a simple trick using the .htaccess file

A simple tutorial which only involves editing one little file. Useful for those of us who have mime-typed extensions or who are creating lots of test design files and want an easy way to make the design they like best their default file.

1. Create a file called .htaccess in the /public_html/ folder if you don’t have it. I think one should be there already when you get your site so if it isn’t you should create it anyway!
2. In the file write the following:

3. Replace best_design.weirdext with the file you want your index page to be.
4. Open your website and if all has worked well, you should have your customized index page.

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