The End of Google+: What it Means for Your Website Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting This past October, Google announced that they will be shutting down their social network, Google+, for consumers after a data leak. To some this was a shock, and others, not so much. The reasons that Google gave for shutting down included the lack of use and overall security. They claimed that “90% of Google+ user sessions [were] less than five seconds.” This very clearly shows that users did not intend to visit the social channel, and left immediately after realizing where they were. Continue reading –>
The Dos and Don’ts of Permission-Based Marketing for Your Company Newsletter Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting Permission-based marketing is a common but often misunderstood term. If you get it right, you can earn high open and click-through rates on campaigns, driving incredible sales and revenue from your marketing efforts. Those who misunderstand the term, however, will miss out. Continue reading –>
Choosing the Perfect Video Player for Your WordPress Website Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting Having embedded videos, pictures, and audio, on your website provides a more inclusive and immersive experience for your audience. Using the wrong video player can cause streaming issues, disable your site, or worse. We’ve all gone to those websites before and we know how frustrating it can be. Continue reading –>
Grammar Rules You Should Break for Website Copywriting Updated on January 23, 2024 by Guest Contributor Grammar rules exist so we can express what we have to say with clarity and ease. But the online world has turned those rules upside down. See what we did there? We started a sentence with a conjunction and used a sentence fragment, all in one shot. And that’s ok! It’s not that grammar doesn’t matter anymore, it’s just that the rules are a little different when you’re writing for the web. Continue reading –>
How Does Facebook Pixel Boost Your Business and Your Website Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting In today’s business world, more owners than ever before are turning to the Internet and social media to market their businesses. If you’re going to use social media for marketing, that probably means that you are going to rely on the “granddaddy of them all”–Facebook. Continue reading –>
How Can Social Media Help a Local Business? Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting Social media is a topic that many local businesses tend to ignore or use improperly. This means they may give up too soon if they don’t see the ROI they hoped for, missing out on an untapped audience. So how should business owners engage in social media and have a better experience with it? Continue reading –>
Proper Header Layout – A Look at 6 Different Websites Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting When you think about a website header, do you think of the bar at the top where the logo and the menu resides? You’re not wrong, but most recently some may think of the header to be everything above the fold. This means that when visiting a website, if you don’t scroll down, the entire section that is displaying is the header. Continue reading –>
Why Your WordPress Website Needs Special Care in December Updated on January 23, 2024 by Guest Contributor For many businesses, the months between November and January are the busiest of the year – and just because Black Friday and Cyber Monday have passed doesn’t mean it’s over. There are still last-minute gifts to be purchased and sales to be had. In fact, over half of holiday consumers wait until the last minute to get their shopping done. Continue reading –>
Keeping Your eCommerce Website Secure for the Holidays Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting The holidays are right around the corner and business retailers are looking forward to the opportunity to offset prior losses with big holiday sales. In traditional brick-and-mortar stores, the holidays also usually see an increase in thefts and shoplifting as people try to take advantage of the crowds. Continue reading –>
We asked our team to SING for you! Updated on December 18, 2018 by InMotion Hosting Christmas is just a week away, and we wanted to share a little holiday cheer, so we asked our team to sing for you.As this year comes to a close, we look back over with gratitude for each and every customer. We are extremely blessed, encouraged, and thankful for you being a part of the InMotion Hosting family.We hope that you have a great Christmas!-From the InMotion Hosting team Continue reading –>
The Best Security Protection for Your WordPress Website Updated on January 23, 2024 by Guest Contributor If you go online and read the news, chances are you have probably seen an article about some website or retailer being hacked and having data stolen. In the current climate, you can be sure that you will face a hack attempt at some point during your website’s lifespan. Continue reading –>
YouTube and How it Can Help You Grow Your Business Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting When someone mentions social media marketing you probably think of Facebook or Instagram or even LinkedIn. But it’s likely that YouTube never comes to mind. Why? Many people consider YouTube a “fun” platform – a place for watching silly videos and listening to music, but not for business. Yet think about how many times you personally have used the site to watch “how-to” videos or product demonstrations. Dozens? Hundreds? Continue reading –>
The Power of Social Engagement: Instagram and WordPress Updated on January 23, 2024 by Guest Contributor If you’re trying to have a successful website for blogging or business purposes, then you know that merely having the website up is not the end of the project. A successful site requires marketing and personalization. That’s why social media connections are so important when promoting your website. Continue reading –>
How to Prepare Your WordPress Website for the Holidays Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting The holidays are just around the corner and internet traffic is expected to hit its peak right about now. How to Prepare Your WordPress Website for the Holidays The bottom line is that the ease of shopping online is drawing more and more people to e-commerce websites. So how do you ensure that your website is ready for all that traffic? Here are some ways to prepare your WordPress site for the holidays: Continue reading –>
2018 WordCamp State of the Word Recap Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting As we tip our hats to the magnificent Music City Center, we wanted to recap some of the exciting news announced at the 2018 WordCamp US in Nashville. First, the release of WordPress 5.0 “Bebo” was a huge success! This version introduced the Gutenberg Editor as the default editor for Pages and Posts. Although Gutenberg plays the starring role in this release, there are a few features/improvements that are worth an honorable mention. For example, the copy and paste capabilities have been enhanced. Now, copy and paste includes compatibility with Google Docs, Word, and Quip. This means you can easily copy the contents of a Google Doc and paste it directly into the Gutenberg Editor. WordPress will render a live preview and publish the content exactly how it appeared in your Google Doc! Continue reading –>
