JetBrains PhpStorm Examined: Master the Whirlwind Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting The old argument about integrated development environments (IDEs) vs text editors continues to rage on. And of course, everyone has their unique preference. The most popular IDE continues to be Microsoft Visual Studio Code (VSC). But for those who are willing to pay for an IDE, the JetBrains products bring in some stiff competition. In this review, we’re going to take a look at the web IDE, PhpStorm. For anyone who does any kind of coding for the web, PhpStorm brings in everything you could want, with unique support for all the languages used in web apps: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, (of course) PHP, and more. Continue reading –>
5G Technology and Web Hosting Updated on December 9, 2024 by InMotion Hosting With the increasing popularity of 5G-enabled devices, there is a greater demand than ever for responsive, high-speed web services. While not directly involved in web hosting, 5G technology is poised to present a set of new technical opportunities for state-of-the-art web server operations. In this article we will discuss how 5G technology is changing the way people interact with their favorite online services. Continue reading –>
Opt-In Email Hacking (For The Ethical Marketer) Updated on September 17, 2025 by InMotion Hosting Opt-in email is not magic, sometimes it happens organically. In helping a friend with their website a few months ago, we encountered a problem with spam in the comments section. The website quickly gained in popularity, and there were many legitimate comments sprinkled in with the spam. We wanted to control the spam situation without stifling any legitimate comments. Continue reading –>
Why Choose Drupal or Drupal Hosting? Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting The Drupal content management system (CMS) is the third most popular self-hosted website builder, according to W3Techs.com. It is used most often by high traffic sites. But why? Why choose the Drupal enterprise CMS or a managed Drupal hosting plan? Continue reading –>
What is WordPress? Updated on June 12, 2025 by Carrie Smaha You’ve decided to build a website, but maybe you’re still wondering how much work that’s going to take. Chances are, someone has told you to keep things simple and just use WordPress. There’s no doubt — WordPress is popular. It’s easy to learn, easy to find knowledgeable WordPress professionals, and easy to get started when you get WordPress Hosting that’s designed to keep your site running quickly and reliably. But what is WordPress, exactly? What does WordPress offer that other platforms don’t? Continue reading –>
The Facebook Algorithm: How to Make it Work for You Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting With more than 2 billion active users, Facebook has no shortage of content and posts to sort through. With so much content to sort through, the Facebook algorithm is what you can thank for seeing the content you care about when you scroll your Facebook feed. Continue reading –>
What is Discord? Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting So what is Discord exactly? Discord is a platform designed with the purpose of giving users the ability to create online communities for various purposes. While originally popular among online gaming communities, Discord has since been adopted by a wide variety of organizations, businesses, and many other groups. In this article, we will discuss the various features offered by the Discord platform and how you can use them to create your own community. Continue reading –>
Video SEO: Google’s 5 Best Practices Updated on December 9, 2025 by InMotion Hosting If you have ever made a video, you know that it takes time and effort to make one worth watching. The last thing you want after putting in that time and effort is to see that your video is not getting any views. Continue reading –>
Can You Make an Impact With Free JavaScript? Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting Many websites on the “modern” web use JavaScript to create a more interactive experience. However, this extra interactivity can cause performance issues not only for the website but for your personal computer as well. But beyond the performance issues, non-free JavaScript (that is, proprietary JavaScript with obfuscated code) can create security and privacy concerns for users. Many web users (and developers) would prefer to use free, open source JavaScript, so that they know what the code is doing, and can have the code independently reviewed — if desired. For many, it’s always better to have options. Continue reading –>
What is WordPress Hosting? Updated on May 16, 2025 by Carrie Smaha WordPress Hosting is a specialized web hosting service optimized for WordPress websites, offering enhanced speed, security, and support. This article explains the different types of WordPress Hosting and helps you determine the best fit for your site. Are you launching your first blog, setting up an online store, or looking to enhance an existing website? You might be asking yourself, “What is WordPress Hosting?” In this article, we will define WordPress hosting, distinguish it from other forms of web hosting, and discuss its advantages. This guide aims to inform you about the critical aspects of WordPress hosting to help you make an informed decision for your website’s hosting needs. Continue reading –>
IDE Vs Text Editor (Which Is Best For You?) Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting Much of the work you will accomplish in the course of updating and maintaining websites can be made significantly easier through the use of a good text editor or integrated development environment (IDE). Who doesn’t want to work smarter instead of harder? If you are using some default text editor or web interface for editing system files, it’s like digging a hole with a spoon instead of a hydraulic-powered backhoe. It makes that much difference. Continue reading –>
How to Become a Social Media Manager Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting A social media manager is a person responsible for managing all the social media accounts for an individual, brand, or company (entity). People in these roles typically work hand-in-hand with the entity they represent in order to ensure all social media posts and content are on brand for that entity and consistent with their style and tone of voice. Continue reading –>
Favorite SEO Blogs from Around the Web Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting In the search engine optimization (SEO) and search engine marketing (SEM) world, it’s often difficult to know to where to turn, and what projects to tackle. So much is required to form a well-rounded search strategy. There’s the technical considerations, making sure your site is adequately crawl-worthy, the softer skills like content generation, and keyword targeting. There’s a mix of both harder and softer skills. Once you’ve identified a good strategy, what kind of data will you measure and how will you know if the data you’ve chosen to measure indicates what you think it does. Continue reading –>
Understanding How to Get a Dedicated Server for Gaming Updated on June 4, 2024 by InMotion Hosting While most modern online video games provide their own servers, some games such as Minecraft or Valheim allow users to create servers on 3rd party services. By creating your own dedicated gaming server, you can set up a persistent online gaming environment for you and your friends to use whenever you want. In this article, we will discuss the purpose of dedicated gaming servers and explore some of the benefits of setting up your own server. Continue reading –>
Text Vs Blocks Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting You have no doubt noticed that the WordPress approach to content creation is changing. The emphasis has shifted more toward on-page editing in the browser. This essentially means blocks over text. The pros and cons of taking a content first approach as opposed to an all-in-one design and content approach can produce different results. Each approach provides unique opportunities as well as trade-offs. Continue reading –>
