While writing Ansible playbooks allows you to pre-plan automated software deployments and other tasks, you may find yourself in need of simpler commands that allow you to do less complex tasks such as powering down servers or managing users. For these tasks, you may want to use ad-hoc commands. In this article, we will outline 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.
How to Filter Incoming Emails by Country and Domain in WHM
Fast VPS server and Dedicated Server Hosting administrators can filter incoming email from specified countries, regions, and domains in WebHost Manager (WHM) to improve email security. This is a valuable option for your defense in depth strategy as it can block malicious emails before reaching any other spam filters in cPanel or the end user’s Read More >
Installatron for cPanel Setup Guide
Installatron is a popular application installer that provides a graphical user interface for users to install and manage various applications with a few simple mouse-clicks. This tool integrates with cPanel, Plesk, Webmin and other server control panel platforms and can be used to install popular applications such as WordPress and Joomla! While Installatron offers both Read More >
How to Use the WordPress Text Widget
WordPress widgets allow you to add additional information and functionality to the header, footer, and sidebar areas of your website. There are many helpful default widgets included with the base installation WordPress; however, the text widget may be the most helpful of all. With the WordPress text widget, you can post business information, weather alerts, Read More >
How to Set Up MaxMind Geolocation in WooCommerce
WooCommerce uses the free geolocation service MaxMind to help your eCommerce website calculate and display shipping methods and tax rates per the customer’s IP address. The service used to activate automatically, but now you have to register and integrate MaxMind manually. In this article, you’ll learn how to: Create a MaxMind Account Create a MaxMind Read More >
How to Work with Feature Lists in WHM
When you create new packages for your cPanel accounts within WHM, you assign a feature list to that specific page. A Feature list is exactly what it sounds like; a list of features that each cPanel account has. This article pertains to WHM, a feature only available to VPS Hosting, Dedicated Hosting, and Reseller Hosting Read More >
Understanding WordPress Categories and Tags
Blogging is an important part of building your online presence. However, in addition to your actual blog content, the structure of your blog is equally important. Through the use of WordPress categories and tags, you can organize your blog to optimize your end-user experience and SEO efforts. But are WordPress categories and tags? Continuing reading Read More >
What are Plugins and Widgets?
Like WordPress themes, you already know plugins and widgets are important elements of the WordPress experience. However, you may not know exactly what they are and why they are used. So, what are plugins and widgets and why do we need them? The open-source nature of WordPress allows for complete customization and scalability of your Read More >
Streaming with OBS
With online streaming becoming increasingly popular, there are now many options when it comes to streaming software. Streaming software typically involves “capturing” the contents of your computer screen and then broadcasting it to a streaming server. One of the most popular ways to do this is with Open Broadcaster Software (OBS), a free and open-source Read More >
How to Find a WordPress Theme
You know WordPress themes are an important piece of WordPress site development. There are thousands of free and premium themes and searching for a theme may seem overwhelming. Moreso, you may be wondering how to even start searching for a WordPress theme. Continue reading to learn about: How to Find a WordPress Theme WordPress Theme Read More >
How to Install Red5 on CentOS 7
Red5 is a popular flash-based streaming software that allows users to stream their own content on their own server, as opposed to using a service such as Twitch or YouTube. This allows for greater control over your stream and allows you to customize how your viewers interact with your streamed content. In this article, we Read More >
How to Install Java on Ubuntu
Java is a general-purpose programming language that can be used to develop a wide variety of applications. In order to start developing with Java or installing programs that require the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) to operate, you must first install Java and the Java Development Kit (JDK). As this process differs depending on your operating Read More >
How to Reset .Htaccess File
Knowing how to reset .htaccess files on your server can save you lots of time. An .htaccess file is a configuration file Apache servers use to configure page loading and redirects. WordPress requires a specially configured .htaccess file to run, but many themes and plugins will edit the WordPress .htaccess file and may conflict with Read More >
Mastering Your WordPress Site Structure
You already know that the design of your WordPress website is very important. Countless articles tell you that your website must be visually engaging, encouraging visitors to come back regularly. However, to truly increase your audience retention, your website must have a good site structure. Mastering your WordPress site structure is key. A good site Read More >
Resource Guide — Types of Websites You Can Build With WordPress?
WordPress was originally developed to revolutionize blogging. However, as the platform grew, it was quickly realized that WordPress can create any type of website. With endless customization and an easy-to-use interface, there is no limit to the type of website you can build. In addition, WordPress, which is popular with beginners and web developers alike, Read More >
How to Globally Change the Font in WordPress
WordPress Templates have a default font applied to them. When you want to change the font globally throughout the site, you will need to edit the CSS that applies to that theme. The change can be made in the styles.css file, but subsequent updates to the theme will remove the modification. You would have to Read More >
Using the Jetpack Google Calendar Block
Jetpack brings a ton of functionality to WordPress. Some of the useful features include blocks that you can use in your pages or posts. If you’re a Google user like many, then you may want to make use of the Google Calendar Block. Follow the directions below to learn how to enable and use the Read More >
Using the Group Block in WordPress
Since the integration of the Gutenberg editor into WordPress in version 5.0, blocks are the foundation of building posts and pages in the visual editor. To help save you time the Group block was provided which allows you to group several blocks together. This way you can keep related content in a group and move Read More >
How to Display Recent Blog Posts on WordPress Homepage
Blogging is an important, effective way to increase traffic and engagement on your WordPress website. Moreso, by adding recent posts to your homepage, you can encourage retention by showcasing your dynamic content front and center. In this article, we’ll show you how to easily display recent blog posts on your WordPress homepage. The instructions in Read More >
Using the Jetpack Form Block in WordPress
Jetpack provides a basic form option as one of the blocks in the WordPress editor. The form is basic and sends notifications to you via email when the form is filled. Although the form isn’t necessarily the prettiest, it does have a lot of options and provides a useful way to add a form without Read More >
