Google Workspace gives your business email a facelift by letting you use Google’s advanced email and office suite of applications. All the power of Gmail comes to your custom email address. However, all of this comes at a higher premium. Instead of a free Gmail account, you will pay at least $6/month per user (email Read More >
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Verify File Checksums with SSH
After downloading a file, it’s always helpful to validate it to ensure its not corrupt or malicous. You can accomplish this by comparing checksums – md5sum, sha1, sha256, sha512, etc. – against the original file if its published on the official website. You can use your computer, SSH, and websites such as VirusTotal.com to achieve Read More >
How to Uncompress RAR files on a Mac
The other day I had an old developer friend send me a bunch of files from his archives so that I could complete a project. However, he had archived them using an older file compression with the extension RAR. The problem is that RAR files are not associated with any native application in the Mac Read More >
How to Restart PHP-FPM
In this article we’re covering how to restart the PHP-FPM (PHP-FastCGI Process Manager) service to clear the VPS cache. After enabling PHP-FPM in WHM, you may need to restart the service after a server-wide error resulting in websites showing 500 Internal Server Error or PHP version changes. There are two possible methods: WHM SSH WHM Read More >
How to “Canonicalize” Images and PDFs with the .htaccess File
You may have heard about how adding a ‘rel=”canonical”‘ tag to the head of an HTML file can improve your SEO. And we all need to give our SEO a tune-up once in a while. This tag can be helpful if you have many versions of the same page, creating duplicate content (which is bad Read More >
How to Create a Local Dev Server with Vagrant
Now you can start developing like a pro with your own local hosting environment. You may have heard about how you can develop sites locally with your own Apache, MySQL and PHP server. It’s never been easier to install this software and have it running on your computer in a matter of seconds. In this Read More >
How to Embed Content into WordPress using oEmbed
In this tutorial, we’ll cover how the oEmbed embedding feature allows WordPress users to paste a supported URL to display its embedded version. This is easier than inserting a hyperlink or special embed links from platforms such as YouTube and SoundCloud. Embed Supported Content into WordPress Supported Websites Embed Supported Content into WordPress Log into Read More >
How to use Winzip for File Compression
You have been working all night on a database or spreadsheet for a large project. The problem is that your saved files are so large they can no longer be easily transferred over email. What can you do? Compressing your files is one of the solutions you should immediately consider. In most cases, file compression Read More >
How to Force File Downloads with the Htaccess File
When you use an Htaccess file, you’re basically giving special instructions to the Apache web server itself. This is especially important in our shared server hosting packages, where the user does not have access to the Apache configuration files. You can pass many of the same directives through the Htaccess file itself without requiring root access. Read More >
How to Launch the cPanel Terminal
Often you’ll find that various server admin tasks can be automated or completed faster when compiled into a series of command line instructions. Now, cPanel has made it easier to give you this kind of direct access to your server via cPanel Terminal. cPanel creation is no longer unlimited. Learn more about cPanel Pricing Changes Read More >
How to Install the WP Accessibility WordPress Plugin
In this guide, we will show you how to install the WP Accessibility WordPress plugin. This plugin allows you to improve your websites’ accessibility. You can learn more general information on WordPress accessibility from the WordPress Accessibility Manual. Installing the plugin Log into your WordPress website. Select Plugins from the sidebar and select Add New. Read More >
Easy WordPress “Hardening” in the .htaccess File
If you’ve been following along with our many WordPress tutorials, your site is likely looking good and easy to use. But now you’ll want to do some security “hardening” to make your site more difficult for hackers to crack. In this article, we’ll show you some neat things you can put in your .htaccess file Read More >
Reset WordPress User Password Using WP-CLI
WP-CLI (WordPress Command Line Interface) is a WordPress function enabled for WordPress Hosting at InMotion. If you’re unable to login, there are multiple ways to reset your WordPress password, including via Softaculous. Here we’ll cover how to reset a WordPress user password using WP-CLI. Reset the User Password SSH into your server and the cPanel Read More >
Getting Started with a WordPress Development Environment
If you’re going to continue using WordPress into the future, at some point you’ll need your own “local” WordPress development environment. So why not start learning how to use one today? Working seriously and intelligently with your WordPress site means you’ll need a local installation to play around with. This is most important for developers Read More >
Create a Bootstrap Under Construction Page
Let people know you’re working on a great site by creating an attractive Bootstrap Under Construction page. Using the Bootstrap CSS framework means your page will instantly look terrific and the layout will be mobile-responsive. You don’t want to be behind the trends when it comes to designing a delicious page. What You’ll Need In Read More >
Installing your Jetpack License with the Account Management Panel
We will show you how to apply the Jetpack license using the Account Management Panel (AMP). Follow the directions below to add the Jetpack license that matches your WordPress hosting solution from InMotion Hosting. How to Select and Enable a Jetpack license in the Account Management Panel (AMP) Login to your Account Management Panel (AMP) Read More >
How to Use Git Version Control in cPanel
Do all of your Git stuff right from within your hosting account? Yes. With cPanel you can now host a private or public repository without paying premium costs to third party Git hosting services like GitHub or BitBucket. (These steps will also work in cPanel on managed dedicated server hosting.) cPanel creation is no longer Read More >
Customizing Your Under Construction WordPress Page
While you are building your website, you may consider using an Under Construction Page. This will allow you to keep your website content private while communicating with your visitors that the website is being worked on. In this guide, you can learn how to customize the Under Construction Page Settings. IMPORTANT: The following instructions require Read More >
Learning about Jetpack Licensing Options
At InMotion Hosting, we’re always looking for ways to enhance our customers’ online presence and improve security. That’s why we’re excited about our partnership with Jetpack, one of the most versatile and powerful plugins available for WordPress. This collaboration allows us to offer our customers access to a suite of tools that will elevate their Read More >
How to Create a BoldGrid Child Theme
Are you ready to take your BoldGrid creativity to the level? In this article, we’re going to show you how you can create a child theme for a BoldGrid site. For our child theme, we’re going to customizing and extending the BoldGrid Hydra theme. What Are Child Themes? A child theme is like a customizable Read More >
