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I have a website that I created a few years ago with a different software. I want to make changes using Visual Site Designer. I have put the FTP information in. Now, how do I pull up my old website to make the changes? I am not computer design savy and need some easy, plain instructions.

Please help.
Jodie
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Please don't shoot the messenger

You can not import websites designed with another program into VSD, its in the name Visual site Designer

What you would need probably is the HTML Editor, but that requires some coding knowledge
Started using CC VSD in January 2009, I don't do HTML code, Sales from CC site exceeding expectations taken me out of semi-retirement
Hosted FREE on CC S DRIVE www.chauffeurdrivenluxurycars.co.uk
My new VSD & SCCP site Oct 2011 www.deloreanjewellery.co.uk
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Viv is pushing to the dark side.:lol:
I can't hear what I'm looking at.
It's easy to overlook something you're not looking for.

This is a site I built for my work.(RSD)
http://esmansgreenhouse.com
This is a site I built for use in my job.(HTML Editor)
https://pestlogbook.com
This is my personal site used for testing and as an easy way to share photos.(RLM imported to RSD)
https://ericrohloff.com
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To use VSD you would need to recreate the site within the software, which I'm sure Viv and Eric and many others that use and have used the program will tell you is not all that difficult to do when you already have all the resources at your fingertips from the current site. Takes a little extra time, but can be a fun venture too. Keep in mind though that you cannot import or export websites from VSD. If you make changes outside of the program they cannot be imported into the program so changes should always be done within the program unless you plan to never update them in it again.

Good luck on your adventure whichever way you decide to go! :)
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I would go with Coffeecup what ever you decide.;) I know I did.:D
I can't hear what I'm looking at.
It's easy to overlook something you're not looking for.

This is a site I built for my work.(RSD)
http://esmansgreenhouse.com
This is a site I built for use in my job.(HTML Editor)
https://pestlogbook.com
This is my personal site used for testing and as an easy way to share photos.(RLM imported to RSD)
https://ericrohloff.com
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Eric Rohloff wrote:
Viv is pushing to the dark side.:lol:

I just blacked out at the thought of mentioning HTML Editor :lol:
Started using CC VSD in January 2009, I don't do HTML code, Sales from CC site exceeding expectations taken me out of semi-retirement
Hosted FREE on CC S DRIVE www.chauffeurdrivenluxurycars.co.uk
My new VSD & SCCP site Oct 2011 www.deloreanjewellery.co.uk
My friendly window cleaner www.mwcwindowcleaner.co.uk

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I was starting to think you were the sith lord.:lol:
I can't hear what I'm looking at.
It's easy to overlook something you're not looking for.

This is a site I built for my work.(RSD)
http://esmansgreenhouse.com
This is a site I built for use in my job.(HTML Editor)
https://pestlogbook.com
This is my personal site used for testing and as an easy way to share photos.(RLM imported to RSD)
https://ericrohloff.com
User 539803 Photo


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Have you ever noticed the anagram of sith, its what i think of code
Started using CC VSD in January 2009, I don't do HTML code, Sales from CC site exceeding expectations taken me out of semi-retirement
Hosted FREE on CC S DRIVE www.chauffeurdrivenluxurycars.co.uk
My new VSD & SCCP site Oct 2011 www.deloreanjewellery.co.uk
My friendly window cleaner www.mwcwindowcleaner.co.uk

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:lol::lol::lol: clever
I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by. (Douglas Adams)
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I have an objection to owning a dog, because of the sith lord

When my wife and son insisted on getting one it got name Tihson "gues who by" :lol:
Started using CC VSD in January 2009, I don't do HTML code, Sales from CC site exceeding expectations taken me out of semi-retirement
Hosted FREE on CC S DRIVE www.chauffeurdrivenluxurycars.co.uk
My new VSD & SCCP site Oct 2011 www.deloreanjewellery.co.uk
My friendly window cleaner www.mwcwindowcleaner.co.uk


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