2018 WordCamp State of the Word Recap Updated on January 23, 2024 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 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 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 July 16, 2026 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 July 16, 2026 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
Better Email Marketing: Newsletter Design Trends Updated on September 17, 2025 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 July 16, 2026 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 23, 2026 Carrie Smaha Starting a web-based business means running into technical terms that aren’t always explained well: server types, content management systems, performance metrics, and the features that separate one hosting plan from another. This glossary defines the web hosting terms you’ll see most often, grouped into hosting types, hosting features, and hosting software, so you can read a plan’s specs and decide what actually fits your site.Continue Reading
Best Practices for Social Media Marketing in the Upcoming Year Updated on January 23, 2024 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 July 16, 2026 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
GDPR and Your Email Marketing – What You Need to Know Updated on July 16, 2026 InMotion Hosting After years of giving lip service about the need for better cybersecurity and consumer protection, many groups and organizations are getting serious about hack protection. This comes at a critical juncture when Continue Reading
Your Website Speed Matters This Holiday Season Updated on January 23, 2024 Guest Contributor The holiday rush is nearly upon us. Have you ensured that your site is up-to-speed and ready to face the biggest shopping season of the year? Speed and reliability are essential parts of a successful eCommerce site. As more and more people shop online, and do so from mobile devices all over the world, it’s imperative that you make your site as efficient as possible. Continue Reading
Why You Need a Privacy Policy on Your Website Updated on April 21, 2022 InMotion Hosting If you have a website that collects any personal information such as names, email addresses, etc. and/or third party apps, including those for e-commerce, you are required by law to have a privacy policy.Continue Reading
Can Your Website Handle the Traffic Volume on Black Friday Updated on July 16, 2026 Guest Contributor Black Friday is a HUGE day in e-commerce. In fact, many merchants can expect to see three times more traffic than usual. That’s a huge number! To ensure the best customer experience possible, retailers need to be ready to quickly expand their infrastructures to meet demand.Continue Reading
Blogging is the Key to Influencer Marketing Updated on January 23, 2024 InMotion Hosting You may have heard the term “influencer marketing” and wondered what it meant. Influencer marketing is a type of marketing that uses key leaders to drive a brand message to a larger audience. Those key leaders have a large amount of “influence” on their fans following on social media and blog. It builds a bridge of trust with people who might otherwise not consider your brand or product.Continue Reading