VPS vs VPN: Do You Need a Virtual Private Network or a Virtual Private Server Updated on October 22, 2025 by Jennifer Fan VPS vs VPN may sound similar, but they serve completely different purposes. A VPS (Virtual Private Server) is a hosting infrastructure that gives your website or application speed, reliability, and scalability. A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a security service that encrypts your internet connection and masks your IP address. Businesses often need both: a VPS to power their online presence and a VPN to protect sensitive data and remote access. Choosing the right tool depends on whether you need hosting performance, online privacy, or both. While they might sound similar, it’s important to consider the differences between a VPS vs a VPN. In fact, aside from both having the word “virtual” in their names, they don’t have much in common. One is a dedicated operating system hosted offline and offered as a service, and the other is a network of dedicated servers that facilitates Internet use. Continue reading –>
Hunting Down the Best Free WordPress Website Builder Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting Whether you are using your WordPress website to fuel your online business or as a personal project, the key to making it look the best is to use a powerful website builder that allows complete control. There are a lot of different options currently available and each one has their own specific pros and cons. Continue reading –>
How to Start and Learn Web Development Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting Have you heard about web development? Not web development like spider webs, but website development! Some of the latest statistics show that web development jobs rank in the top ten of several popular job categories. Getting into the website development industry can be very worthwhile, but can require some patience with learning and acquiring clients. Continue reading –>
What to Look For When Comparing WordPress Hosts Updated on December 9, 2024 by Guest Contributor It can be a tricky proposition when it comes to choosing a WordPress host from among the many options that are currently on the market. You have to take into account the different platforms and types of hosting options even before you begin to look at the individual companies that are offering hosting solutions. Continue reading –>
5 Default WordPress Settings You Need to Change Updated on January 23, 2024 by Shay Bravo Default WordPress settings are enabled to cater to most websites; however, because they are default, it’s better to change some of these for the security of your site. In this article we will cover the default WordPress settings you should change after installation, and why, so you can continue building the website of your dream with peace of mind. Continue reading –>
Do You Think Your Website Is Hacked? Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting Do you think your website has been hacked? Is it not loading correctly, or is there a message saying that it was hacked? It can be overwhelming to know what to do. In this article, we want to help you take the first steps to securing and ensuring that your website is operating properly. Let’s go over several signs of a hacked website. Continue reading –>
Choosing Between cPanel and Plesk – Web Hosting Control Panels Updated on May 13, 2025 by InMotion Hosting When it comes to the control panel you should use for web hosting, the debate usually comes down to cPanel vs Plesk. These two control panels have been the leading administrative web panels for years, and they give users the best options when it comes to managing their websites. Continue reading –>
InMotion Hosting and WordPress – Bringing the Community Together Updated on January 23, 2024 by Guest Contributor With decades of experience in web hosting, we have observed every type of content management system (CMS) used to build websites. In 2003, the world of CMSs changed when Matt Mullenweg and Mike Little released a new CMS called WordPress. As the years went on, we began seeing more and more impressive websites built with WordPress. As our company grew, many of our team members became experts in WordPress. Continue reading –>
What Is Whitespace and Why Is It Important? Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting We live in a time where there is so much information. When a designer or content creator sets out to create a new website or design, how can they compete against all of the other websites and content? What can make their content stand out? Continue reading –>
Avoid Errors When You Remove a WordPress Page or Post Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting As a business owner, you know that quality content is the key to getting search engine rankings and drawing in visitors. That means constantly updating blogs and articles to keep them fresh and relevant. Occasionally, this will require that you know how to delete a WordPress page. You may ask, how can I delete a WordPress page and make sure people who go to that page don’t get an error? Continue reading –>
How to Design Your Own Website Updated on January 23, 2024 by Guest Contributor When you need to create a website, taking the first step can be the greatest challenge. Many online articles share how to build a website using a template. This is all great information, but the main step of building a professional website is the design. The design can be a bit complex. A great design is the core to building a successful website. Some drag-and-drop web builder templates don’t have a clean design, making it hard to communicate the right message to your audience. You need to clearly communicate what you sell or do; otherwise, your site’s existence is for not. Continue reading –>
Marketing Tips for Non-Profits – Learning from the Best, Charity:Water Updated on January 23, 2024 by Guest Contributor When a coffee company wants to sell coffee, they put together a budget just for marketing so that they can run ads, mail flyers, hire content marketers, and find stores to place signs. This all costs money, and can get expensive. What if you didn’t have the marketing budget? How could your organization survive? Continue reading –>
Responsive Web Design: What It Is, and How to Confirm It’s Working Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting One of the most common questions when building a website is, will my website be mobile friendly? Almost every website owner asks this question at some point. Why is this? When getting mobile phones, many people didn’t understand why someone would want a responsive website design. You could zoom into the web page and access all of the links and content. Continue reading –>
InMotion Hosting Considered as a Reliable Hosting Services Platform by a Respected Business Software Directory Posted on September 7, 2018 by InMotion Hosting Trusted by thousands of businesses worldwide and known brands, InMotion Hosting is continuously working to provide everyone with state-of-the-art and reliable web hosting services. In light of this, various InMotion hosting reviews were conducted by dozens of media sites, and they recognized our platform as a reliable brand for businesses. Among these is FinancesOnline, a reputed review website visited by thousands of businesses that are looking for the right solution that matches their unique requirements. Continue reading –>
Save Money and Increase Productivity by Running a VoIP System on Your Dedicated Server Updated on April 17, 2024 by InMotion Hosting Could your dedicated server actually help you to save money? The immense power and adaptability of InMotion Hosting’s Dedicated Server solutions mean they can provide unparalleled control, performance, and security for your website. But, there are so many other things these systems can do that few of us have ever really stopped to consider. One idea could actually help you save money on your phone bills every month! Continue reading –>
