Plugin Guide – Step 1 – FTP
October 23, 2007 ·
Once you have a hosted WordPress blog, you can upload your own plugins to add all kinds of exciting widgets and special features to your website.
Plugins can be downloaded to your computer from the WordPress Plugin Directory at the click of a button. But…to be able to then upload the plugins to your blog, you need an ftp (File Transfer) program on your computer. This allows you to transfer files from your computer to your blog.
Get an FTP Program
The ftp program I use is Globalscape Cute FTP which you can download from the Globalscape website for $39.99. This program is easy to use. Download it to your computer and setup an icon on your desktop. Once you have opened the program, you need to create a “New Ftp Site”, enter your Hostname, Username and Password, then click Connect. These FTP details are provided by the company who hosts your blog.
How to activate and customise your plugins next…
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