Posted by Michelle/AL on 9/16/06 9:42pm
Msg #146567

FTP Recc's for my website please

I'm ready to upload my website but I need to select an FTP. 1) If you had to choose between - a) Dreamweaver; b) Frontpage; c) Cupertino; or d) something else - which would it be? 2) I know most FTP's allow you 30 day free trial. But don't I have to eventually purchase an FTP so that I can continue to maintain my site? Or do people just keep signing up for a free 30 day trial from different companies? (PS: I did check SEARCH before posting this message.) Thank you for any input.

Reply by BarbaraL_CA on 9/16/06 10:22pm
Msg #146570

Whoever you host your website with should have ftp and file transfer software to handle this.
Example: I host my site with Bravenet and they have FTP and upload/download capability.
I pay $83.40/year ($6.95/mo) for hosting.

Here is my affiliate link if you want to check it out http://www.bravenet.com/webtools/template/index.php?csid=337&afilid=2261656360

Reply by Gerry_VT on 9/16/06 10:47pm
Msg #146571

I compose my web pages with EMACS or Wordpad and upload the files with Internet Explorer. Just use the web site address your web hosting company gives you for uploading, and put ftp:// in front of it instead of http://

Ok, this method takes a lot of getting used to, and is best for simple web sites, but there is no additional cost.

Reply by Michelle/AL on 9/16/06 10:57pm
Msg #146572

Thanks BarbaraL & Gerry...you mean no one uses Dreamweaver?

Gerry, I tried Internet Explorer for the very reason that it's free. It doesn't work well with sites produced by or with Directnic (at least that's what I'm told). BarbaraL, while I do have hosting included in my package, unfortunately I still have to find an FTP.

Reply by PAW on 9/16/06 11:11pm
Msg #146573

Re: ...you mean no one uses Dreamweaver

Dreamweaver, FrontPage, etc. are not FTP utilities, but web page design and publishing utilities. That is, as a part of the program, they allow you to 'publish' your website, which includes uploading the files to your webhost.

If you want a good, imo, FTP utility, I recommend CuteFTP (http://www.cuteftp.com/) from GlobalScape. I've been using their software for almost 10 years.

I do use FrontPage for my website designing, primarily because I'm used to it.

Reply by Gary_CA on 9/17/06 12:29pm
Msg #146605

You'd do well to get used to Dreamweaver...

Frontpage is known to write some pretty ugly code PAW. Dreamweavers a bit of a pain at first, but not so bad, and my webhead friends say the end result is much better.

I only mess with webpages when I must, so I'm relying on second hand info for that comment.

Reply by PAW on 9/17/06 8:33pm
Msg #146659

Re: You'd do well to get used to Dreamweaver...

I write my own code and use FP just as a vehicle. You're right, FP can write some pretty funky code.

Reply by BrendaTx on 9/17/06 9:36pm
Msg #146661

Re: ...you mean no one uses Dreamweaver

**I do use FrontPage for my website designing, primarily because I'm used to it.**

Yep. Me too, Paul.

Gary, you can also strip the "funky" stuff out with a any number of free software which will "tidy" up the code for you. I usually don't bother, but it is doable.

Here is a tidy page: http://www.w3.org/People/Raggett/tidy/
Here is "Chami" which has "tidy" tools in it.
http://www.html-kit.com/docs/hkt/windows/

I have Dreamweaver and all that jazz, too. FP is just easier for me.

Reply by BarbaraL_CA on 9/16/06 11:11pm
Msg #146574

Try WS-FTP LE - it's free and works well...

http://www.download.com/3000-2160-10018456.html

Reply by Michelle/AL on 9/17/06 12:53am
Msg #146580

Thanks PAW & Barbara

Since I saw PAW's posting first I used CuteFP. I seemed easy enough. Not sure how long it takes for me to view the site online but I'm going to give it a few hours. Besides I'm sleepy. I appreciate the both of you responding.

Reply by Dianne Arias on 9/17/06 6:45pm
Msg #146640

Re: Thanks PAW & Barbara

Tucows.com and Download.com both have programs you can use to upload your website to your server. Do a search on thier site for utitilities, FTP. FTP is just a program that does the uploading. It does not aid in creating a website. Both CuteFTP and WSftp are good programs. You said you aren't sure how long it takes to view your site after uploading .. if you did it correctly you would be able to see it immediately.

You can also search in the above websites for free html editors (I suggest wysiwyg editor if you aren't familiar with coding). I happen to create websites and also provide excellent hosting at extremely affordable prices. I'm even thinking of maybe making a hosting package just for my notary friends that is extremely cost efficient. Anyway, if you get stuck give me a holler and I'll try to help. ~Dianne

Reply by MichiganAl on 9/17/06 1:57am
Msg #146582

For FTP, CuteFTP is easy to use

For web design, Dreamweaver over Frontpage every day of the week.

Reply by NCLisa on 9/17/06 6:31am
Msg #146586

I don't use any ftp that is embedded in the design programs. I prefer ftp voyager. I've tried so many of the ftp programs, and it is by far the best. But I have many other uses for it than just maintaining my website.

Reply by Ernest__CT on 9/17/06 6:39am
Msg #146587

FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol.

Nearly every operating system (including Windoze) has a version thereof. You do NOT need to purchase anything in order to upload and download files. Anyone who would like a brief tutorial is welcome to send email to me. If there is sufficient interest, I'll create a Page on my Web Site.

Reply by PAW on 9/18/06 7:20am
Msg #146677

Online Tutorial on using FTP

WS_FTP has an online tutorial that can be viewed that explains the basics of FTPing.
http://www.ipswitch.com/Support/WS_FTP/tutorials/tours/index.htm

Reply by Michelle/AL on 9/17/06 10:33pm
Msg #146663

Thank You for all the responses...

....I did go with CuteFP and it was user friendly. If I can't view my webpage tonight then I'll probably email one of you directly.