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Introduction to transferring files and publishing a site
Publishing a site is uploading (transferring) it to an FTP server so the site can be visited by the public. It also means updating the server-based site with new files and changed files.
Adobe GoLive makes it easy for you to publish a site to an FTP server. You don't need to launch a third-party FTP client to upload files to a server. GoLive has two built-in FTP clients: the FTP tab in the site window and the FTP browser. In fact, using the FTP tab, you never have to leave the workspace of the site window.
It's easy to configure the GoLive FTP clients to connect to an FTP server. GoLive lets you specify an FTP server for your site using the Site Settings dialog box. You can also set up a list of servers available to the application. (See Setting up FTP access.) If your workgroup uses a WebDAV server, GoLive has provisions for specifying WebDAV servers for a specific site or the entire application.
After you've built your site's pages, you prepare the site for publishing by cleaning the site, checking the site for errors, and if necessary, exporting the site. (SeeRefreshing the site window, Cleaning up a site, and Exporting a site.)
FTP tab
When you're ready to publish your site, just connect to the FTP server by clicking the FTP Server Connect/Disconnect button 
in the toolbar. The server directories appear in the FTP tab of the site window. Using the FTP tab is the simplest, most flexible method for uploading your site. And, using the FTP tab keeps the modification dates of your uploaded files on the server in sync with your local files. This lets you streamline and customize the file transfers by using the Incremental Upload, Modified Item Upload, Upload Selection, and Upload All commands. (See About uploads and updates.)
You can also upload selected files or folders by dragging them from the Files tab of the site window into the desired location in the FTP tab. The files or folders are automatically uploaded.
FTP browser
For general file transfers to a server, GoLive provides an FTP browser. The browser lets you choose from a list of servers you define. You upload files and folders by dragging them into the FTP browser window. (See Transferring files with the FTP browser.)
WebDAV
If you use a WebDAV server, GoLive has an WebDAV client for connecting to a WebDAV server. (See Managing a Web site with WebDAV.)
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