Thread: ftp vs. a hosting company
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Old 12-09-2007, 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by digital321 View Post
i'm confused... why (or when) would you need to upload your 'files' to an ftp site, and which files are you uploading... versus using your hosting company? is ftp designed for something else other than your website content, i.e. pictures, flash, etc. for uploading? i guess i'm asking when would you use an ftp site for upload... and when would you use your hosting company for uploads... and what content do you upload for both, whew!

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As MentalClinic states FTP is for file transfers...which basically means getting the files that make up your site which are on your hard-drive (ie: transferring them) onto the server that you are hosting them on for all the world to see... Much like transferring money from a checking account to a savings account...it's just a separate tool to make life a little easier. You would have to find an FTP client or program on the Web...I've heard good things about Cute FTP which I believe is free of charge. I personally use a ten year old copy of WS-FTP which suits my needs just fine... Hope this helps. All the best.
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