Cheap Hosting? What to Consider in a Hosting Plan Updated on January 23, 2024 by Guest Contributor There are a lot of factors to consider when you’re a small business owner setting up a website. You know that you need a hosting plan to get your website online, but what does that really mean? You may be tempted to take the first cheap hosting plan you find, throw a site online, and call it a day. If the only thing you look for is cheap hosting, instead of quality and affordable hosting, you’re making a mistake. Continue reading –>
PHP 8: What’s New Updated on March 5, 2024 by InMotion Hosting PHP 8.0 is here, just one year after PHP 7.4 was released in November 2019. Some of the most popular content management systems (CMSs) including WordPress and Moodle depend on the scripting language as part of the LAMP Stack: Continue reading –>
RHEL, CentOS 8, and CentOS Stream: Enterprise Linux Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting One of the most popular Linux operating systems (also known as distros) is CentOS. CentOS is based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), a Linux distro designed for commercial applications. The most recent version of CentOS is CentOS 8. At the end of 2021, CentOS 8 will be phased out and replaced with CentOS Stream for continued support and development. In this article, we will explore the concepts of RHEL, CentOS 8, and CentOS Stream and discuss how they relate to one another. Continue reading –>
What is HTTP/3 and Why Is It Important? Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting The main purpose of Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is to communicate with web servers. HTTP/3 and preceding advancements on the HTTP network protocol are meant to enhance overall performance for web servers running common, resource-intensive applications including: Continue reading –>
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 –>
