Mark Hultgren   Wordpress Specialist
Hi San,
I use Filezilla and you will like the price - FREE!!

It will keep track of your login info and is easy to use. You will want to download the Client from this page.
http://filezilla-project.org/

When you get your domain, you should also get an ftp account on your server that you can log into using the same info as when you log into your cpanel. All you need to do is install the client on your home computer and then login to your FTP account using Filezilla.

If you need more help, I have a video about using FTP I can upload to my server for you.
Dec 21st 2007 06:38   

Susan coils   Web Design & Marketing Services for Small Business
Thanks MK.
Looking at it now. Why they can't just make something where you just click a button and 'attach' a file is beyond me. I mean, you'd hve thought with all this technology even the button clicking would be automated. LOL.

Still, one day I will wake up and POOF, it will all make sense.
Dec 21st 2007 10:33   

Mark Hultgren   Wordpress Specialist
Actually, it is a drag n drop interface, once you have the connection set up, you just drag the folder or file(s) from one side to the other, upload to the right and download to the left.
The only button you gotta click is the one to connect to your domain!
Dec 21st 2007 10:37   

Eric Smith   Online Professional
coffee cup has an easy to use ftp program as well.

You also have the option of using the file upload manager in cPanel if you host supports cPanel management. Not recommended for "all" file types but its great for basic (html) websites.
Dec 21st 2007 13:55   

Jean DAndrea   Retired
I use ACE FTP - the free version - it's very easy to use,
and the price is well within your range. FREE !
Have used this one for a couple of years now, and really like it.

http://software.visicommedia.com/en/products/aceftpfreeware/

Jean
Dec 21st 2007 16:50   

Jenny Stewart   
Hi - i use the Smart ftp programme - which even I find easy to use - so it ha to be easy! LOL

I had the free version, but upgraded last year as I use it so much.

Jenny
Dec 21st 2007 16:56   

Bj aka Bill Brown   Hosting and Backup Service provider
Hi Jenny,

Smart ftp is no longer free its 30 trial then pay.


Dec 22nd 2007 11:18   

Bj aka Bill Brown   Hosting and Backup Service provider
Personally I use ws_ftp pro. from ipswitch.com


This is however a paid one but for the amount of ftp work i do it is well worth it.


Dec 22nd 2007 11:20   

David Dubb   ESL Coach + InternetWork Marketer
Hi San,

I also use FileZilla. Extremely easy to use.
Take care and Merry Christmas to everyone.
Dec 23rd 2007 00:44   

Tina Gsi  
I dont hv any yet. Anyway i got some idea about tht in this discussion. Im appreciating it. Thanks for ur dscusion.
Dec 23rd 2007 04:10   

Michael Jensen   
Hi San.

Here I will contribute with my choice.

I simply use "TotalCommander" - it is very easy to use!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Michael K. Jensen
Copenhagen, Denmark
Dec 23rd 2007 05:57   

Jan Meyntjes   
San,
You do not need a seperate FTP.
It all depends on whether you use Internet Explorer or Mozilla. Mozilla has a small little add-on called FireFTP which should more than satisfy your needs.
It quickly installs, setup is quick provided you have all the setup information at hand and should not be technically challenging to you.
Your hosting company should also provide you with a window/applet to upload your website, so you should check with them first.
Dec 23rd 2007 19:50   

Susan coils   Web Design & Marketing Services for Small Business
wow, so many to choose from. Trust me Janno, you have no idea just how technically challenged I am. LOL.
I don't use Mozilla, (not even sure what it is). My default browser is Yahoo, though I do have IE.
And yes, I noticed in my cp that there was a thing (don't you love it when I put in the technical jargon) for uploading files. So I have uploaded what I hope is my main page. No doubt Bj will be able to tell me (unless I've crashed his whole server) when he sees whatever it is I've done.
This is really something I need to get to grips with though. resolution number 1 for 2008 methinks!
Dec 24th 2007 10:43