Publish iWeb without .mac

I'm new to iWeb. I have a domain name from godaddy already. I have read many posts and figured out how to forward my domain to the web.mac.com/address. Like many other people, I don't want to pay the .mac price. (I am currently using the trial version.) So from reading the discussion board, here is what I have gathered to do when my trial version comes close to expiration:
1. download a "client" such as fetch or captain ftp.
2. remove the forwarding on godaddy.
3. continue creating my website on iWeb.
4. upload the website to my godaddy server using the "client"
Is this right??? If I am missing any steps, please advise.
Thanks!
Lisa
Powerbook G4   Mac OS X (10.4.4)  

Thank you for your web site and it's help to us illiterate folk here.
I've been able to use iWeb and publish to my godaddy account (through Fetch). However, I've hit a snag that I don't like. Is there a work around?
I used my domain name in my iWeb title (I -think- I understood you correctly) and my web site connects to my iWeb creation. However, the file name that seems to work is a bunch of gibberish numbers (AC29F712-7153-407E-8024-B76605D2C125). It is the file name that iWeb gave to my creation. I did not name it thus.
I've tried to rename it on my HD and upload it (Home, index, default) but then my home page will not automatically recognize it when I type it (and yes, I've cleaned my cache...numerous times between trials).
My home page will -only- recognize a freshly uploaded gibberish folder (AC29F712-7153-407E-8024-B76605D2C125).
I know there is a work around. Can you help a poor gal out? :^)
Web page: http://www.lightdiver.com
Thanks (I'll try and hold off playing with it for awhile so you can see where I'm at). ;^)
G4 PB   Mac OS X (10.4.5)  

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