:

  • • Interactive functionality
  • • Dynamic content manipulation
  • • API integrations and data handling
  • • Maximum file size: 2MB per JS file

Supported Formats:

  • • Standard JavaScript (.js)
  • • ES6 modules (.mjs)
  • • Both classic and module types
  • • External library integration

Assets & Media Files

Supported Asset Types:

  • • Images: JPG, PNG, GIF, SVG, WebP
  • • Fonts: WOFF, WOFF2, TTF, OTF
  • • Icons and favicons
  • • Maximum file size: 5MB per asset

Organization Tips:

  • • Group by type (images/, fonts/)
  • • Use descriptive filenames
  • • Optimize file sizes for web
  • • Maintain consistent folder structure

How Multi-File Website Hosting Works

Our multi-file hosting system analyzes your HTML files to understand the website structure and automatically manages file relationships and paths for seamless deployment.

1

HTML File Analysis

Upload your main HTML file first. Our system automatically parses it to identify all referenced CSS, JavaScript, and asset files using advanced HTML analysis.

<link rel="stylesheet" href="css/styles.css">
<script src="js/main.js"></script>
<img src="images/logo.png" alt="Logo">
2

Guided File Upload

Based on the analysis, you'll be prompted to upload each referenced file. The system guides you through uploading CSS files, JavaScript files, and assets in the correct order.

3

Path Mapping & Structure

The hosting system creates intelligent path mappings that preserve your original file structure while ensuring all resources load correctly from their expected locations.

4

Instant Deployment

Once all files are uploaded, your complete website goes live instantly with proper MIME types, caching headers, and optimized delivery through our global CDN.

dplooy.com Multi-File Website Hosting

Advanced hosting platform designed specifically for complex static websites

Advanced Features

  • Intelligent File Analysis

    Automatic detection of file dependencies and structure

  • Structure Preservation

    Maintains your original file organization and paths

  • Global CDN Delivery

    Fast loading worldwide with optimized caching

Technical Specifications

File Size Limits

HTML: 5MB, CSS/JS: 2MB, Assets: 5MB

Supported File Types

HTML, CSS, JS, Images, Fonts, Icons

Deployment Speed

Complete websites live in under 60 seconds

Custom Subdomains

Professional URLs with SSL included

Multi-File Website Best Practices

✅ Organization Tips

📁 Logical Folder Structure

Group related files in folders (css/, js/, images/, fonts/)

🔗 Relative Path Usage

Always use relative paths, never absolute URLs

📝 Consistent Naming

Use clear, descriptive filenames without spaces

⚡ File Optimization

Compress images and minify CSS/JS for faster loading

❌ Common Mistakes

🚫 Absolute Paths

Avoid /css/styles.css, use css/styles.css instead

📦 Missing Dependencies

Upload all files referenced in your HTML

🔗 External Dependencies

Include all fonts and libraries, don't rely on external CDNs

📏 Large File Sizes

Respect file size limits and optimize for web delivery

Technical Requirements & Considerations

Performance Guidelines

Image Optimization

Use WebP format when possible, compress JPEGs to 80-85% quality

CSS Efficiency

Minimize CSS files, remove unused styles, use efficient selectors

JavaScript Optimization

Minify JS files, remove console.log statements, optimize for production

Cross-Platform Compatibility

Responsive Design

Test on multiple screen sizes, use flexible layouts

Browser Support

Test across different browsers, use web standards

Font Loading

Include web fonts in your upload, use font-display: swap

Step-by-Step Upload Process

1

Prepare Your Website Files

Organize your files locally with proper structure. Ensure your main HTML file (usually index.html) references all CSS, JavaScript, and asset files using relative paths.

2

Upload Main HTML File

Start by uploading your primary HTML file. Our system will automatically analyze it and identify all referenced CSS, JavaScript, and asset files that need to be uploaded.

3

Upload Referenced Files

Follow the guided process to upload each referenced file. You'll be prompted to upload CSS files first, then JavaScript files, and finally all asset files like images and fonts.

4

Deploy and Test

Once all files are uploaded, your website deploys instantly. Test all functionality, navigation, and ensure all resources load correctly on different devices and browsers.

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