FTP Hosting If you are a beginner on the web and just want to build a site with 3 or 4 web pages and never expect to want to add more features, then you do not need to consider using FTP (File Transfer Protocol). However, in most cases FTP should be one of the main considerations when finding web hosting. FTP software gives you the freedom to build your website at home with whatever tools you choose, and then upload those files quickly to your web host. With FTP you do not have the size limitations that email does, plus you have a more secure way of sending information.
FTP software is usually easy to learn and it makes transferring files fast and efficient. Most web hosting providers offer FTP support, however you do need to check and make sure that the plan you chose includes FTP. The cheap web hosting packages sometimes only include web templates and do not allow you to build your own site and upload the files. If you have any question if FTP web hosting is provided and it is not clear on the web hosting company information page, then they probably do not offer FTP support. If that is the case, you should find another web hosting company. Even if you do not need FTP web hosting right now, perhaps in the future you will want to expand and enhance your site and will want the benefits of using FTP and you will spend more time and money changing web hosts rather than keeping the web host and changing plans. Website Hosting - FTP by rwg.biz |
