ftp connection to domain

Why would you want to FTP connect to your auctiva store, i.e. do file transfer?

Maybe I'm missing something or not understanding your purpose, but let me clarify what a domain name is.

The registered domain name is simply a reserved unique name tied to a device's IP address location on the internet? In this case, the name (purchased through Auctiva) is tied to the server at Auctiva hosting your auctiva ebay store. It's a way to personalize or enhance the identity of your store to customers, but isn't techically a service (e.g. hosting) by itself.

Danno

Ahhh.....just thought of a good analogy. You bought personalized licenses plates for a car, but the plates won't make the car run any differently.....just looks good and are hopefully memorable to those that see them!

Hey Jeff....If you like that analogy, go ahead and put it on the Domain sales page. It might help folks understand what the Domain Name does for them. Isn't the 1st time I've detected confusion on the subject.

Thanks for the reply.

Purchased the domain name thinking it would be a regular website, not just an Auctiva store. I had wanted to include info (ebooks, etc.) that people could download and was told that ftp was how to do it. So it's not possible to include free ebooks, etc.?

Good analogy by the way. Guess instead of "buying personalized license plates" should have purchased a different vehicle (buying the domain name outright).

Thanks again.

Is there any way that I can include all seller details in a listing instead of selecting just one? I too am a newbie. Also I purchased a domain name under the same impression. Where can I use it to the best advantage?
Thank you

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I had wanted to include info (ebooks, etc.) that people could download and was told that ftp was how to do it. So it's not possible to include free ebooks, etc.?

ebay just implemented a new policy eliminating the auctioning/selling of downloadable material, including ebooks.

Auctiva isn't currently offering full eCommerce services, although they've stated IT'S COMING.

Jeff....it is a CONFUSING PRODUCT for those that don't have a techie knowledge of the NET.

Danno

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Where can I use it to the best advantage?

If you've chosen a good name, use it to advertise your Store and hopefully buyers will remember and bookmark or go there 1st when purchasing the type of product(s) you sell.

Danno

Thanks for the reply.

Wasn't trying to sell ebooks (I thought ebay stilled allowed them in the classified ads), just offer them free. Anyway, got a different domain name/different site and managed to get ftp working on the first try (checked first to make sure it was allowed!)

Thanks again for the help Danno!

Maria

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Originally posted by GoalieMom:
Thanks for the reply.

Purchased the domain name thinking it would be a regular website, not just an Auctiva store...

GoalieMom,

If you purchased your domain name through Auctiva, this is not equivalent to a website purchase of the sort you can FTP to. It's meant for your Auctiva Store home page, and you cannot FTP to your Auctiva Store home page. The Auctiva Store page is meant to be a place to showcase your Auctiva listings, and the Auctiva Store, unlike eBay stores, is free (except for your domain). The use of a personalized domain name you purchased from us is meant to increase traffic to your page and make it appear more professional.

Hope this helps!

Thanks!

I originally wanted to use Auctiva to do ftp (now I know I can't), but I do have a great place to list my auctions. It makes it so much easier to do and to keep track of.

So, even though I intended one thing and wound up with another, I am very pleased.

Thanks again, Maria