Anyone that has a website must know how to use the File Manager that is part of all web hosting packages. While this tutorial uses the free hosting features offered by WA, all of the examples can be used for any web hosting package. The most common uses involve file and directory manipulation as well as uploading individual web pages or images. But the File Manager can be used for much more than that.
For example, one of the most common mistakes people make when trying to publish their site is to FTP their site to the wrong directory/folder. So the next time you publish your site and cannot get to it using your domain name, use the File Manager and make sure you FTP'd your site to the httpdocs folder. If you have a bad typo on your sales page, use the File Manager to make a quick fix to correct the spelling. The changes are instant and you don't need to go thru the FTP process for them to take effect.
A few of the major topics covered in here are:
Accessing the Control Panel
Accessing the File Manager
Getting to Your Root Directory
Delete A File
Create a Recommends Directory
Mask Your Affiliate ID using a Redirect
Changing File/Directory Permissions
Screen shots are provided to help you along. And as always, be sure to back up your files before making any changes as well as after all your changes are made.
Maz - You are welcome. You can do a heck of a lot with the file manager. If you are not hosting at WA, most hosting companies allow you to zip/unzip files. This is a real quick way to upload/download your entire site.
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