Homepage directories are automatically created when an account is established. Once selected, a file name will not change, so each time a cyber column is updated, it replaces the previous column. This allows readers to bookmark the site and return to it for updated columns. Accounts can be either full Online Services ISP accounts or FTP-only accounts. If you are note using Online Services as your Internet service provider, you can still become a Cyber Columnist by utilizing a free Online Services FTP-only account.
Programs are available both commercially and shareware.
A popular FTP program for Macintosh is Fetch and can be found via a Net search using its name. As always, shareware is on the honor system should be registered. The first task is to write a column in HTML format. The use of hypertext linking can enhance the value of a column. And, Cyber Columnists are encouraged to link to other areas of the Online Services site rather than on the Internet at large.