The Social Media Links Block and Field Drupal module provides an elegant way to list your social media accounts without disrupting user experience. This nicely compliments the AddToAny Drupal social media plugin which allows users to instantly share your blogs among their social networks. Remember, a solid search engine optimization (SEO) strategy consists of more Read More >
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How to Verify a Live Contact With an AMP Verification Code
You can now verify Live Support contacts with a Verification Code from your Account Management Panel (AMP). You can still verify your account with your passphrase or the last four digits of the credit card we have on file. Now, if you would rather not provide that information over a live contact you can grab Read More >
How to Merge PDF Files in the Linux Terminal
Working with contracts and other legal documents gets easier once you know how to digitally sign and edit PDFs. It can simply become a minor inconvenience once you know how to merge PDF files in the Linux terminal or any free graphical application. Then, you’re not stuck adding multiple PDFs to your website, annoying your Read More >
How to Configure the AddToAny Drupal Module
Browser and Drupal social media plugins help visitors share your content among their online networks. The AddToAny Drupal module adds a small group of buttons at the bottom of your pages. This is common among a lot of popular blogs and they’re small enough to have no negative impact on user experience (UX). This makes it Read More >
Force HTTPS with the .htaccess File
Force HTTPS connections with the .htaccess to make sure every connection is a secure one. Your website’s visitors should be accessing your site using an SSL-encrypted connection for added security, accessibility, or PCI compliance. If you’re unfamiliar with SSL, our article, “What is SSL and why is it important?” will get you up to speed. Read More >
What Is SSL and Why Is It Important?
Nothing is worse than finding the website you’re looking for, only for a large browser warning to pop up telling you that your connection is no longer private. Customers and readers now expect any website, be it an e-commerce platform or small personal blog, to offer a secure connection. If you want to be taken Read More >
Comparing the Classic Editor Toolbar to the Visual Editor in WordPress
Surprisingly, many people who use WordPress are still using the Classic Editor when it comes to working on Posts or Pages. As of WordPress 5.0 (and higher), the Gutenberg editor has become the default editor, but you can still load the Classic Editor as a plugin and use it. As the Gutenberg editor matures, more Read More >
Using Google Docs for Project Revisions
Congratulations on getting your web design project started with Design Services! We are excited to collaborate with you to design and deliver the website you envisioned. In order to make sure the process goes as smoothly as possible, we want to get you familiar with using Google Docs to manage the revision process of your Read More >
How to Use Basecamp During Your Project
Congratulations on getting your web design project started with Design Services! We are excited to tackle your project and work with you to ensure you get the website you envisioned. In order to make sure the process goes as smoothly as possible, we want to get you familiar with Basecamp, which is the platform we Read More >
How to Configure the Real-time SEO for Drupal Module
XML Sitemaps and meta tags can be set-and-forget configurations. But their benefits won’t sustain well without good copywriting for search engine optimization (SEO). Real-time SEO for Drupal resolves this by analyzing your articles and basic pages as you write. Therefore, you can make necessary changes in real-time to ensure your content has good SEO and Read More >
How to use the Block Visibility Plugin for WordPress
There are times when you may be working with a WordPress post and you have content that you want to have visible at a certain time, on a specific device type, or just for some people. This can be done with a useful plugin called Block Visibility. This plugin allows you to control content by block Read More >
How to Contact Drupal Developers
Being told by technical support that “you’ll need to contact a Drupal developer” for issues with a PHP-based content management system (CMS) rarely feels satisfying. Enlisting a third party web developer/designer for assistance means more work and research. You need to find a developer with some important traits: These are the same traits that helped Read More >
How to Disable WordPress Plugins
In this tutorial, we will show you how to disable WordPress plugins from the Dashboard, then how to disable a single plugin or all plugins by renaming the folder in cPanel File Manager. When troubleshooting a WordPress issue, it may be necessary to disable the plugins. You can easily disable (deactivate) plugins from the WordPress Read More >
How to Create a phpinfo Page to View Your PHP Settings
In this guide, we’ll show you how to create a phpinfo page to view the current PHP settings for your php host. PHP has many environmental variables that you are able to update as needed. For example, you may need to update your php memory_limit to prevent certain scripts from running out of memory. Before Read More >
How to Configure the Schema.org Metatag Drupal Module
When it comes to search engine optimization (SEO), schema SEO is one of the most commonly overlooked steps. Part of that is because it can be a pain to do manually. This is why we recommend using a Drupal schema module. There are many free online tools that can help you create one, but many Read More >
How to Create NGINX Redirects
NGINX can be used as a web server (in lieu of Apache) or proxy server. For those using it as a web server, creating NGINX redirects requires editing server configuration files. This is different from Apache which also checks .htaccess files during web server requests. NGINX doesn’t use .htaccess. Need to know how to redirect Read More >
SpamAssassin: Fighting Spam
You just want to run a website and make the most of your business’s email address, but managing spam is starting to feel like a full-time job. Sound familiar? It seems that no matter what we try, the world’s ‘spam artists’ find new ways to annoy us. If you have never managed your own email Read More >
Cloud Server Hosting Product Guide
Linux Cloud Server Hosting is a self-managed virtual private server with a bare operating system (OS) that you can fully customize to meet complex needs. Popular uses include:
- Private server with dedicated resources for databases, online gaming, virtual private networks (VPNs), etc.
- Web applications you don’t want sharing resources with a control panel you don’t need
- Dev ops and testing on multiple OSs at any time
- Server cluster automation
There are many more benefits of unmanaged server hosting. This product guide is designed to provide tutorials for the most common tasks, including data migration and software development, in one place.
If you’re still curious about the benefits of an unmanaged Linux server, read our blog explaining the features between Managed VPS and Cloud Server Hosting.
InMotion Ansible Control Node
Do you manage multiple web servers? Learn how you can start automating tasks now with our Ansible Control Node, free with our Cloud Server Hosting plans. Learn more about Ansible now!
Getting Started with Cloud VPS Hosting
Here are some common tasks you’ll need to know how to achieve when getting started with an unmanaged Linux server.
- Cloud Server Hosting Overview
- Re-OSing Cloud Servers
- Changing DNS Settings in AMP
- Managing SSH Keys
- Installing LAMP Stack (CentOS/Debian/Ubuntu)
- Installing LEMP Stack (CentOS)
- Creating a Linux user (CentOS/Debian/Ubuntu)
- Securing your Linux Cloud Server
Transferring Websites
Transferring from another web hosting provider or cPanel server? These guides can help you find the best migration method for you.
Linux Operating Systems
We offer three of the most popular Linux operating systems for cloud VPS applications. Re-OS between the three distributions at any time in AMP.
cPanel Control Panel Alternatives
Manage your Linux Cloud Server Hosting with one of these free server control panels and cluster management applications.
Other Important Tasks
Once you finish setting up your Linux Cloud Server, these articles can help you understand new ways to improve performance and security for greater success.
Other Cloud Server Hosting Tutorials
- How to Log into Webmin and Update Passwords
- Install Webmin on CentOS
- Adding a User and Domain to Vesta Control Panel
- Choosing Vesta Control Panel
- Manage my Cloud Server Overview
- How to Install MariaDB on Ubuntu 16
- How to Configure Nginx Reverse Proxy (Ubuntu 16)
- How to Create a Sudo User in Debian 8
- How to Create a Sudo User in Ubuntu
- How to Re-OS Your Cloud Server in AMP
- Debian 8 General Guide
- How to Install a LAMP Stack on Debian
- How to Manage DNS from AMP for Cloud Server
- How to Install LAMP Stack on CentOS
- Upgrade To High-Availability Cloud Server
How to Use the Simple XML Sitemap Drupal Module
Search engine optimization (SEO) involves every aspect of your branding efforts: The Metatag Drupal SEO module helps with a lot of the core and social media components. But you still need to address the final item on your SEO checklist: a Drupal XML sitemap. Discover the ultimate in Drupal Web Hosting. Elevate your website’s performance, scalability, Read More >
How to Create a Thumbnail Image Using cPanel
In this guide, we’ll show you how to create a thumbnail image using the Thumbnailer tool included in cPanel. This is an easy way to quickly resize (or scale) a large image since thumbnails load faster. This can result in overall improvements to page speed and a better user experience. cPanel features many tools designed Read More >
