Server Side Includes (SSI) really is a list of directives that will enable you to include the content of a text file within an HTML file. In this manner, you're able to add some content to numerous webpages on your site and adjust it by just modifying an individual text file. You are able to furthermore add the output of different scripts so the present date and time, the IP address of the visitor or the attributes of a file show on your website. This shall help you add some dynamic content to static pages, making the website more inviting to your visitors and creating a far more professional appearance. It will be much easier to revise this content in comparison to editing every static page one at a time. If you would like to use Server Side Includes in your website, the pages that include the content of any kind of file need to be with extension .shtml.
Server Side Includes in Cloud Hosting
All the Linux cloud hosting packages we provide support Server Side Includes, so you're able to incorporate dynamic components to your static site that you host on our cloud platform. By creating a clear .htaccess file and typing in some lines of code inside it, you can activate SSI for a domain or perhaps a subdomain. The file concerned should be inside the particular folder where you are going to use SSI and you will find the code within our Frequently Asked Questions section, so you do not need any coding practical experience. The 24/7 technical support staff shall also be capable to help you with activating Server Side Includes if you are not certain what to do. You should also make sure to change the extension of all your files that will implement SSI from .html to .shtml and ensure that the links on your site point to the correct files.
Server Side Includes in Semi-dedicated Hosting
You will be able to enable and employ Server Side Includes with merely a number of clicks with any of the semi-dedicated server plans as the option is supported in the cloud platform where your brand-new account shall be set up. All you have to do would be to make a blank file named .htaccess using your Hepsia Hosting Control Panel and then add a number of lines of code inside. You can find the latter in one of the Help articles available inside of your account, which means you have no need for any kind of programming abilities - it is possible to simply copy the code in question. All pages that are going to utilize Server Side Includes should have a .shtml extension, so in case you add in this option to an existing site, you have to make sure that you update all the links on it.