Looking for a budget-minded, secure hosting service? Check out InMotion Hosting’s Linux Shared Hosting solutions! Understanding the Temporary URL cPanel accounts are typically created on an individual basis in Business shared accounts. VPS and Dedicated server accounts can include multiple cPanel accounts. Occasionally, there is a need to merge cPanel accounts. However, this may cause 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.
How is UltraStack Configured?
UltraStack server configurations created by InMotion Hosting technical staff focused on optimization of performance for a specific content management system. These configurations can be found on: The configuration is based on the concept of a LAMP stack (Linux, Apache HTTP Server, MySQL database, and PHP) but with the addition of NGINX to act as a Read More >
Common Myths Around Launching Your Website
Launching your website can seem like a scary event but it’s actually an exciting time. The web presence for your business or organization is getting pushed out into the digital world, allowing you to reach and connect with new potential customers. The infographic below outlines a few common launch myths that may be holding you Read More >
Setting up Google Workspace MX Records in cPanel
One of our newest features for our Shared Hosting accounts allows you to connect your site to Google Workspace with a one-click wizard. Many customers use Google Apps for their business and would like to have that set up for their site. While simple, it can be tedious. We understand that, so we added the Read More >
Setting Domain MX Records to Remote Settings in cPanel
MX records (short for mail exchanger records) are DNS (Domain Name System) resources that specify a server that will be handling your email for your domain. When working with the default settings, you will likely never need to adjust your MX records settings on your server. Some people have an external DNS manager that has Read More >
How to Reset Your cPanel Password From AMP
If you’ve forgotten your cPanel password, you can reset it using your Account Management Panel (AMP). You can also Reset a cPanel password in WHM if you have a VPS or Dedicated server. Please note: cPanel account passwords can only be changed through AMP for Shared Hosting accounts. If you have a VPS or Dedicated Read More >
What is Ansible?
Do you configure multiple servers with similar software configuration stacks? Imagine the time you’d save if you automated those redundant tasks. Ansible can help you find out. With Ansible automation software you can define to-do task lists to deploy and manage remote servers from a central workstation or web server. Describing Ansible Requirements for Ansible Read More >
Add X-Frame-Options in Drupal 8 with the Security Kit Module
The X-Frame-Options HTTP header specifies whether your Drupal website can be displayed within other websites with the <frame>, <iframe>, <object>, or <embed> HTML tags. This improves Drupal security against clickjacking and related cyber attacks. Below we’ll cover how to install the Security Kit module and enable X-Frames-Options. Mozilla recommends using the superseding Content Security Policy Read More >
Add HSTS in Drupal 8 with the Security Kit Module
Adding HSTS (HTTP Strict Transport Security) in Drupal 8 forces web browsers to only load your website with a valid SSL certificate. This improves Drupal security against downgrade attacks and similar man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks. HSTS is similar to a HTTP to HTTPS redirect but within the browser. Below we’ll cover how to install the Security Read More >
Add Content-Security-Policy (CSP) in Drupal 8
The Content-Security-Policy Drupal module helps you configure a Header set Content-Security-Policy header to specify what sources your website should load scripts from – (e.g. your own website, embedded YouTube video, and analytics trackers). This forces supporting web browsers to ignore other external requests to mitigate cross-site scripting (XSS) and other code injection attacks. There are Read More >
cPanel Pricing Changes — FAQ
In order to provide additional information about upcoming cPanel pricing changes, InMotion Hosting has provided a detailed listing of Frequently Asked Questions. Why do I have to pay more? When will prices increase again? How much will the next price increase be? Do you have an alternative to cPanel? Can I receive a refund? Will Read More >
WordPress 5.3 Release Notes
There has been a lot of anticipation with the release of WordPress 5.3. This version of WordPress has been tested for months and business owners and developers alike are excited to implement the newest features it has to offer. This article describes some of the best WordPress 5.3 updates you may find relevant for your Read More >
Make Your Life Easier With These BoldGrid Tools
When you are faced with what seems like a difficult task creating or updating your website, chances are there’s a WordPress plugin that will make it much easier. Most of these plugins are incredibly easy to use and can make you feel and look like an expert in web design. In this article, we’ve presented Read More >
Which WordPress Version is Best for Your Needs?
When WordPress releases an update or a new version, business owners have to decide whether to continue using their current version or proceed with upgrading. Operating with the latest WordPress version provides you with additional features, functionality, and security. This article explains why you should always update WordPress when you can and how to easily Read More >
Why A Duplicate WordPress Page Is Perfect For Development And Testing
Have you ever wished you could test new plugins, make design changes or create other tweaks to your WordPress small business website without any consequences? The good news is you can easily make a duplicate of a WordPress page without fear. This article discusses the importance of testing your website when making any changes, how Read More >
4 Plugins To Add a Favicon To WordPress
Favicons are the small iconic images seen next to a website’s name in the browser tab. They are an important part of the web browsing experience because they attach a symbol to your website — allowing end-users to quickly recognize your site as they browse. Favicons are also present in browser bookmark lists, feed aggregators, Read More >
Insert Code into your WordPress Theme
This guide will assume you have some experience with HTML, CSS, and/or JavaScript. If you don’t have that you have to at least know what you want to add code-wise to your WordPress Theme. Before adding any code, you must decide how important this code is. Perhaps you just want to modify the CSS of Read More >
How to Copy Post Content HTML from WordPress with WP-CLI
Date: 11/8/19 2 Minutes To Read WP-CLI is a command line tool that comes with your WordPress Hosting package. You can use it to manage your WordPress site with quick and intuitive command line instructions. Utilized properly, WP-CLI can drastically speed up your workflow and replace tedious dashboard operations with efficient scripts you can repeat and Read More >
How to change your admin password in Drupal 8
In keeping with good security policy, it is important to change your password on a regular basis. Being the administrator, you have a different dashboard available to you than the normal users do. Changing your password within the admin dashboard is quick and easy in Drupal 8. Follow the instructions below to learn how. Be Read More >
How to Add Nofollow Links in WordPress with the Ultimate Nofollow Plugin
Nofollow links instruct crawl bots to not follow a particular link within your pages, posts, or comments. The attribute is important when optimizing your SEO as it stops search engines from sharing your SEO value with links that are non-authoritative or irrelevant to your business. Adding Nofollow to Posts and Pages Adding Nofollow to Blog Read More >
