A common yet frustrating error in WHMCS is the ionCube PHP Loader: Site error: the ionCube PHP Loader needs to be installed. This is a widely used PHP extension for running ionCube protected PHP code, website security and malware blocking. Please visit get-loader.ioncube.com for install assistance There are a few ways to resolve this issue Read More >
Education Channels
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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.
Reuse and Save Blocks with BoldGrid Post and Page Builder
There are a lot of new features with the updated BoldGrid Post and Page Builder. Below we cover how to reuse and save blocks with BoldGrid Post and Page Builder. Reuse Blocks Save Blocks Find Recently Used Blocks The ability to quickly find used blocks can be helpful when needing to duplicate blocks across multiple Read More >
Update Your OpenCart 3 Favicon and Store Logo
Updating your store logo and favicon is a staple part of branding on your website. If you have a favicon in your public_html folder, OpenCart may use it by default. Below we cover how to change the favicon and store logo. Add Store Logo and Favicon Log into OpenCart. Select Settings under System. Select the Read More >
Find Your Last Used Theme With WP-CLI
WP-CLI has many great tools for managing WordPress websites in SSH. You can view your currently installed themes using WP-CLI: wp theme list +——–+——–+———–+———+ | name | status | update | version | +——–+——–+———–+———+ | square | active | available | 1.3.8 | +——–+——–+———–+———+ Sometimes theme files (wp-content/themes) aren’t transferred during migrations. In this case, Read More >
Free Audio Editors
Below are some free audio editors for creating and editing podcasts and screencasts. See more audio editors at alternativeto.net. Ardour Ardour is a digital audio workstation (DAW) able to record and edit multiple audio tracks, import videos, and create full compositions. It’s mixer layout and extensive features makes it easier to add and automate background Read More >
Free Podcast Publishing Platforms
It’s important to maintain active social media accounts as this enhances your social media presence. The same applies to podcasts. Below are websites you can publish your podcasts. iTunes iTunes is the first platform where you should publish your podcast. Afterwards, your podcast may be be picked up by other broadcasting platforms automatically. iTunes also Read More >
Backup Your OpenCart Database in Admin Dashboard
Like using a SSL certificate, backups are important to your OpenCart and web hosting security. Below we cover how to backup your OpenCart database in your admin dashboard. Backup Database Login OpenCart. Under Settings, select Maintenance and Backup / Restore. Specify tables to backup and select Export. You can restore the .sql file in the Read More >
How to Scan your Server with the cPanel Security Advisor
Are you looking for ways to make your server more secure? Your WHM includes a security advisor you can use to check your settings. In this guide, we will show you how to perform a cPanel Security Advisor scan from WHM. This helpful tool can check your VPS or Dedicated Hosting server for security issues Read More >
Moving Websites Built with Older Technology into WordPress
WordPress and other Content Management Systems (CMS) are replacing website builders like Frontpage, Dreamweaver, and Adobe Muse. A major benefit of the latest CMS’s is the ability to edit and update the site from any computer browser. DUe to this and the many available add-ons and security features, you may even be considering changing your Read More >
How to Configure Security Policies in WHM
WebHost Manager (WHM) includes many tools to help you secure your cPanel server. Steps such as limiting logins by IP address, enabling two-factor authentication (TFA), and setting password strength and age limits can greatly increase the security of your server. In this guide, we will show you how to configure the security policies of your Read More >
Recurring Payments Plugins for WordPress
Does your site include a subscription service? When building a site with WordPress Hosting, you may be interested in setting up recurring payment processing. This allows you to collect money on a regular schedule without having to manually push through each order. Since there are many plugins available for adding recurring payments, we will now Read More >
Check and Repair Database with WP-CLI
When a WordPress website shows an Error establishing a database connection, those with access to cPanel can check and repair databases using MySQL Database or phpMyAdmin. Below, we cover how web developers can check and repair a WordPress database using WP-CLI. Note: You must navigate to the root folder of your WordPress installation in SSH Read More >
Plugins for Every BoldGrid Website
Some web design features are more important depending on the type and purpose of your BoldGrid website. Below we cover plugins that improve your website regardless of its purpose. WP Accessibility WP Accessibility adds features to make your website easier for disabled users to use. You can then test your website using Tenon.io and WAVE.Webaim.org. Read More >
Free Screencasting Tools
Below are some screencasting tools you can use to record video screencasts before finalizing with a video editor. Consider Dedicated Hosting for additional server resources and storage. Simple Screen Recorder Simple Screen Recorder for Linux offers in-depth video and audio recording options, preset storage, and previews. Kazam Kazam for Linux includes only the basic features Read More >
My OpenCart 3 Contact Form Won’t Send Emails
Your contact form needs to work to assure customers you care about their feedback. Your email configuration could be the reason it doesn’t. Below we’ll configure OpenCart to send emails. Have a large organization and need more server resources than your VPS provides? Upgrade to a Dedicated Server today. Configure Email Settings Log into OpenCart. Read More >
OpenCart 3 Maintenance Mode
You don’t want customers making orders while you’re doing major upgrades and data restorations as data corruption is possible. In such cases, it may be best to temporarily convert your store to a one page website with an estimated time before its running again. Below we cover how to enable maintenance mode in OpenCart 3. Read More >
How to Set Security Questions in WHM
If you are trying to log into WHM from a new location, you may be asked security questions to verify your identity. This provides an extra layer of security and can help keep your Dedicated Hosting server secure. The security questions and answers can be setup in the WHM Security Center. Setting Security Questions Log Read More >
How to Email All cPanel Users via WHM
Do you need to notify cPanel users of upcoming server maintenance or an unplanned issue? From WHM, you can email all the users at one time and even include the customers of Resellers if necessary. This can save you time by allowing you to send a mass email from one place. Not all hosting companies Read More >
How to Disable Password Authorization in WHM
Do you allow users to connect to your server via SSH or SFTP? If they are using password authorization you may want to consider switching to SSH keys instead. With password authorization, users only need a username and password to connect to your server. This means hackers or bots can try combinations of popular usernames Read More >
Changing the Email Contact for an Account in WHM
Every once in a while, important contact information for a website that you are hosting on your VPS/Dedicated server needs to be changed. The primary contact information associated with an account is the email address. This is a quick and easy thing that you can do using the WHM interface for your account. Follow the Read More >
