Server Side Includes (SSI) really is a range of directives that will enable you to incorporate the content of a text file within an HTML file. This way, you can add any kind of content to numerous webpages in your site and modify it by just modifying just one text file. You are able to also add the output of distinctive scripts in order that the current date and time, the IP address of the visitor or the attributes of some file show up on your site. This will allow you to add in some dynamic content to static webpages, making the website more appealing to your visitors and creating a professional look and feel. It will also be simpler to update this content compared to updating every static web page one by one. If you would like to use Server Side Includes in your website, the pages that include the content of some file must be with extension .shtml.

Server Side Includes in Website Hosting

All of the website hosting we offer support Server Side Includes, so you can incorporate dynamic elements to your static website that you host on our cloud system. By making an empty .htaccess file and adding several lines of code inside, you are able to activate SSI for a domain or maybe a subdomain. The file in question needs to be in the specific folder where you will use SSI you'll be able to see the code in our Frequently Asked Questions section, so you do not need any kind of coding experience. Our 24/7 tech support crew will also be in a position to assist you with activating Server Side Includes if you're not certain how to proceed. You should also make sure to modify the extension of all files that are going to use SSI from .html to .shtml and ensure that the links on your website lead to the appropriate files.