In this article, we’re going to talk about some of the important differences between dynamic content management systems (like WordPress) and static site generators. Both of these systems work similarly but each possess different advantages and disadvantages over the other. Popular Static Site Generators The number of static site generators has increased greatly over the Read More >
Christopher Maiorana
Christopher Maiorana joined the InMotion community team in 2015 and regularly dispenses tips and tricks in the Support Center, Community Q&A, and the InMotion Hosting Blog.
How to Create a Git Repository on Your Reseller VPS
Your reseller customers can use Git for all kinds of projects, whether they’re moving around static files or managing WordPress theme updates. If they want to use Git, let them use Git! But maybe they don’t know how to open and sync with their own self-hosted repository. This is where you can save the day Read More >
How to Create a cPanel Demo Account
In this article: Note that cPanel creation is no longer unlimited. For more information, please see cPanel Pricing Changes. You can see the pricing that now applies to cPanel licenses. These pricing changes also apply to demo accounts. To learn more about the change, please see our FAQ on cPanel Pricing. If you’re looking for Read More >
How to Add an Email Signature in Mac Mail
What do you do if you want to make your Mac Mail email messages more personal? More professional? You can… Change your tone Be clear, concise, keep it simple Sign your email We’re going to the last point there, adding an email signature to your Mac Mail messages. A signature helps your recipient know that Read More >
Troubleshoot your WordPress Site with Health Check Plugin
Do you want an easy way to quickly troubleshoot issues on your WordPress site? The Health Check & Troubleshooting plugin has got you covered. This plugin performs the same steps our Support team follows when first approaching a broken WordPress site. Troubleshooting Mode Standard operating procedure for WordPress troubleshooting involves taking a look at the Read More >
How to Set Expiration Dates for Posts in WordPress
You never want to have old information on your site. Out-of-date content can send visitors running from your site, or, worse, can provide false information that leads others astray. This is why it’s wise to have a policy of “expiring” time-sensitive posts. It’s very easy to set expiration dates for posts in WordPress using the Read More >
How to Fix “Too many Redirects” Error in WordPress
If your WordPress site is not loading, and you see an error stating that your domain has “Redirected you too many times” or is trying to complete “Too Many Redirects”, you are caught in a redirect loop. Below, we’re going to talk about how this might have happened and ways to fix it. HTTPS Redirection Read More >
How to Restore a Previous Version of a Page or Post
WordPress saves unlimited revisions and iterations of a page or post. This means you can always look into the past to see changes that were made to a page all the way back from when the entry was first created. (And, you can see which user made the change.) In this article, we’re going to Read More >
How to Sign up to Google Workspace For Email
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 >
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 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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
How to Create Encryption Keys with cPanel
Well done on arriving here! By reading this article you’re learning how you can protect your information while enjoying the connectivity of the Web. Below, you’ll learn a little bit about file encryption and how you can use digital “keys” to lock and unlock files. Basically, with encryption, you can host a file in plain Read More >
Have a secret? Use Email Encryption in cPanel
If you have a big secret that you need to share over email, using email encryption with cPanel is an easy way to get going. Email encryption allows you to lock (or, encrypt) a message that can only be opened (decrypted) with a certain key. Typically, the key that is meant to unlock the message Read More >
How to Activate the Jetpack Plugin for WordPress
In this article, we’re going to show you how to activate the Jetpack plugin for WordPress. As with all WordPress plugins, you can both Install and Activate Jetpack from the plugin search page. However, Jetpack requires a secondary “set up” phase in which you connect your self-hosted WordPress site to WordPress.com. We’ll show you how Read More >
How to Install MariaDB on Ubuntu 16
If you plan on adding a relational database integration to your site, you will need to install a database management program. The open-source MariaDB installation is a popular alternative to MySQL. In this article, we’ll show how to install MariaDB on your Ubuntu Cloud VPS. See the updated guide on how to install MariaDB for Read More >
How to Configure Nginx Reverse Proxy (Ubuntu 16)
Nginx is becoming a highly popular option for users looking for a powerful resource-friendly web server or a reverse proxy to their existing Apache server configuration. In this article, we’ll show you how to install Nginx in your Ubuntu 16 Cloud VPS Hosting account and set it up as a reverse proxy for Apache. Apache Read More >
Creating New Users in CentOS 7
In this article, we’re going to show you how you can create a new user in CentOS Cloud Servers. This is a task you will want to complete as soon as possible during your initial VPS setup phase, because you are advised against using the default “root” user account for your daily tasks. Below, we Read More >
