Unfortunately, not everyone online is friendly. When you run a message board, depending on your users, you may find yourself cleaning up or moderating the occasional messy dispute. It’s easy to remove users from MyBB and clean up junk posts manually if you need to carefully control what does and does not get deleted. There’s 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 to Move and Split Topics in SMF
At some point while managing your forum, you might notice that a certain topic would work better in a different board or category. Also, there may be instances in which a reply deserves to be split from the main topic and started as a new topic entirely. Split topics can take on a life of Read More >
WordPress 5.8 Introduces Page List and Post List Blocks
WordPress 5.8 has added many new features, but 2 new blocks stand out for their usefulness: page list block and post list block. Both would seem to be simply the same type of block listing either pages or posts, but they are actually quite different. The page list block is simple in contrast to the Read More >
How to Setup DMARC Records in cPanel
In this tutorial, we show you how to setup DMARC records in cPanel to specify how mail servers should handle messages from your domain that don’t have valid SPF and DKIM records setup. Since the DMARC standard is used by many email providers (such as Gmail, Yahoo!, AOL, Hotmail, Outlook), it increases your chances of Read More >
WebP in WordPress 5.8 – Support for the WebP Image Format
WordPress introduced support for WebP images with the release of WordPress 5.8 in July 2021. Some users saw this as a step forwards in modernizing WordPress websites’ performance. In late March 2022, the Performance Team proposed enabling WebP image conversion by default on WordPress. This was met with pushback from the community as there were Read More >
Manage the MyBB Forum Layout — Edit, Group, and Move Forums
If you have just installed a MyBB forum and created most of the forums you need, it’s time to think about how to manage the MyBB forum layout. MyBB’s layout follows that of many classic message boards, so you may be surprised by just how easy it is to edit existing forums and arrange them Read More >
Configure MyBB SMTP — Send Better Email
One of the first things you should do if you set up a MyBB forum on InMotion Hosting is to configure MyBB SMTP. This will change your forum’s mail from using the PHP mail function to SMTP. The mail function is simple and easy to use, but it is also one of the internet’s main Read More >
Exploring Concrete5 Features
In addition to hosting text, image, and video content, there are a number of additional concrete5 features that may not be immediately apparent to new users. Through the use of concrete5 blocks, you can add comment sections, social media links, and much more. By incorporating these elements into your concrete5 pages you can provide a Read More >
Creating Surveys in concrete5
One of the many features available in concrete5 is the ability to create surveys. These surveys can be used to gauge customer satisfaction, gather information, or simply as a fun way to engage with your website audience. Fortunately, concrete5 surveys are highly customizable and can be perfectly tailored to suit your needs. In this article Read More >
Using the concrete5 Page Editor
One of the benefits of the concrete5 platform is that it can be used to quickly set up simple, clean-looking web pages with relative ease. If you need to create an Under Construction page, or just a simple About Me landing page, you can use concrete5 to create a simple homepage that perfectly suits your Read More >
Adding Video to concrete5 Pages
In addition to adding images to concrete5 pages, it is also possible to add video files, either directly or via YouTube. Whether it is a custom video, or sharing a favorite video from YouTube, video players serve as eye-catching elements on any web page. In this article, we will outline the process for adding video Read More >
Adding Images to concrete5 Pages
Now that you’ve learned how to use the page editor, it’s time to start adding images to concrete5 pages. While this process is relatively simple, it can be a bit confusing to sort through the various options and settings in the upload process. In this article we will outline the process for adding images to Read More >
Adding FAQs to concrete5 Pages
While concrete5 offers a wide variety of options for displaying text, the ability to create and display Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) is particularly helpful for educating new visitors as to the purpose of your website. FAQs are common features of websites, providing a quick-and-easy way for users to get answers to some of the most Read More >
How to Send an AbanteCart Newsletter
In this guide, we will show you how to send an AbanteCart newsletter from your Admin panel. Newsletters are a good way to stay connected to customers or subscribers. It can drive return traffic or help promote upcoming coupons, promotions, or events. Follow along to learn how to send a newsletter to all your customers Read More >
How to Show/Hide AbanteCart Reviews
In this guide, we’ll show you how to enable or disable AbanteCart Reviews. AbanteCart Reviews are enabled by default after installation and they can be a good way to help other shoppers decide if they want to purchase an item. But, there may be times when you do not want them to show up. Follow Read More >
How to Set AbanteCart Opening Hours
In this guide, we will show you how to set your AbanteCart Opening Hours so visitors will know when they can visit your business. If you are running a physical storefront as well as an online business, it’s important for customers to know when you are open. By default, the “Opening Hours” are set to Read More >
How to Change Your AbanteCart Currency
In this guide, we will show you how to change your default AbanteCart Currency. By default, AbanteCart is set to US dollars after installation. But, you can switch between several available currencies in your Admin panel. Follow along to learn how to change your base AbanteCart currency from US Dollar to Pound Sterling or Euro. Read More >
How to Create an AbanteCart Coupon
In this guide, we’ll show you how to create an AbanteCart coupon. Coupons and promotions are a great way to draw in new customers or encourage existing ones to complete a purchase. You can create them ahead of time and set them up to expire on a specific date. This is ideal for creating seasonal Read More >
Piwigo Installation Requirements
Piwigo is an open-source web application that allows users to manage collections of photos and other forms of media. The software can be downloaded and installed for free as long as you have your own web hosting. In this article, we will outline exactly what the Piwigo installation minimum requirements are, as well as some Read More >
WordPress 5.8 Previewing Four Improved Features
The upcoming WordPress 5.8 version continues to evolve its interface with improvements to its content and work interface. The development focus has been to mature the Gutenberg editor – the visual editor for posts and pages – into a more complete and competent tool that retains its ease of use while adding to its functionality. Read More >
