Recently, Jetpack has updated their interface for both better organization and focus on the use of the multi-faceted plugin. The plugin includes multiple blocks that are very useful for businesses. If you have a WordPress site for your business and you have a need to display your hours, then the Business Hours block is perfect Read More >
Education Channels
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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
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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.
Using the Audio Widget
Using an audio file on your website can bring a tasteful element to your presentation if done appropriately. It can also be a distraction from your content, so we recommend that you only use audio when necessary and with controls for a viewer to enable or disable it. WordPress provides a way to add audio Read More >
Managing Discord User Roles
After creating your own Discord server and inviting users to join your community, you will likely want to set User Roles that determine how the different users interact with the server and which features they can access. In this article, we will outline how to create and manage Discord User Roles to help keep your Read More >
How to Install Discord on Desktop and Mobile Devices
While Discord is available for use in your favorite web browser, the number of features available may be limited. To get the full Discord experience, you will need to install Discord software on your local machine or mobile phone. Discord can be installed on many desktop operating systems, such as Windows, Apple, and Linux. We Read More >
How to Remove the Comments Option (WordPress 5.0+)
WordPress has posts and pages that can be set to include comments. They also have the ability to allow pingbacks and trackbacks. This article concentrates on disabling the option that allows comments. We will show you how it appears in a post or page. Then, we will discuss how and why you may want to Read More >
Pingbacks and Trackbacks
Each page or post that you create in WordPress allows you to have interaction with your viewers using the Discussion options. For more information on the Discussion option for comments, please view our tutorial on disabling or enabling comments for each page or post that you create. Defining Pingbacks Understanding Trackbacks Need a new home Read More >
Creating your First WordPress Site with Ansible
A low-cost High-Availability Cloud Server is one of the best ways to host websites and other web apps. However, deploying the software can be time-consuming depending on your experience level. Luckily, with our included Ansible Control Node and WordPress UltraStack Ansible Playbook, you can deploy a WordPress site with all necessary dependencies easily. In this Read More >
How to Use Jetpack’s Repeat Visitor Block
The Jetpack plugin provides many options for your WordPress site. These options include the addition of blocks that can help with your responses to posts. The Repeat Visitor Block is a great addition that can provide a response to a repeat visitor based on a number of visits. Follow the tutorial below to learn how Read More >
Using the Media & Text Block
The WordPress editor packs a few fundamental blocks including the Media & Text block that allows you to easily add text with an adjacent image. This block of text and image was added into the Media & Text block to demonstrate the use of the block. Follow the tutorial below to learn how to find Read More >
Using the Code Block
When you’re working in WordPress there will be many times when you need to present code to your viewers. The WordPress editor provides a Code block that makes it easy to add and share code. The main advantage of the block is that it will keep the spacing used in the code without trying to Read More >
How to Get an Image from Your iPhone with Files in iOS 13
One of the best tools you have for getting quick images for your website is your smartphone. Recent updates with the iPhone iOS version 13 improve on the option to share files without having to use AirDrop. This quick tutorial will show you how to get an image from the Photos app using Files in Read More >
How to Create a Discord Server
While Discord already has a large number of popular communities for a wide variety of interests, you may decide that you want to create your own server. Fortunately, Discord allows users to create their own servers at no cost, making it easier than ever for you to establish your own online community. Even though the Read More >
How to Password Protect WordPress Pages, Posts, and Products
There may come a time when you want to password protect a WordPress page, post or product. Maybe you want only your family and friends to read a blog post or allow certain clients to access a product for purchase. No matter your reason, luckily, WordPress has you covered. This article will show you how Read More >
How to use the Table Block in WordPress
One of the more important blocks in the WordPress editor is the Table block. Tables are a great way to organize information used in your posts and pages. Previously, tables were often either done directly in HTML, with a plugin or through other code-based means like Bootstrap. In some cases, these options may be preferred, Read More >
How to Use the Cover Block
Blocks are great for building content but often present issues in formatting when using images. The Cover block was created in order to help provide an option for background images with text. This block gives you the options for image and text alignment, image positioning, and color overlay. We will also show you how to Read More >
How to use the Spacer Block in WordPress
Adding spaces between blocks with the new Gutenberg editor in WordPress (the default editor pages and posts) can be a little tricky. It used to be that you can simply hit enter a few times and the spaces would be there. Or, some people add empty blocks with a space to hold the block in Read More >
How to Set Up Your Discord Account
In order to start using Discord, you will first need to create and set up an account. This account will allow you to use Discord in your preferred web browser and quickly start finding communities for your favorite interests. You can then customize how you are notified of activity in those communities, making sure you Read More >
How to Install Jitsi Meet on Ubuntu Server
Jitsi Meet is a free open source video conference web application available for free use online or with desktop software. Like Google Meet and Zoom video conferencing, you can easily create a Jitsi meeting in your browser using https://Meet.Jit.si within seconds without installing additional software or browser extensions. Or, you can learn how to install Read More >
WordPress UltraStack Ansible Playbook Tutorial
As we start to expand on our Ansible Catalog, we are excited to provide our Ansible Playbook for deploying WordPress to the Open Source community! We have taken great care in developing our curated WordPress-UltraStack-Ansible playbook to allow system administrators, web developers, and content designers to easily deploy WordPress. To simplify the process of getting Read More >
Maintaining Your Deployments in GitHub
In this article, we will outline the process of using Git to handle versioning a repository and keeping a copy on a GitWeb provider as a backup, or for sharing. This article assumes that you have already received a copy of the WordPress UltraStack playbook, and want to retain custom changes to the playbook by Read More >
