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 –>
Website Design 101: How to Design a Website Updated on March 26, 2025 by Guest Contributor Website design may seem like a daunting task, but designing your own website doesn’t have to be difficult. In fact, with the right tools and components, even users with little to no experience in website design can create a beautiful website of their own. Continue reading –>
WORDPRESS USERS: Don’t Run The WordPress 5.0 Update Immediately! Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting WordPress 5.0 is officially live! This is a big update for all WordPress websites, so we write this post to inform you to NOT run the update immediately! There are some steps that we highly recommend you take to ensure your website doesn’t break. Continue reading –>
Why Website Security is Important for Your Business Updated on January 23, 2024 by Guest Contributor Two years ago, Google announced that more than 50 million websites worldwide are infected with malicious code. Last year, there was a 212% increase in that number. What does that mean? It means your website has to protect itself. Did you know that another site can infect yours and make it vulnerable to attack? Continue reading –>
Successful Social Media Marketing Requires Strategy Updated on January 23, 2024 by Guest Contributor No one can deny that social media is one of the best ways to market your business to the world. Unfortunately, chances are good that your competitors probably know this as well. So, how do you find your way through the tangle of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and all the other social media platforms that are out there? It takes a lot of strategic planning to become a major player in the social media marketing world. Continue reading –>
Let Your Website Visitors Fall Into Your Autumn Store Sale Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting This time of season is a great time to start running sales through your online store. E-commerce during this holiday season can be tied to a variety of different events and promotions. But how do you turn your traffic into sales? This is a major problem for many stores who see lots of people checking out the website, but very few who are following through with actual purchases. Continue reading –>
Better Email Marketing: Newsletter Design Trends Updated on September 17, 2025 by Guest Contributor Your newsletter represents your business. The way you design it matters, and it should be flexible based on your needs. We’ve compiled our list of favorite newsletter design trends to help you try something new on the path to building better email marketing. Continue reading –>
The Basics of Cybersecurity for Website Owners Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting Cybersecurity has been all over the news in recent years, and for good reason. With large companies like Equifax, Lyft, and Facebook getting hacked, millions of people have had their personal information compromised. Continue reading –>
Common Web Hosting Definitions and What They Mean Updated on May 3, 2024 by Carrie Smaha If you’re trying to get a web-based business off the ground, you’re going to have to understand some basic technical terms used when discussing the Internet, web hosting, types of servers, content management systems, and more. Unfortunately for newbies out there, this information can be hard to understand and many web hosting information sites can seem like they are written in a foreign language. Continue reading –>
Best Practices for Social Media Marketing in the Upcoming Year Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting These days, having a strong social media presence is no longer an option – it’s a necessity. According to research, 40% of young adults follow their favorite brands via social media. One in four of those users follows a brand from which they might make a purchase. With numbers like that, you just can’t afford to miss out. Continue reading –>
Concerned of Being Hacked? – 10 Steps to Better Website Security Updated on January 23, 2024 by Guest Contributor The way things are today, being concerned of getting hacked is very sensible. When you consider the billions of websites Google has blocked due to malware and phishing, it’s an understandable concern. So how do you build up your website security to protect yourself? Continue reading –>
