FTP Software

One question I’ve gotten a lot is what FTP software I use for moving files back and forth to websites. While using WordPress as a CMS can ease a lot of the FTP load, it can’t completely eliminate it, so you’ll have to get familiar with FTP software at some point in your affiliate/webmaster career.

WS_FTP is probably the most prevalent FTP software, lots of people love it and swear by it, and I’ve used it in the past and been very happy with it. It’s got lots of nice features, bells and whistles, the whole nine yards. WS_FTP is easy enough for beginners to use but it’s also got some nice features for power users, too. The only hitch is that it’s not a free product, and will run you around $60.

I currently use FileZilla, which is a free, open-source FTP program. Very easy to install, and while the interface takes a bit getting used to, it’s worked perfectly for me and I have had no complaints whatsoever. I’ve seen some complaints by power users that it can’t handle more advanced functions that WS_FTP can, but if you’re only occasionally moving files, changing permissions, etc., it can definitely handle that, and it’s hard to beat the price.

Lots of people swear by SmartFTP, which is another popular free FTP program. I haven’t personally used it, so no direct experience with it, but this one gets nods and thumbs up from many folks out on the Internet tubes.

FTP Software and related information can be found in Affiliate Toolbox, Getting Started