Duplication of website when uploading iWeb in FTP

My question was posted several days ago but it did not receive a response. At the same time while sorting out the issue, I sought Domain Host support from my ISP. What was occurring at my end was beyond comprehension and the Domain Host support suggested issues with codes, which I had no brain to sort out.
To resolve the dilemma, I renamed the website, remounted everything to eliminate 'glitches' occurring on some of the pages. In other words, start all over again. Uploading was compounded with the server several times over having its own issues, but finally after many re-uploads, the renamed site finally loaded successfully.
I wish to add to all to this by mentioning that iWeb still proves, from my perspective, the best web design program for users like me who are not highly trained web developers or designers. I am in the category of 'low-ended' with basic skills and minimal design talents. However, the website I have for my client is well visited not into the millions because of its subject. But, it is serving the purpose of my client and the visitors I hear from provide accolades galore.
I have investigated all the other web design programs mentioned in the forum and find iWeb the best not only for a 'low-end' web designer but user-friendly for the visitors. My clientele tell me how much they like the layout with the INDEX in view on every page making it so easy to access the other pages without having to return to the 'HOME' page. They love the layout and design as well thanks to the excellent templates iWeb has. The content is most important but presenting it in a way that visitors find to be excellent speaks volumes for iWeb.
I wish I was a developer so that I could work on iWeb to keep pace with the coding changes occurring on the internet. But, as the lowly web designer out there, iWeb remains functional thereby keeping my client happy and its world-wide visitors.
Thanks, for letting me share my experience with iWeb and that I will continue with the program ad infinitum. Concluding, by saying Apple made a mistake dropping this excellent web design program.

I am replying to my own message because the one above was sent accidentally before I could add more information. I wanted to include URL for the website which is http://lanark-baldersonpastoralcharge.ca
I also want to include a screen shot of my Website folder. The troublesome site #4 is what duplicates in the FTP program.
I hope this issue can be resolved as it is a very well visited site. I am diligent about keeping it updated. The entire website had to be uploaded because Apple removed the Arial MT and Arial Bold MT. All my pages were skewed as a result. After hours of getting them reinstated with Arial Round Bold MT, iWeb published everything beautifully, but I cannot upload them because duplication of the site has occurred.
HELP!

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