Webspace blues

[mouthuvmine]

Okay, I purchased a bunch of webspace (that 1&1 deal I talked of a few weeks ago if any recalls), and two domains.
My problem is...I haven't a clue what I'm doing. I'm using one of their premade cookie-cutter templates, which is fine, I only need functional at this time.

Problem: They gave me about 120BG of space and 10 FTP accounts. I'm ASSUMING this is the only way to put files (say, ZIPs, for download) on the space I have. I think I set up an FTP account right, but I'm completely at a loss for what to do now. Or does FTP not even work like that? Oiiiiiiii, mah brains!

Thanks to anyone willing to help an uneducated bafoon out.

Click my sig for what I've been able to peice together for the site so far. It's a WiP, that's for sure.

[Baron]

Well, I've only ever used three ways to put files on the net.

1) Hosts with page builders (like you seem to be using) usually have a pretty standard browse 'n' upload tool.

2) You can type an ftp address into your browser (IE, Firefox, etc.) but I don't care for it (I can't remember why I got frustrated with this approach -I haven't done it in years).

3) You use an ftp client (Filezilla is a really good free one).  With the client (which is a program you run on your computer) you see a split screen, with the left being what's on your hard drive and the right being what's on your server space.  All you have to do is enter your IP address or domain name and a password and it will connect for you.  Then its just click and drag from one side to the other.  The advantages of this are that you could transfer an unlimited number of files all at once, and its easy to keep things organized.

[Evil]

I second Filezilla. I'm pretty dumb when it comes to this stuff too and someone recommended Filezilla. Once you figure out how to connect, you're golden.