Access/edit existing mobile me domain on iWeb on a new computer

I recently had to change over to a different mac. I think I copied all the correct files I needed from my old mac. These files are now on my new mac. I need some help to find the best way to open up the iWeb software on the new mac and access/edit my existing website which is on mobile me.
I tried going to the domain file and opening it, but it says the document "domain" cannot be opened, then it says, Can’t open file “~/Documents/Domain.sites2.”
I also have the iWeb files on my new mac-- but I am not sure where to begin.

Welcome to Apple Discussions, Brandon.
Your published site on www.me.com is a finished product. It cannot be "opened" as such with iWeb. iWeb only opens it's domain file. Taking what is on www.me.com and putting it into iWeb would be like trying to take a cake and have it become milk, eggs, and flour again. Just not the way it works.
You can take the code of your website and put it back into iWeb piece meal or use an HTML editor to edit it (although this requires knowledge of HTML). But lets not go there quite yet.
The file you need is the file that was on your old computer called "Domain". By default this file is located in Home > Library > Application Support > iWeb > Domain. (aka ~/Library/ApplicationSupport/iWeb/Domain)
Do you have this file from your old computer? If so, put it in the Home > Library > Application Support > iWeb folder and then double-click on it.
If you get the same error message try the following:
Ensure all your software is up to date (Apple Menu > Software Update).
Remove the following to the trash and restart the computer and try again:
Home > Library > Caches (I remove the whole folder. It will be re-generated upon restart.)
Home > Library > Preferences > com.apple.iWeb (There may be more than one. Remove them all.)
If the same error occurs again:
_Make a copy of your domain file
_Create a new folder on your desktop File > New Folder
_Put the copy of your domain in the folder
_Click on the folder and go to File > Get Info
_Go down to the bottom of the Get Info window to the section called "Sharing & Permissions"
_Unlock the padlock at the bottom
_Click on the cog and click on "Apply to enclosed items..."
_Try to open the domain inside the folder
If the same error occurs again, do you have backup copy of your data? http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1553
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