YouLoad

YouLoad FREE Trial available with release of YouLoad 2.0

nick@load.com — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 06:22:42 GMT

Earlier this month Load.com announced the release of YouLoad 2.0 at Photoshop World 2007 in Las Vegas, NV. An upgrade to our already popular large file delivery service, YouLoad now comes standard with a File Upload Page for ALL service levels (Enterprise, Professional, and Basic). What's more, YouLoad Enterprise received the biggest change enabling subscribers to further customize their Upload Pages. By utilizing the Custom Form Builder included with YouLoad Enterprise, subscribers can now collect pertinent information about the uploaded file or the sender. This came as a welcome upgrade to many of our business-level subscribers like CBS Outdoor and Bella Pictures who often exchange hundreds of files each month.

YouLoad 2.0 continues to grow in popularity with photographers, architects, graphic designers, and multimedia specialists. If you're looking for a fully customizable solution to your large file exchange problems, give YouLoad a try! For 30-Days, you can try out our Enterprise level service absolutely FREE and send AND receive as many files as you wish.

If you're interested in bulk-access to your YouLoad Large File Delivery service, please feel free to contact our corporate offices by calling 702.898.1234 and ask to speak to a Load Sales Representative.

I use AOL and have a question about downloading a YouLoad file. What should I do?

jan@load.com — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 18:26:00 GMT

AOL users receiving file notifications from YouLoad may need to follow the steps below to access the sent file:

1. A dialog box may appear asking, "Do you wish to open this e-mail?" If you see this message, click "yes".

2. Click "Show Images & Enable Links" in the upper-right corner of the e-mail window.

3. Highlight and copy the link (Example only: http://download.youload.load.com/default.aspx?txid=5bERQiKGclPgR%22) and paste it into the address bar of a Non-AOL browser, such as Internet Explorer.

Following these steps should allow you to download the sent file.

I can only receive files from other LOAD members with YouLoad Basic? Is this correct?

jan@load.com — Thu, 24 May 2007 17:33:00 GMT

This is correct. As a YouLoad Basic subscriber, technically you can receive files directly to your account, but only if another user is a YouLoad subscriber. Our system will automatically identify your e-mail address and place the file in your account on the fly. If you need a File Upload Page, the only service that offers that option is YouLoad Enterprise.

If you would like to upgrade your account, please contact support@load.com and we will assist you with this.

Create Magazine Uses YouLoad for the 2007 Create Awards Contest

nick@load.com — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 02:31:00 GMT

As an existing YouLoad subscriber, Create Magazine had found our large file delivery service to be very easy and intuitive for existing advertisers to upload their artwork for upcoming issues of the mag. Even better from Load.com's perspective was the overwhelmingly positive response we received from Create's internal staff when accessing and downloading files from the YouLoad service. Used for downloading incoming files, tracking sent files, and fully branding the Upload interface, Create was up and running in no time and found a solid alternative to FTP servers. (Note: For those of you that are in the design/marketing industry and aren't familiar Create's fantastic mag, definitely go to their site and subscribe. The creative concepts and inspiration alone are worth the money).

So, when the time came for Create Magazine's annual contest, The Create Awards, they contacted Load.com to see if they could have another instance of the YouLoad service installed for all incoming submissions for the 2007 contest. We're honored to help Create Magazine with this year's contest and would absolutely recommend checking out their publication. If you have any great design work or were a part of a great creative project during this past year, be sure to submit your entries to Create Magazine and check out their site for more information. Also, be sure to keep an eye out for our half-page ad designed by our Art Director, Steve Reed.

On a personal level, I love the simplicity of YouLoad. Other than LoadDNS, it is hands down my favorite service because of its overall simplicity. For many businesses, the ability to create multiple instances of the YouLoad service for internal staff and different departments has been a welcomed change from traditional FTP. For more information about YouLoad, please check out the product site, or give us a call at 702.898.1234 for more info.

Sending Folders or Multiple Files with YouLoad

nick@load.com — Sun, 08 Apr 2007 02:12:00 GMT

Recently, our customer support team has been getting a number of requests from users trying to send multiple files to a given recipient. Typically our users are designers or photographers trying to get proofs delivered to customers in a timely manner. Fortunately, there is a quick and easy way to accomplish sending multiple files through YouLoad.

WinZip/Compressed Folders or StuffIt
YouLoad Basic, Professional, and Enterprise all support file compression programs such as WinZip (Windows) and StuffIt (Mac/Windows). These programs allow users to send entire folders or combine multiple files into one compressed file, which can then be easily uploaded and sent via the YouLoad service. Most Windows users (XP and Vista), can automatically compress files without the need to download and install WinZip. Simply right-click on the files or folder you would like to compress and choose the option Send To and select Compress (zipped) Folder from the fly-out menu. The selected files/folder will be compressed into a new file and renamed, not affecting any of your original files. Apple users have a similar capability with the program StuffIt, which comes pre-installed on Macs, and allows users to send compressed files.

The Catch-22...
What do you do in the event you send a user a "zipped" file and they only have StuffIt, or vice versa? In this scenario, you have no choice to download a copy of the software you do not have installed (both versions are offered FREE, although StuffIt is for a limited time trial).

Can Load.com just make YouLoad send multiple files without these other programs?
Yes. We're already working on it.

Track Files, Know Download History, Cover Your A$$!

nick@load.com — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 01:28:00 GMT

For most of you subscribing to the YouLoad service, one of the great benefits we've been told is the ability to know when your recipient has actually received your file. Naturally, most of the LARGE files being sent using YouLoad are time-sensitive and often critical to marketers and print-related jobs.

But, did you know that in the event you sent a file to multiple recipients, YouLoad will actually tell you which user downloaded the sent file and when? This is one of our favorite features at LOAD because recipients often tell us they've received artwork or sensitive documents and are just now getting around to reviewing them, when in fact, they HAVE NOT received the file and our phone call served as a reminder. Why is this good? Well, beyond having reason to bust your attorney's chops or throw the smack-down on a magazine running your ad, it's more to cover your base in the event finger-pointing between vendors becomes an issue.

So, if you haven't already done so, check out the Download Reporting feature and know when your recipients receive your files.

YouLoad is a major hit with NAPP members!

nick@load.com — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 00:50:00 GMT

More than 300 NAPP members are enjoying the benefits of YouLoad's large file delivery. This has been a pleasant surprise to our development team, but expected by our marketing and executive staff because we have always felt there was a need to exchange large files in an easier format than standard FTP servers. What's more, most users are not familiar with FTP software and don't like the fact that their sensitive files can be downloaded by anyone accessing a standard File-Drop folder.

Many of the NAPP members that have subscribed to the YouLoad Enterprise service have been working to customize the interface and fully brand the Upload URL. By creating a custom interface, many clients are able to ensure a seamless user experience when moving from the client site to the File Upload Page. If you haven't already taken the time to customize your YouLoad account, be sure to go to the Branding section of your YouLoad service OR review the Guides and Tutorials to get a first-hand look at how to customize your YouLoad account.

YouLoad v2.0
Recently, our development team has been working to integrate a few new features into the YouLoad service and are looking forward to offering features including:

Multiple File Uploads
Resumable Downloads
Greater Customization
File Scanning and more...

We'd also love to hear from you regarding features you'd love to see in upcoming versions of the YouLoad service. Our research and development teams are continually seeking new features and technologies to enhance user experience and overall service quality. Please let us know how we can make the YouLoad service better for you.