Putting an audio link on a webpage?

avamarie · 08-17-2009, 07:46 PM

Can anyone tell me how to load an audio mp3 onto a webpage so that when you send someone there, they can right click and download the link?

Thank you!
Tiffani

Daniel Schulz · 08-17-2009, 08:44 PM

Hi Tiffani,

Do you mean something like this?

Code:

<a href="/path/to/file.mp3" title="Right Click (Cmd Click on a Mac) to Download">Download MP3 File</a>

Or do you need something more elaborate?

avamarie · 08-17-2009, 08:52 PM

I guess something like that, as I don't know html, I am not sure how I would translate that to what I am needing, also, I use a pc...

thank you for your help! I am not very savvy with this stuff.

Tiffani

Daniel Schulz · 08-17-2009, 09:04 PM

No problem. I'm using a Toshiba Satellite series notebook with Windows Vista Home Premium. Hopefully that code should work for you. I did forget to mention that /path/to/file.mp3 is just a placeholder. If you can tell me where on your site the MP3 file will be stored, I'll be able to tell you how to write the link to the file on your site. (I'd give you the code for that, but the forum's spam filter isn't letting me add text to show you what the link looks like.)

avamarie · 08-17-2009, 09:25 PM

Thank you so much for your help! I really appreciate it!
Tiffani

Daniel Schulz · 08-17-2009, 09:29 PM

Again, no problem. If you don't mind me asking, what FTP program are you using?

avamarie · 08-17-2009, 09:30 PM

I am using filezilla, is that ok?

avamarie · 08-17-2009, 09:33 PM

I also have fireFtp

Daniel Schulz · 08-17-2009, 10:05 PM

FileZilla is perfect (I use it myself). If you know how to connect to the server, do so. Then go to the file you want to edit (it's a Web page), then right-click and select "View/Edit"

It may complain that the file type isn't associated with a particular program; if it does, go to "Edit > Settings > File Editing" and select "Use a Custom Editor", then find the .exe file for the text editor (such as Notepad or Crimson Editor) and put that in. For example, on my laptop, the location for the Crimson Editor .exe file is at "C:\Program Files\Crimson Editor 3.72\cedt.exe"

Once you're done, click "OK" and try right-clicking the page and selecting "View/Edit" again.

(Edit: Gah, hit the wrong button. The rest of the post is coming up as I rewrite this.)

<rant> Okay, this stupid spam filter is really starting to annoy me - I can't even HELP Tiffani without tripping the filter. </rant>

Lloyd Buchinski · 08-21-2009, 10:24 PM

Since you already have the mp3 uploaded to the site at http://www.reallifefood.com/eatingforenergy.mp3 a link like this would normally do it. <a href="eatingforenergy.mp3">eating for energy.mp3</a> Just put that into the text on the html page at the appropriate place.

This is using the site file system, but some people (not me) prefer to have the full url, as <a href="http://www.reallifefood.com/eatingforenergy.mp3">eating for energy.mp3</a>

A person can then click or double click to play with their default mp3 player, or right click to 'save as' and download the file.

08-17-2009, 07:46 PM	#1
avamarie HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York, NY Posts: 132 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Putting an audio link on a webpage? Can anyone tell me how to load an audio mp3 onto a webpage so that when you send someone there, they can right click and download the link? Thank you! Tiffani

08-17-2009, 08:44 PM	#2
Daniel Schulz Quahog's Most Wanted Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Aurora, Illinois Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Putting an audio link on a webpage? Hi Tiffani, Do you mean something like this? Code: <a href="/path/to/file.mp3" title="Right Click (Cmd Click on a Mac) to Download">Download MP3 File</a> Or do you need something more elaborate?

08-17-2009, 08:52 PM	#3
avamarie HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York, NY Posts: 132 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Putting an audio link on a webpage? I guess something like that, as I don't know html, I am not sure how I would translate that to what I am needing, also, I use a pc... thank you for your help! I am not very savvy with this stuff. Tiffani

08-17-2009, 09:04 PM	#4
Daniel Schulz Quahog's Most Wanted Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Aurora, Illinois Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Putting an audio link on a webpage? No problem. I'm using a Toshiba Satellite series notebook with Windows Vista Home Premium. Hopefully that code should work for you. I did forget to mention that /path/to/file.mp3 is just a placeholder. If you can tell me where on your site the MP3 file will be stored, I'll be able to tell you how to write the link to the file on your site. (I'd give you the code for that, but the forum's spam filter isn't letting me add text to show you what the link looks like.)

08-17-2009, 09:25 PM	#5
avamarie HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York, NY Posts: 132 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Putting an audio link on a webpage? Thank you so much for your help! I really appreciate it! Tiffani

08-17-2009, 09:29 PM	#6
Daniel Schulz Quahog's Most Wanted Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Aurora, Illinois Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Putting an audio link on a webpage? Again, no problem. If you don't mind me asking, what FTP program are you using?

08-17-2009, 09:30 PM	#7
avamarie HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York, NY Posts: 132 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Putting an audio link on a webpage? I am using filezilla, is that ok?

08-17-2009, 09:33 PM	#8
avamarie HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York, NY Posts: 132 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Putting an audio link on a webpage? I also have fireFtp

08-17-2009, 10:05 PM	#9
Daniel Schulz Quahog's Most Wanted Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Aurora, Illinois Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Putting an audio link on a webpage? FileZilla is perfect (I use it myself). If you know how to connect to the server, do so. Then go to the file you want to edit (it's a Web page), then right-click and select "View/Edit" It may complain that the file type isn't associated with a particular program; if it does, go to "Edit > Settings > File Editing" and select "Use a Custom Editor", then find the .exe file for the text editor (such as Notepad or Crimson Editor) and put that in. For example, on my laptop, the location for the Crimson Editor .exe file is at "C:\Program Files\Crimson Editor 3.72\cedt.exe" Once you're done, click "OK" and try right-clicking the page and selecting "View/Edit" again. (Edit: Gah, hit the wrong button. The rest of the post is coming up as I rewrite this.) <rant> Okay, this stupid spam filter is really starting to annoy me - I can't even HELP Tiffani without tripping the filter. </rant>

08-21-2009, 10:24 PM	#10
Lloyd Buchinski copy and paste geek War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,390 Thanks: 68 Thanked 168 Times in 140 Posts	Re: Putting an audio link on a webpage? Since you already have the mp3 uploaded to the site at http://www.reallifefood.com/eatingforenergy.mp3 a link like this would normally do it. <a href="eatingforenergy.mp3">eating for energy.mp3</a> Just put that into the text on the html page at the appropriate place. This is using the site file system, but some people (not me) prefer to have the full url, as <a href="http://www.reallifefood.com/eatingforenergy.mp3">eating for energy.mp3</a> A person can then click or double click to play with their default mp3 player, or right click to 'save as' and download the file.