frustration with ftp setup

karomesis · 2006-03-16, 12:11 PM

I feel like a complete fool because I cannot set up my ftp client for uploading. I can successfully make the site on my wysiwyg NVU software, but when I want to upload it to the site it uploads to the wrong parts or says path not found. I am guessing it has to do with how my pages are linked, but I am unsure how to link correctly because there is no tutorial for linking folders, directories,ect.

How long did it take you guys to learn how to use your FTP properly? or is it just me?

I can learn the business side easy, but the technical side is proving to be my downfall. Any help is appreciated.

I'm hoping I don't have to learn CSS|shocking|

Kinky · 2006-03-18, 04:11 AM

have you figured your ftp problems out yet? and if not what ftp client are you using to upload your stuff?

Jim · 2006-03-18, 07:27 AM

When I started, I really had no idea what an ftp client was. Netscape, the only browser worth using was my ftp client. That and whatever Microsoft called Windows Explorer back then. When someone told me about wsftp, it made my life a lot easier.

karomesis · 2006-03-18, 12:18 PM

Jim do you mean webshell FTP? That's what I have currently, and I can't seem to figure out how to organize the directories/subdirectories/folders ect to make my simple 4 page site upload from my wysiwgy software.

Kinky, I have yet to figure it out, and am ripping my hair out of my head as I type.My FTP client is WebShell.

eksites · 2006-03-18, 12:21 PM

I've been a dedicated wsftp-le fan for the last 7 or 8 years. Very basic, but you know what's going from where to where. It's just about the only way I ftp, and I use it for big and small files.

Good luck with what you're trying, though.

Useless · 2006-03-18, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karomesis

Jim do you mean webshell FTP? That's what I have currently, and I can't seem to figure out how to organize the directories/subdirectories/folders ect to make my simple 4 page site upload from my wysiwgy software.

Kinky, I have yet to figure it out, and am ripping my hair out of my head as I type.My FTP client is WebShell.

Oh, your trying to upload your files using your page creation/editing software. If you can't figure it out, I'd suggest you upload the pages with a real FTP program. I personally use both FlashFXP and CuteFTP. SmartFTP has a free version. I wish I could help you, but I can't find my way around those WYSIWYG editors.

plateman · 2006-03-18, 02:13 PM

I tryed all those ftp programs and found cute the easiest to use...I think cute has a trial run and thats what I did...

Kinky · 2006-03-18, 02:32 PM

if you want a really good free ftp client ws_ftp95 is free, you can download it here: http://www.ccs.uottawa.ca/download/index.html

it's the WS_FTP LE 5.08 for Windows 95/98

I've never tried uploading with editor software, just save the files into a folder on your comp and upload with a seperate ftp client like others said before

yes Jim I was trying to remember the name of the old Netscape browser, it was Netscape Navigator wasn't it? it was either that or my AOL 1.0

Trev · 2006-03-18, 02:48 PM

I have to agree with UW. Just save your files, close your editor, open your ftp program and upload the files. Just the new pages, or the entire folder if it's new.

Also, I find it nice to have cuteftp sort the file directory by date, so that the newest stuff is always on top. Easy to find what I was working on that way.

karomesis · 2006-03-18, 03:22 PM

Thanks for the replies and links guys

I'm almost there

I'm going to save and upload, and not attempt to reinvent the wheel.

Tommy · 2006-03-18, 07:24 PM

Maybe you should just give up on it

just pretend your site is upload the the web

Loganp8000 · 2006-03-18, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tommy

Maybe you should just give up on it

just pretend your site is upload the the web

Jim · 2006-03-19, 07:52 AM

I think after I used a browser for uploading, I went to cuteftp. Then I found wsftp and that is what I have been using ever since. I also could never get the hang of using the ftp client that comes with most editors. As for using WYSIWYG editors, I never used any of them. I never liked the way they put so much extra junk on the pages that aren't needed.

Surfn · 2006-03-19, 10:52 AM

I'm still using cute ftp. I'm on day 5,000+ of my free trial

MrYum · 2006-03-19, 11:00 AM

I use ws ftp...have been for years

Always use a dedicated ftp client...you'll be a much happier camper in the long run

skishy · 2006-03-19, 01:31 PM

I agree with the guy obove me I wasn't happy with anything until Wizzo told me to use ws ftp

walrus · 2006-03-19, 02:48 PM

CuteFTP is my personal favorite but no matter which one it is, get some FTP software.

CalModels · 2006-03-19, 02:56 PM

my personal opinion... the best ever ftp server/client is filezilla..

http://filezilla.sourceforge.net/

its opensource and stable as hell... very fast and multi threaded... i use both the client and server, and have never had either of them crash ever... which is saying a LOT for a win32 app

karomesis · 2006-03-19, 07:30 PM

just out of curiosity, how many of you guys make from scratch your own freesites,galleries, LL, ect? I am almost at the point where I just order the damn custom templates from someone and start putting the pics/movies in for submissions. I have sales goals for the end of this year and summer of 07 that I need to meet, 6 and 20 sales a day respectively.Every day that goes by without sites to submit is another day lost

Surfn · 2006-03-19, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karomesis

just out of curiosity, how many of you guys make from scratch your own freesites,galleries, LL, ect? I am almost at the point where I just order the damn custom templates from someone and start putting the pics/movies in for submissions. I have sales goals for the end of this year and summer of 07 that I need to meet, 6 and 20 sales a day respectively.Every day that goes by without sites to submit is another day lost

I build everything from scratch. Period. Full stop.

Useless · 2006-03-19, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karomesis

just out of curiosity, how many of you guys make from scratch your own freesites,galleries, LL, ect?

I build every page with CuteHTML, a simple HTML editor.

karomesis · 2006-03-19, 08:06 PM

Useless Warrior and Surfn, how difficult would it be for you guys to just stop using your current editor and use another? easy? a pain in the ass?
Or is it , you've seen one, and you've seen them all?

Surfn · 2006-03-19, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karomesis

Useless Warrior and Surfn, how difficult would it be for you guys to just stop using your current editor and use another? easy? a pain in the ass?
Or is it , you've seen one, and you've seen them all?

I don't use an editor so it would be fairly easy to quit

karomesis · 2006-03-19, 08:24 PM

Surfn, don't tell me you

HAND

CODE?|shocking|

The mere thought of it sends my hands reeling for the phonebook to call an orthopedist.

Surfn · 2006-03-19, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karomesis

Surfn, don't tell me you

HAND

CODE?|shocking|

The mere thought of it sends my hands reeling for the phonebook to call an orthopedist.

It's actually faster once you learn it

2006-03-16, 12:11 PM	#1
karomesis Are you sure this is the Sci-Fi Convention? It's full of nerds! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: pepperell,Massachusetts. Posts: 264	frustration with ftp setup I feel like a complete fool because I cannot set up my ftp client for uploading. I can successfully make the site on my wysiwyg NVU software, but when I want to upload it to the site it uploads to the wrong parts or says path not found. I am guessing it has to do with how my pages are linked, but I am unsure how to link correctly because there is no tutorial for linking folders, directories,ect. How long did it take you guys to learn how to use your FTP properly? or is it just me? I can learn the business side easy, but the technical side is proving to be my downfall. Any help is appreciated. I'm hoping I don't have to learn CSS\|shocking\|

2006-03-18, 04:11 AM	#2
Kinky HEY NOW! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: in the Matrix Glitching on an Endless Loop. Loop. Loop. Loop. Loo Posts: 1,218	have you figured your ftp problems out yet? and if not what ftp client are you using to upload your stuff? __________________ don't mind me im nothing but nonsense <3

2006-03-18, 02:13 PM	#7
plateman What can I do - I was born this way LOL Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: ohio Posts: 3,086	I tryed all those ftp programs and found cute the easiest to use...I think cute has a trial run and thats what I did... __________________ Submit to: Porn O Plenty XXX Links Reality Here

2006-03-18, 02:32 PM	#8
Kinky HEY NOW! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: in the Matrix Glitching on an Endless Loop. Loop. Loop. Loop. Loo Posts: 1,218	if you want a really good free ftp client ws_ftp95 is free, you can download it here: http://www.ccs.uottawa.ca/download/index.html it's the WS_FTP LE 5.08 for Windows 95/98 I've never tried uploading with editor software, just save the files into a folder on your comp and upload with a seperate ftp client like others said before yes Jim I was trying to remember the name of the old Netscape browser, it was Netscape Navigator wasn't it? it was either that or my AOL 1.0 __________________ don't mind me im nothing but nonsense <3 Last edited by Kinky; 2006-03-18 at 02:54 PM.. Reason: university of ottawa tricked me again!

2006-03-18, 02:48 PM	#9
Trev Is it over already? Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: the beautiful shores of Lake Erie Posts: 890	I have to agree with UW. Just save your files, close your editor, open your ftp program and upload the files. Just the new pages, or the entire folder if it's new. Also, I find it nice to have cuteftp sort the file directory by date, so that the newest stuff is always on top. Easy to find what I was working on that way. __________________ Hey buddy... can you spare a sig?

2006-03-18, 07:27 AM	#3
Jim Banned Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mohawk, New York Posts: 19,477	When I started, I really had no idea what an ftp client was. Netscape, the only browser worth using was my ftp client. That and whatever Microsoft called Windows Explorer back then. When someone told me about wsftp, it made my life a lot easier.

2006-03-18, 12:18 PM	#4
karomesis Are you sure this is the Sci-Fi Convention? It's full of nerds! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: pepperell,Massachusetts. Posts: 264	Jim do you mean webshell FTP? That's what I have currently, and I can't seem to figure out how to organize the directories/subdirectories/folders ect to make my simple 4 page site upload from my wysiwgy software. Kinky, I have yet to figure it out, and am ripping my hair out of my head as I type.My FTP client is WebShell.

2006-03-18, 12:21 PM	#5
eksites Heh Heh Heh! Lisa! Vampires are make believe, just like elves and gremlins and eskimos! Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 73	I've been a dedicated wsftp-le fan for the last 7 or 8 years. Very basic, but you know what's going from where to where. It's just about the only way I ftp, and I use it for big and small files. Good luck with what you're trying, though.

2006-03-18, 03:22 PM	#10
karomesis Are you sure this is the Sci-Fi Convention? It's full of nerds! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: pepperell,Massachusetts. Posts: 264	Thanks for the replies and links guys I'm almost there I'm going to save and upload, and not attempt to reinvent the wheel.

2006-03-18, 07:24 PM	#11
Tommy NYC Boy That Moved To The Island Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 2,940	Maybe you should just give up on it just pretend your site is upload the the web __________________ Accepting New partners

2006-03-19, 07:52 AM	#13
Jim Banned Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mohawk, New York Posts: 19,477	I think after I used a browser for uploading, I went to cuteftp. Then I found wsftp and that is what I have been using ever since. I also could never get the hang of using the ftp client that comes with most editors. As for using WYSIWYG editors, I never used any of them. I never liked the way they put so much extra junk on the pages that aren't needed.

2006-03-19, 10:52 AM	#14
Surfn If you don’t take a chance the Angels won’t dance Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Earth on occasion Posts: 8,812	I'm still using cute ftp. I'm on day 5,000+ of my free trial __________________ Surfn's Links Are you a partner?

2006-03-19, 11:00 AM	#15
MrYum Arghhhh...submit yer sites ya ruddy swabs! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Sunny Florida! Posts: 5,108	I use ws ftp...have been for years Always use a dedicated ftp client...you'll be a much happier camper in the long run __________________ Porno Flixxx Submissions SOTI Site Submissions Free Porn Resource Submissions

2006-03-19, 01:31 PM	#16
skishy Internet! Is that thing still around? Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 5	I agree with the guy obove me I wasn't happy with anything until Wizzo told me to use ws ftp

2006-03-19, 02:48 PM	#17
walrus Oh no, I'm sweating like Roger Ebert Join Date: May 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,773	CuteFTP is my personal favorite but no matter which one it is, get some FTP software. __________________ Naked Girlfriend Porn TGP free partner account

2006-03-19, 02:56 PM	#18
CalModels Trying is the first step towards failure Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 122	my personal opinion... the best ever ftp server/client is filezilla.. http://filezilla.sourceforge.net/ its opensource and stable as hell... very fast and multi threaded... i use both the client and server, and have never had either of them crash ever... which is saying a LOT for a win32 app __________________ My Amateur Calgary Models

2006-03-19, 07:30 PM	#19
karomesis Are you sure this is the Sci-Fi Convention? It's full of nerds! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: pepperell,Massachusetts. Posts: 264	just out of curiosity, how many of you guys make from scratch your own freesites,galleries, LL, ect? I am almost at the point where I just order the damn custom templates from someone and start putting the pics/movies in for submissions. I have sales goals for the end of this year and summer of 07 that I need to meet, 6 and 20 sales a day respectively.Every day that goes by without sites to submit is another day lost

2006-03-19, 08:06 PM	#22
karomesis Are you sure this is the Sci-Fi Convention? It's full of nerds! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: pepperell,Massachusetts. Posts: 264	Useless Warrior and Surfn, how difficult would it be for you guys to just stop using your current editor and use another? easy? a pain in the ass? Or is it , you've seen one, and you've seen them all?

2006-03-19, 08:24 PM	#24
karomesis Are you sure this is the Sci-Fi Convention? It's full of nerds! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: pepperell,Massachusetts. Posts: 264	Surfn, don't tell me you HAND CODE?\|shocking\| The mere thought of it sends my hands reeling for the phonebook to call an orthopedist.