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I try to build locally (on my computer) then just upload my files when I am ready, but it looks like my client would like to be able to see the site in development, something like

http://www.mysite.com/dev


I was reading this:
http://www.concrete5.org/community/forums/installation/development-...

But I am a little hazy on how exactly this is done.

There is currently a live, non-concrete5 site at:

http://www.mysite.com


How is the best way to approach this? Do I just put all my concrete5 files into "/dev", develop my site, then just move the contents of the "dev" file over into the main www folder when I am ready? Or is it more complicated than that?
 
ScottC replied on at Permalink Reply
ScottC
the absolute easiest way is to use one of those dynamic dns services that allows access to your local dev env via the web. Sorry I haven't personally done this but I know others that have.
Ekko replied on at Permalink Best Answer Reply
Ekko
Yes, it is that simple. Place your build at /site/dev and when its ready you can manually move the files to site/ or use the features for this in cpanel. For better info on the cpanel feature check herehttp://www.concrete5.org/community/forums/usage/i-dont-want-my-c5-w...
nicolechung replied on at Permalink Reply
Just following up. I move the contents out of the site/dev folder into /site and it just works! Wow what a breeze, this is the best CMS ever.

I was anticipating having to go into my DB and rewrite a bunch of image urls...