Tumblr Needs FTP Access (Read And Reblog If You Agree)
One of my favorite features of Tumblr is the site’s layout flexibility thanks to custom HTML and CSS files. This, combined with Tumblr’s dead-simple scripting language, makes it easy to whip up unique and engaging Tumblr pages. The design aspect is also a key differentiator from other social networks and publishing platforms. Yet, editing these files through the browser-based editor is unnecessarily clunky.
Instead, why not allow users to FTP into Tumblr with their existing log-ins and edit the two files directly with Coda, Textmate, or whatever editing software they prefer?
Not only would this make it easier for newbies to develop their HTML and CSS chops, but it would also be a god-send for experienced developers already used to traditional code editing and FTP software.
I, for one, would much prefer this method and suspect that many others would too.
If you agree, please head to my Tumblr page (tumblr.efliv.com) and reblog.
Note: If you’re reading this on blog.efliv.com first, you may have to wait for Tumblr to pick up the post from the RSS feed. Sorry for the inconvenience. [Update] Tumblr picked up the post. Reblog it here: http://bit.ly/tumblrFTP.