Making MP3 Downloadable

[Littletyler]

I want to make an MP3 downloadable from my website. I created the MP3 and put it on the server using blueFTP. Then I created a link to its address on the webpage. When you click on the link the MP3 will play using quicktime but you can't download it. I also have Media Player on the computer but it didn't open it. So how can I make it a true downloadable and not just an audio?

Thanks

[Tom vR]

Re: Making MP3 Downloadable

How about zipping it first? Then upload the zip file and link to it instead.

[Littletyler]

Re: Making MP3 Downloadable

How do you make a zip file? No clue.

Thanks

[Tom vR]

Re: Making MP3 Downloadable

Download and install Winzip 11.1 from here: http://www.tucows.com/preview/194294

Once installed, open your windows explorer and navigate to your mp3 file. Right-click on it and select Winzip >> Add to xxx.zip (where xxx is the name of your mp3.

If you want to zip several mp3 files in a single zip, then select all required files and right-click and select Add to Zip. Then specify a name for it and zip.

Just practice a bit with it; its easy to use. Here are many people here who will be glad to help should you need more assistance.

[Littletyler]

Re: Making MP3 Downloadable

I zipped one of the files using Justzipit. Now do I just open blueftp and drag the zipped file onto the server? Then do I create a link named after the zip file and put on my website? For example, if the name of my zipfile is "Secretplacepsalms91.mp3" would that be the address of the link I create in order for people to click on and download?

Thanks for your help.

[LadyEye]

Re: Making MP3 Downloadable

No, actually people will be downloading your zip file ... so the link will need to be named after the zip file ...www.etc /nameoffile.zip