What is Jetpack for WordPress? Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting In the world of WordPress, the focus has been on making the visual editor – Gutenberg – the standard editor for the majority of WordPress users. Within that circle, there are a series of elite plugins that virtually every website—no matter how big or small—introduces into the ecosystem. The Jetpack for WordPress plugin, from Automattic, is one of them. Continue reading –>
Ubuntu 20.04 LTS: What’s New? Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting Whenever a new version of an existing piece of software is released, it is important to understand how the new software compares to the current version. In the case of Linux operating systems (also known as distros), a new version can mean new features, bug fixes, security updates, and much more. In this article, we will be discussing Ubuntu 20.04 LTS and how it differs from previous versions of Ubuntu. Continue reading –>
Using EAT SEO to Optimize Your WordPress Website Updated on August 20, 2024 by InMotion Hosting Welcome to the InMotion Hosting EAT SEO guide. In this article we will detail all the basics of what EAT SEO is and how you can use it to benefit your blog or business. We will break down E-A-T, find out how EAT is applied to your website, as well as how to use it to optimize your WordPress website. Continue reading –>
What is Link Building? Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting Link building is an effective method of building up your website’s authority. Whether you’re launching a new website or looking to expand the reach of an existing one, it can be used to make your site work harder for you. Continue reading –>
Making the Most of Linux Cloud Server Hosting Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting After talking with a system administrator (sysadmin) about Managed VPS Hosting, I wanted to ask someone else about unmanaged, Linux cloud servers. We generally recommend the cloud server to advanced Linux users who are comfortable in the command-line interface (CLI), or terminal. But sometimes, the best way to learn something is to just go for it and learn as you go. Continue reading –>
What is a Content Delivery Network (CDN) and How Does it Work? Updated on June 16, 2025 by Guest Contributor A Content Delivery Network (CDN) is something of a ‘cure-all’ for solving various issues on your website. CDNs are said to improve everything from site speed and security to account bandwidth usage. How is it that one upgrade can affect so much of a site’s performance? It all comes down to what CDNs actually do: get your site’s static content physically closer to your site’s visitors by distributing that content to other servers. Continue reading –>
What is High Availability (HA)? Updated on July 9, 2024 by Guest Contributor In recent years, virtual private server (VPS) hosting has been a sweet spot between the affordability of shared hosting and the power of a dedicated server. The introduction of cloud infrastructures has taken that concept and extended it even further. The possible uses for Linux VPS Hosting are almost endless. Continue reading –>
Reclaimed Dedicated Servers – Restored Infrastructure for Specialized Requirements Updated on September 29, 2025 by Carrie Smaha Your website performance directly impacts your bottom line. Every second of downtime costs revenue, and every slow page load drives potential customers to competitors. When your business depends on reliable web infrastructure, the choice between affordable hosting and performance-grade hardware shouldn’t exist. Continue reading –>
Making the Most of Managed VPS Hosting Updated on July 24, 2025 by John Joseph Discover how to maximize your managed VPS hosting with advice from InMotion’s seasoned Linux system administrator. Learn essential first steps like enabling 2FA, setting strong passwords, and disabling unused services. Explore advanced tools for monitoring, automation, and security—from Ansible to web application firewalls. Whether you’re managing cPanel servers or considering cloud hosting, this insider perspective reveals the technical prerequisites and practical workflows that separate VPS novices from power users. From a Linux Sysadmin’s Perspective Once you truly understand what Linux VPS Hosting is and how much you can do with it, you may have questions about what happens on the backend of the virtual private server. You may now be wondering… Continue reading –>
6 Internet Privacy Articles You Should Bookmark Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting Who controls your content and distribution? The answer must always be You.Click To Tweet These days it’s becoming increasingly difficult to know if you can trust big tech with your data and content. Say the wrong thing, upset Continue reading –>
VPS Uses Besides Hosting Websites Updated on July 30, 2025 by Nikki Ryan Web hosting is usually for websites. Linux VPS hosting can also be used for email, and file sharing. It’s often for reseller hosting solutions with a user control panel. But what if you don’t need your website anymore? Maybe you transferred your business and WordPress website to another owner. Maybe your college capstone project is complete. For one reason or another, you may find yourself using a VPS for some purpose other than hosting a website. Continue reading –>
Canonical URLs: What are They and When to Use Them Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting If you’re looking for a free and easy way to improve your website’s SEO, it’s time to become familiar with canonicalization and canonical URLs. In this article, we’ll cover What is a canonical URL?What are canonical tags?Why use canonical URLs?How to specify canonical URLsWhich URL is my canonical URL? Continue reading –>
Yext Answers Comes to WordPress with New Plugin Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting For users of Yext Answers, there is finally a solution tailored specifically for WordPress websites. The Yext Answers plugin allows users to display content from the Yext platform on their WordPress websites quickly and easily. Users get to decide what information they would like to include, how it looks, and where it appears on their site. Continue reading –>
Website Breadcrumbs: What are They? Why do They Matter? Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting In short, website breadcrumbs are navigational tools that make your site user-friendly while simultaneously improving your SEO. In this article, we’ll cover: What are website breadcrumbs?Three types of breadcrumbsAdvantages of using breadcrumbs Continue reading –>
Nofollow, Sponsored and UGC Links Explained Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting In this article: Links and SEONofollow Link AttributeSponsored Link AttributeUGC Link AttributeCombining Link Attributes To an untrained eye, all links on a webpage might appear to be the same. But you might be interested to find that is not the case. Continue reading –>
