Managing Your Roundcube Address Book

In this article: Add a Contact Edit a Contact Delete a Contact When using the Roundcube webmail client you will have the option to use the Contacts option to save your email recipient information. The Contacts section is the address book for Roundcube. This article will walk you through how to manage the Roundcube address Read More >

Managing the Horde Address Book

In this article: Add a Contact Edit a Contact Delete a Contact The Horde webmail client is one of the free email clients that you can use to manage your email through a web browser. You can save new contacts and create new address books that can contain an in-depth set of information for each Read More >

Enabling Jetpack Markdown in WordPress

Markdown lets writers compose posts and comments with formatting that is commonly used by writers or bloggers. It creates an easy way to create rich, media-enhanced text using syntax which is easy to learn and remember. Jetpack Markdown complies with the CommonMark spec, but uses Markdown Extra that includes features. This article covers how to Read More >

Using the Jetpack Markdown Block

Using Markdown is very simple once you get to used to it. It enables you to use regular characters to format your text so that you can quickly produce formatted content. Jetpack follows the CommonMark spec. This article will show you how to bring up the markdown block and then provide common examples of markdown Read More >

Using the Secure Blocks Plugin for WordPress

This plugin no longer works with the current versions of WordPress. Check out Content Control – User Access Restriction for a current solution that restricts content to registered viewers. In this article: Installing and Activating the Plugin Using the Secure Blocks Plugin There may be an occasion where you will want to keep content on Read More >

WordPress 5.3 Improvements to Site Health

Change to Site Health Grading Recovery Email Site Health Status Filters It’s barely been a month since WordPress 5.2.3 was released and another version is already brewing – version 5.3.  Detractors will say, this makes the platform a little too volatile, while supporters will say that it proves that the software is continually improving.  The Read More >

Using the Better Notifications Plugin for WordPress

There are a number of email notifications that you often receive from WordPress after an action has been completed.  For example, it’s common to get a new user notification when you get a new user registered to your WordPress site.  Using plugins, you can control the notifications, customize them and, create notifications for many WordPress Read More >

Offline Editor for WordPress – MarsEdit

In this article: Introduction to MarsEdit Advanced Features Pros and Cons If you’re a blogger, you use WordPress, and your computer of choice is from Apple, then your offline editor of choice for your posts should be MarsEdit. This editor lets you create posts or pages complete with all of the typical options that you Read More >

Using Copy Post from Jetpack

In this article: Enabling Copy Post Using Copy Post A common practice for WordPress blog writers is to create templates that are used to format posts. These templates can also exist in pages, Jetpack portfolios, and Jetpack testimonials. Jetpack places a link to copy a post when viewing the lists for posts, pages, portfolios, or Read More >

Using Lazy Images in Jetpack

In this article: Enabling Lazy Images Example post with multiple images Do you ever see an image slowly loading when looking at a website with your mobile device? This is often a sign that bandwidth is limited creating an unfavorable environment for viewing your website. Jetpack provides a way to reduce this type of latency Read More >

Using Tiled Galleries from Jetpack

In this article: Enabling Tiled Galleries Using Tiled Galleries There many different ways to display images within WordPress. If you’re displaying multiple images in a gallery, the main problem is that it’s often a grid pattern that can be a little boring to the eye. Jetpack provides the ability to use tiled galleries that fit Read More >

Using the Related Content Feature in Jetpack

In this article: Enabling the Related Content feature Example of Related Content Once you create content in your WordPress site, you will want to keep your viewers coming back. There are a number of strategies that you can implement with your content, but a common step is to simply place related content at the bottom Read More >

Using Spam Filtering with Jetpack

In this article: Configuring Akismet Anti-spam Managing Spam Spam is not just an email problem. For WordPress, it is quite often an annoying issue with the commenting system involving posts. Comments on posts are often bombed with spam responses that come from malware or automated robots. Dealing with this type of spam can result in Read More >

Using Jetpack Premium Themes

In this article: Finding and Activating Jetpack Premium Themes Using the Search Options with Jetpack Themes Sample Premium Themes All WordPress sites use a theme to provide structure and formatting for the website being displayed. Jetpack includes 100 free themes, but with a professional subscription, you get an additional 200+ themes. Themes in Jetpack can Read More >

WordPress Pain Points

Despite being the most used software for websites on the internet, WordPress does have some common issues that many users deal with. These problems scare WordPress users (and potential WordPress users) into believing that it is not a good solution. However, this is far from the truth. Like any system, WordPress is not perfect. The Read More >

How to Select a Theme in WordPress

Building a website with WordPress requires that you select a WordPress Theme. The theme provides you the framework that is used as your site is put together. It is, in essence, the blueprint for your site. You select the paint color, the furniture, and the accents that determine the character of your construction. In this Read More >

Defining Managed WordPress Hosting

Users or creators of websites know that a web server is a requirement. Web servers provided by hosting services can vary widely in cost and complexity. They can also range in services and options. Generally, the more options or services that you want with your hosting service, the more expensive it will be. InMotion Managed Read More >

How to Use the Authors Widget from Jetpack

In this article: How to Add and Configure the Author Widget Missing Jetpack Widgets The personal touch is often a concern when creating content for our WordPress users. Since a lot of the content on a WordPress blog is written by an author, it is a good practice to let people know who is writing. Read More >

How to Install MODx & Create a MODx Document

The following article shows you how to setup the MODx content management system using the Softaculous installation program. It includes how to find MODx, describes the settings, and completes the installation once you have made all of the settings. It also includes a section on getting started with MODx. Installing MODx with Softaculous Getting Started Read More >