The WordPress front page can consist of a header image, a post or page, and then a footer section at the bottom of the page. The default footer section is found within the widgets section of WordPress. Note that footer positioning and appearance may vary based on the theme that you are using. The following Read More >
Education Channels
Be More Successful
InMotion Hosting knows the web runs off of open source software, and we love to support it. Our Education Channels will help you with using some of the most popular programs on the web today! Our Joomla tutorials make creating a website Joomla easy. Read our Drupal tutorials and learn how the saying, ‘Drupal Hosting is only for programmers’ is such a big misconception! Whatever software you use, InMotion Hosting is your best choice today for all your web hosting needs.
What is an Education Channel?
Whether you have a Shared Hosting account, a Virtual Private Server (VPS), or a Dedicated Server, our education channels are very helpful and will assist you as you carve out your web presence. Stay up to date on your favorite topics by becoming a fan on Facebook, following us on Twitter, and subscribing to our YouTube channel.
Blogs and Content Management Systems
WordPress
While WordPress initially began as a blogging platform, it has grown into one of the most popular Content Management Systems used in creating all types of websites today.
BoldGrid
BoldGrid is a WordPress plugin suite that makes building websites a breeze. With fully generated sites, all you need to do is install it and then customize the content to make it your own!
Laravel
Laravel is a versatile and sophisticated PHP framework designed for building scalable and maintainable web applications with elegant syntax and powerful tools. Discover the power and elegance of Laravel through our step-by-step guides.
Moodle
Moodle is a free open source software for designing educational courses. Moodle is an abbreviation for Modular Object-Oriented Learning Environment. The software is also known as an Online Course Management System or Virtual Learning Environment.
Joomla
Joomla is an open-source content management system (CMS) for creating and managing websites, known for its flexibility and extensibility. Learn more about Joomla in our education channel!
Drupal
Create a powerhouse website with the help of the Drupal Content Management System. Make it even better with the large list of add-on modules. Conquer the competition by learning about Drupal here.
eCommerce
WooCommerce
WooCommerce is the official WordPress eCommerce system. It brings you the ease and simplicity of WordPress with powerful eCommerce features.
PrestaShop
PrestaShop is the most reliable and flexible open source eCommerce software. Built with a responsive interface per input from experienced designers and eCommerce business, the software is used by over 200,000 merchants online.
OpenCart
Looking for a complete guide for setting up an online store? Our OpenCart tutorials cover everything you need to know to get an online store up and running.
Magento
Magento is one of the most successful eCommerce systems in recent years. It has many powerful features and is very integrated compared to some other ecommerce systems. It is very popular with larger companies and many shops graduate to Magento after starting on more simple systems. Visit our Magento Hosting if you are not a current customer.
OpenCart
Looking for a complete guide for setting up an online store? Our OpenCart tutorials cover everything you need to know to get an online store up and running.
Our Software Tools
cPanel
cPanel is your tool for managing your hosting account. From creating email address to configuring database, cPanel’s tools will help get the job done.
WP-CLI
WP-CLI (WordPress Command Line Interface) is the a powerful tool built to allow the management of your WordPress sites through the Command Line Interface (CLI). Typically utilized by advanced users, our comprehensive guides can help anyone familiarize themselves with using this efficient tool to manage WordPress.
WebHost Manager
WHM is a tool only available to VPS Hosting and Dedicated Hosting users that allows you to, in essence, manage your server as your own web host.
EasyApache
EasyApache is the PHP and Apache configuration software built by cPanel. EasyApache can be complex but simple to use to control your PHP and Apache environments.
Email Setup & Deliverability
Everything Email
From basic setup to how to get the most out of your email, we’ll get you off to a good start with your new email accounts.
Why cPanel — What Features are in cPanel?
Why cPanel? cPanel is a web hosting control panel designed for ease of use. It is the most popular tool of its type in the world and included on many of InMotion Hosting’s plans. cPanel allows you to use various tools by way of a Graphical User Interface (GUI). This makes account management much easier Read More >
How to Change the Header Image in WordPress
Modern WordPress themes have the capability to edit the header, footer, and other theme areas within the Appearance section of the WordPress dashboard. This article will explain how to change the banner in the header of your WordPress site. Some WordPress themes may not have options for you to add or edit the header. You Read More >
The 5 Best WordPress Donation Plugins
If your nonprofit organization or small business is raising money in support of a cause, collecting donations on your WordPress site can greatly increase the number of donations you receive. You can easily collect donations with the addition of a WordPress donation plugin — which will allow end users to donate money with a credit Read More >
Swift Control Plugin — Easy WordPress Editing For The Beginner
If you’re new to WordPress or create websites for less technical clients, you know that the WordPress dashboard can be overwhelming to new users. For a WordPress beginner to successfully maintain their website, they only really need to be aware of a couple of actions/settings. The Swift Control plugin allows you to edit the website Read More >
How to Export Your WordPress Sites
Exporting your WordPress site can be used for site moves or simple backups. In this guide, I’ll provide some simple and easy options to export your WordPress sites for both non-technical and technical people. Exporting your site creates a backup of your site, usually in the form of a .tar.gz or .zip file, which you Read More >
How to Install ownCloud Apps
ownCloud community edition is capable of more than just sharing files. The ownCloud marketplace includes features for automation, collaboration, multimedia, security, external storage and more. Below we cover how to manage ownCloud apps. Install apps in ownCloud Manual Installation Uninstall apps Disable apps Purchase Softaculous Instant Installer for your fastest VPS hosting to install ownCloud Read More >
How to Log Into ownCloud
ownCloud file management software allows you to sync and access files with your web server for access anywhere. Installable with Softaculous, ownCloud community edition features include collaborative editing, mobile apps, suitability for Raspberry Pi, and many other add-ons available via it’s market. Below we cover how to log into ownCloud and recover your ownCloud password. Read More >
How to Use the MultiPHP INI Editor in cPanel
The MultiPHP INI Editor in cPanel lets you make configuration changes to your PHP settings. This complements the MultiPHP Manager, which lets you change PHP version of your sites. The MultiPHP INI Editor has two modes, Basic and Editor. Basic Mode Basic Mode allows changes to some of the most common PHP configuration changes with Read More >
Convert a Media File Format in Audacity
Audacity is a popular free audio editor for musicians and podcasters doing destructive audio editing. While more advanced users may prefer FFMPEG for file conversions, Audacity makes such changes easier for users without experience in the command line interface (CLI). Likewise, using a more efficient format will conserve disk space, whether you are on dedicated Read More >
Issues with Merging cPanel Accounts
If you have a Reseller, VPS, or Dedicated Server plan, the method described below allows you to merge cPanel accounts. While we are glad to assist in this process, merging cPanel accounts is not a native function of cPanel and may produce undesired results. Data Backup Ensure that you have a full data backup prior Read More >
Prevent Brute-Force WordPress Logins with WP fail2ban
WP fail2ban is a freemium WordPress security plugin with features for logging, brute-force attack prevention, and spam protection. In the free version you must edit the wp-config.php file with any configurations. Then, it’ll view within your WordPress dashboard. If you prefer a full-featured security plugin, we recommend Cerber Security, Antispam & Malware Scan and BBQ: Read More >
Editing the UltraStack Ansible Configuration File
Ansible offers the ability to set default settings for how modules and playbooks interact with remote nodes in your inventory. There is a huge list of settings you can add within your Ansible configuration file. Below we cover how to locate your Ansible configuration file and included settings. Managing your Ansible agent on CentOS, Ubuntu, Read More >
How to Create an Ansible Playbook
Now that we know more about how Ansible works behind the scenes, let’s create our first Ansible Playbook! The examples in this section were performed on a Linux Distribution, though the steps should be nearly the same on most Operating Systems. The first step in creating your first Ansible Playbook is to create a working Read More >
UltraStack Cache – Advanced Configuration Options
Configuring the UltraStack cache includes many options that are normally considered advanced. The advanced options for the cache are accessed through a link at the bottom of the Cache Manager page. The options available with the advanced section let you fine-tune how NGINX caching works. Follow the steps below to learn about these options and Read More >
UltraStack Cache – Basic Configuration Options
cPanel includes a Cache Manager tool with all UltraStack-configured installations. You can use the tool to configure the cache. We will cover the basic options that you can select in this article. Find the Options for Configuring the Cache Configure the Cache Need a new home for your WordPress website? Check out InMotion’s WordPress Hosting Read More >
Setting the Max Emails Per Hour Setting in WHM
Our Shared Hosting accounts have a maximum hourly email limit of 250. This means that no account can send out more than 250 emails per hour. This limit is removed for VPS and Dedicated Hosting, however. This means that domains on those accounts can send out an unlimited amount of emails per hour. While this Read More >
Ways to Contact WordPress Developers
TL/DR: Plugin/Theme developer, WordPress Slack, IRC channels, our Community Support Center, and Web Design Services We get it. Customers don’t want to be told to “contact a developer” when there’s a coding issue. You may not want to hire a web designer because you trust yourself more than someone with positive ratings on Fiverr or Read More >
An In-Depth Look at wp-config.php
Troubleshooting a WordPress site often requires you to edit the wp-config.php file. If you’ve only worked with the WordPress dashboard, editing code can be a bit intimidating. Don’t worry, it’s easier than it seems! All you need is to understand the structure of the wp-config.php file. Then, you can troubleshoot with confidence by editing wp-config.php Read More >
How to Add Hosts to Your Ansible Inventory
Every server you manage with Ansible needs to be added to your Inventory.yml file. Your Ansible inventory organizes these remote hosts into groups for easier configuration within your playbooks. Below we cover how to add hosts to your Ansible inventory, sample groups, and testing an inventory connection. Manage your Ansible inventory with our reliable Cloud Read More >
