IWeb 08 won't publish my site when "private" - "Publish Error"

I have created two sites in iWeb. The first is for general viewing, the second (still under construction) is to be restricted by "Make my published site private" username and password. I can publish both sites as "open sites" without problem, but when I try to publish after I check the privacy box for Site 2, I get a "Publish Error" during the publishing process. Any thoughts appreciated.

Welcome to the discussions. This Apple doc may help:
MobileMe: Troubleshooting iWeb publishing issues
And perhaps the "Fix iWeb" section here:
http://www.iwebformusicians.com/WebMusic/iWebTips.html
If not, MobileMe live chat support is now 24/7 — see this announcement. Other Apple support options are here.

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