One of the more frustrating things that we have to deal with everyday are the number of passwords and user names that we need to know in order to access different things on our computer. Logging into the Website Creator tool (also known as BoldGrid) normally requires separate login credentials. To simplify the issue of Read More >
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How to Enable the Mobile Theme in Jetpack
Jetpack allows you setup a mobile theme that you can use for your WordPress site. This allows you to have a non-responsive theme, but still have the option to support mobile devices. Follow the directions below in order to enable the theme. Enabling the Mobile theme and its options in Jetpack Log into the WordPress Read More >
Managing Subscriptions with Jetpack
Jetpack has an option to manage visitors or users that subscribe to your website. These could be users who are part of your WordPress installation, or visitors who have subscribed to your WordPress site. They can also include people that you have invited to subscribe to your site. We will walk you through the steps Read More >
How to Connect your Google Photos to your WordPress site
Jetpack allows you connect your Google photos account to your WordPress site. This section is part of sharing your social media posts. It allows you to access your Google photos in the WordPress editor. Connecting your Google Photos to your WordPress site through Jetpack Log into the WordPress Dashboard In the menu at left click Read More >
How to Use Jetpack’s Social Media Sharing Buttons
Sharing buttons allow your visitors to share your content on social media sites. Follow the steps below to learn how to configure the sharing buttons in the Jetpack interface. The following steps are divided into sections label the functionality of each section. You will need to use the login steps (under the Enabling or Disabling Read More >
How to Login to Jetpack
Jetpack is a plugin that provides a lot of different options to use with your WordPress site. Some of the functions within Jetpack will require that you login to the WordPress.com account that was created or connected when you installed Jetpack. The article shows how that login will appear if you click on any of Read More >
Ubuntu Server: A General Overview
Ubuntu is one of the most widely searched Linux distros in use today. A group of Debian developers led by Mark Shuttleworth formed Canonical, Ltd. in 2005. They also created the Ubuntu Foundation to provide support and development of Ubuntu. They currently release upgrades on a 6-month schedule. The current release is version 18.04 LTS 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 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 >
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 >
Configuring Jetpack to work with CloudFlare
Cloudflare is a service that provides content distribution, caching and protection for your website. Jetpack is a WordPress plugin that provides statistics, search engine optimization, social sharing, protection, backups, security and many other options. To provide these services, Jetpack must pass data through the xmlrpc.php file. Normally, CloudFlare is compatible with WordPress and does not Read More >
Understanding the Privacy Settings in WordPress
Privacy for personal data has become a concern with Europe changing privacy for personal data. WordPress has responded with several updates to its interface including its Privacy settings. Privacy Settings in WordPress are used to provide a privacy page for your WordPress site. The following tutorial focuses on the Privacy settings within the WordPress Administrator. Read More >
How to Erase Personal Data in WordPress
Due to the continued focus on improving privacy as well as the change in privacy laws in Europe, WordPress has added interfaces that allow an administrator erase data upon request. The new interface provides a tool for an administrator to send a confirmation request for the deletion of personal data within WordPress. Follow the directions Read More >
How to Use the Export Personal Data Option in WordPress
With the changes and focus on privacy in the internet, WordPress has taken steps to allow for users of your WordPress site to be able to request the removal of their personal data. The added interface allows for the administrator to request a confirmation for data export and removal. Follow the directions below to learn Read More >
How to Add a WordPress Administrator User through PHP
Occasionally, there is a need to provide a way to add users to the WordPress Administrator without using its interface. This method can be used to add users of any role that you have defined within WordPress. Once you add the function, use it only to add a user and then remove the code when Read More >
Learn about the InMotion Hosting Specials in AMP
The Account Manage Panel (AMP) includes several specials that provide discounts for services for hosting account subscribers. There are currently 2 discounts available: Amazon Product Ads Yellow Pages Listing How to find the Specials section of AMP Login to the Account Management Panel (AMP) Locate the menu at the top of the screen and click Read More >
BoldGrid Backup Plugin FAQ
The BoldGrid Backup plugin lets you backup your WordPress site and schedule automatic backups. The questions below represent common backup questions that are answered with the use of the features in the BoldGrid Backup plugin. This FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) includes instructions on the use of features found within the free BoldGrid Backup plugin. For Read More >
My Changes Don’t Show Up on My Website
One of the most common issues that happen on websites is making a change to your site and then not seeing it when you go to view it in an internet browser. When you make changes to your website you should know where you intend to make the change, where file that was modified has Read More >
Helpful WordPress Plugins for Caching, Security, and SEO
Here is a list of some basic, helpful WordPress plugins to help you get started. There are many more available through WordPress.org but here are several that you may want to use: Caching WP Super Cache – This is a caching plugin for WordPress. One of the main issues we see with WordPress sites is Read More >
How to Troubleshoot the White Screen of Death in WordPress
A common issue that WordPress users sometimes encounter is the dreaded “White screen of death.” Basically, when trying to access your WordPress site or Administrator dashboard, the screen is simply a blank white screen with no indication of an error. It is a frustrating issue as it can sometimes only affect a portion of your Read More >
