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What Exactly Is Managed Hosting?

Updated on February 2, 2026 by InMotion Hosting

Managed hosting means your provider takes care of server updates, security, and performance so you don’t have to. It’s ideal for agencies, marketing teams, and business owners who value time, reliability, and growth. With expert support and proactive management, you get fast, secure hosting that scales with your needs without the technical headaches of running servers yourself.

It’s Time to Upgrade Your PHP Version For WordPress

Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting

If you’re not familiar with it, PHP is the background scripting language that powers WordPress.

And if you want the fastest and most secure WordPress on the market, you need to be on the latest and greatest PHP version.

Where Should I Buy a Domain Name?

Updated on July 7, 2025 by InMotion Hosting

Where can you buy a domain name? If you find yourself wondering that, you’re not alone. Many business owners don’t know where to buy a domain name, or even what a domain name is.

We’re going to lay the whole process out for you from start to finish. By the end, you’ll not only understand what a domain name is and why you need one, but you’ll know how to find the best deal (and avoid getting scammed into a shady contract).

What Is the Most Affordable Hosting Option?

Updated on January 23, 2024 by Guest Contributor

VPS hosting, cloud hosting and shared hosting providers–when deciding what form of web hosting service to purchase, the first thing you should ask is, what type of an online presence will your business have?

Power Up Your Web Hosting With Your Own Code

Updated on December 9, 2024 by InMotion Hosting

We’ve been in the web hosting business for a long time. And we’ve found one of the most consistent benefits of web hosting is being able to control your own destiny.

Learning how to do your own coding gives you the greatest level of control over what you can do with your hosting.

5 Reasons Why You Might Transfer a Domain Name

Updated on July 7, 2025 by InMotion Hosting

Your website is growing, traffic is increasing daily, you’re thinking about getting a new hosting plan, but what about a domain name transfer? Often overlooked in general website upkeep, who you host your domain with is a vital part of the security of your website. We’re going to go over some reasons why a domain transfer should be your next move.

Starting Your Own Virtual Business

Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting

Are you wondering how you can turn your WordPress Website Builder designed site into a money-making virtual business? Well, read on and see how to do just that.

It goes without saying that if you want to get involved in business, you need a professional website to help promote it. But some businesses go a step further and exist solely on the Internet with no brick-and-mortar stores to promote. Let’s look at how you can join the thousands of other entrepreneurs who have started their own virtual business.

Create Your Own Website Today!

Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting

Today, it’s easier than ever to learn how to create a website. Whether you want to have a fun space to play around with online or you’re serious about creating an online business, the truth is that you don’t need coding experience to build a website.

Why Choose a Hosting and Web Design Package?

Updated on November 12, 2024 by InMotion Hosting

If you’re looking for a simple online presence to get your business into the online game, then a single page website is a good choice. What makes this an excellent choice for a small business is that you can also package it with your hosting service.

Warning: Being a First Adopter May Burn You

Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting

There are far too many new media platforms coming out every day. The success of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or YouTube may have you convinced that the next big thing is right around the corner, and you need to be a first adopter in order to gain instant ground.

The Importance of Posting Regular Content to Your Website

Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting

If you want to post content to your website regularly, but you think the process seems time-consuming or overwhelming, a website builder for small business can help! Posting fresh content on a regular basis is super important – not just for keeping clients and prospects informed, but for SEO as well.

Claim Your Domain to Unlock The Full Web

Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting

As we’ve said before on this blog, you don’t want to be using the Internet with training wheels.

When the Internet became more openly available in the 90s, it was seen as more of a fad.

It took many years and the success of a few tech titans to change peoples’ opinions about how the web could work for them.

WordPress is Making Lasting Connections With Meetups

Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting

Here at InMotion Hosting, we’re all about WordPress.

Our popular WordPress education channel is a one-stop resource for everything WordPress. And we often refer new WordPress users there.

But there’s another great resource we haven’t mentioned before: WordPress meetups.

ATTENTION WordPress Website Owners – Website Vulnerability

Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting

We were recently informed of a pretty large attack on WordPress websites that use the Abandoned Cart Lite for WooCommerce plugin. With over 20,000+ installs, this vulnerability isn’t a minor issue. Let’s take a look at what hackers are doing and how you can prevent it from happening to your website.