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Download the free ebook now. - Published: 2021-03-10 - Modified: 2025-05-21 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/ebooks/secure-your-linux-vps/ --- > To help reduce the stress involved in migrating your website, we created a free eBook that will prepare you for the next step in your web hosting journey. - Published: 2020-12-09 - Modified: 2025-05-27 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/ebooks/migrating-your-website/ --- > Let us guide you with step-by-step instructions on how to create a WordPress website. Download the free ebook today! - Published: 2020-06-04 - Modified: 2025-05-21 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/ebooks/small-business-owners-guide-to-wordpress/ --- --- ## Posts - Published: 2025-12-22 - Modified: 2025-12-22 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/ai-web-development-what-you-need-to-know/ - Categories: AI Tools, Web Development AI web development in 2025 is transforming how websites are built, tested, and optimized. From code generation and automated testing to UX personalization and security, AI tools help teams move faster while maintaining scalability and performance. The key is balance: using AI to automate repetitive tasks while keeping human oversight for creativity, branding, and compliance. To fully benefit, businesses need a reliable infrastructure that ensures AI-powered websites run smoothly without sacrificing trust or user experience. --- - Published: 2025-12-18 - Modified: 2025-12-18 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/bare-metal-vs-hypervisor/ - Categories: Dedicated Server Articles --- - Published: 2025-12-18 - Modified: 2025-12-18 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/server-speed-and-conversions/ - Categories: Tips and Advice Server speed and conversions are directly linked: slow servers kill momentum, trust, and sales. Even small delays cost real revenue, especially on mobile. Modern infrastructure like NVMe storage, optimized server software, and layered caching creates the speed your funnel depends on. When hosting is fast, every part of your site performs better. When it’s slow, everything suffers. Upgrade hosting, remove bottlenecks, and conversions rise. --- - Published: 2025-12-16 - Modified: 2025-12-16 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/digital-marketing-agency-cyber-security/ - Categories: Marketing, Security Digital marketing moves fast, and that pace makes security easy to overlook. Yet every campaign relies on stable sites, intact analytics, and protected client data. A strong approach to cyber security in digital marketing helps agencies work confidently as they launch new campaigns, add integrations, and manage high-traffic moments. When security becomes part of your everyday workflow, you safeguard client trust and keep your marketing performance on track. --- - Published: 2025-12-13 - Modified: 2025-12-12 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/hosting-decision-matrix-for-digital-marketing-agencies/ - Categories: Marketing A hosting decision matrix helps digital marketing agencies make clearer, more confident hosting choices by turning subjective comparisons into a structured scoring process. When you evaluate performance, security, scalability, support, and cost through weighted criteria, the right solution becomes obvious. This framework removes guesswork, aligns teams, and creates decisions you can defend during client reviews or planning cycles. With a hosting decision matrix, you choose environments that actually support campaign performance and long-term client growth. --- - Published: 2025-12-12 - Modified: 2025-12-12 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/2025-year-in-review/ - Categories: News --- - Published: 2025-12-12 - Modified: 2025-12-12 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/digital-marketing-agency-operations-guide/ - Categories: Marketing High performing digital marketing agency operations rely on more than sharp creative and smart targeting. Your hosting stack quietly drives every result you deliver. Fast, stable hosting keeps landing pages loading instantly, protects campaign data, strengthens Quality Scores, and prevents wasted ad spend during peak traffic. When your team works from unified, reliable infrastructure, campaigns launch smoothly, reporting stays accurate, and clients see consistent ROI gains. Strong hosting does more than support your agency. It accelerates how you grow. --- - Published: 2025-12-10 - Modified: 2025-12-16 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/what-is-cpanel/ - Categories: Glossary cPanel transforms complex server management into a seamless experience that anyone can master. This powerful Linux-based dashboard puts complete control of your hosting at your fingertips. Emails, domains, files, and databases are clicks away, with no command lines. Whether you're a small business owner launching your first website or a developer juggling multiple client projects, InMotion Hosting's cPanel integration delivers the perfect blend of simplicity and robust functionality across all hosting plans. --- - Published: 2025-12-09 - Modified: 2025-12-09 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/state-of-the-word-2025-recap/ - Categories: Events, WordPress Articles --- - Published: 2025-12-09 - Modified: 2025-12-08 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/zero-trust-architecture/ - Categories: Security Zero Trust Architecture flips the old “trusted network” mindset on its head. Instead of assuming your hosting environment is safe, Zero Trust treats every user, device, plugin, API call, and service as untrusted until proven otherwise. When paired with strong hosting fundamentals it gives you a practical path to lock down WordPress, secure microservices, and protect tools like Discord without slowing down your site or frustrating your team. It’s a smarter, modern way to defend your business as it grows. --- - Published: 2025-12-08 - Modified: 2025-12-08 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/why-nvme-hosting/ - Categories: Glossary --- - Published: 2025-12-08 - Modified: 2025-12-08 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/core-web-vitals/ - Categories: SEO --- - Published: 2025-12-04 - Modified: 2025-12-08 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/reseller-hosting-tools-resources/ - Categories: Reseller Hosting Articles Running a reseller hosting brand means keeping every site fast, secure, and supported. This guide explains the essential tools that help you manage clients with confidence as your business grows. You learn how billing automation, uptime monitoring, security scanning, documentation, and communication platforms work together to create a smooth and reliable experience. The result is a toolkit that helps you stay ahead of issues, save time, and build long-term trust with every customer. --- - Published: 2025-12-01 - Modified: 2025-12-08 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/reseller-hosting-diy-vs-white-label-customer-support/ - Categories: Reseller Hosting Articles Reseller hosting customer support plays a major role in your business success. Whether you manage support yourself, rely on white label service, or use a hybrid model, the way you handle customer issues defines your brand. This guide compares each approach to help you choose the best strategy for growth, scalability, and client satisfaction. Learn how the right customer service model builds trust and keeps your hosting business running smoothly. --- - Published: 2025-11-28 - Modified: 2025-11-28 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/lovable-acquires-molnett-ai-code-generation-deployment/ - Categories: AI Tools, News --- - Published: 2025-11-26 - Modified: 2025-11-26 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/is-reseller-hosting-profitable-2/ - Categories: Reseller Hosting Articles Reseller hosting is profitable when you treat it like a business, not a side hustle. By reselling hosting under your own brand, you can build predictable monthly revenue, strengthen client relationships, and scale with automation tools like cPanel and WHMCS. The key to profitability lies in bundling services, retaining clients, and partnering with a provider that delivers NVMe-powered performance and real human support. With the right foundation, reseller hosting can grow from an extra income stream into a sustainable business. --- - Published: 2025-11-25 - Modified: 2025-12-01 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/difference-between-shared-vps-dedicated-hosting/ - Categories: Dedicated Server Articles, Glossary, Shared Hosting Articles, VPS Hosting Articles Shared hosting offers an affordable starting point for small websites, while VPS provides more power for growing businesses with up to 20,000 daily visitors. Dedicated hosting delivers maximum performance and security for high-traffic sites handling sensitive data. Choose based on your current needs and anticipated growth to create a strong foundation for your online success. --- - Published: 2025-11-24 - Modified: 2025-12-08 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/green-data-centers/ - Categories: Glossary Green data center solutions use efficient hardware, smarter cooling systems, and renewable energy to reduce waste while improving uptime and performance. These technologies create a more stable hosting environment, support long-term scalability, and help businesses control costs as infrastructure demands grow. Choosing a hosting partner that invests in sustainable data center practices gives your organization stronger reliability today and a more future-ready foundation for tomorrow. --- - Published: 2025-11-21 - Modified: 2025-11-21 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/understanding-unlimited-reseller-hosting/ - Categories: Reseller Hosting Articles Unlimited reseller hosting lets you host as many client accounts or domains as your server resources allow, giving you flexibility without artificial caps. While resources like CPU and memory remain finite, fair usage policies keep performance consistent. With scalable plans, white-label control, and automation tools like WHMCS, you can grow your hosting business under your own brand without managing servers or infrastructure. --- - Published: 2025-11-21 - Modified: 2025-11-21 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/wordpress-vps-single-site-vs-multiple-site-hosting/ - Categories: VPS Hosting Articles, WordPress Articles --- - Published: 2025-11-21 - Modified: 2025-11-21 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/static-vs-dynamic-websites/ - Categories: Web Development The way you structure a website shapes how it loads, grows, and adapts to new goals. This guide explains static vs dynamic websites and shows how platforms such as Lovable, Bolt, and Sanity.io support modern approaches to building and managing content. You will learn how each option affects speed, scalability, and workflow, and how community discussions and hosting choices help keep your projects performing well. It is a clear starting point for creating a site that is ready for the future. --- - Published: 2025-11-17 - Modified: 2025-11-17 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/linux-or-windows-server/ - Categories: Tips and Advice Linux vs Windows Server comes down to flexibility, cost, and application needs. Linux servers are open-source, highly customizable, and widely used for hosting websites, databases, and applications. This makes them the go-to for most businesses. Windows servers, on the other hand, are best suited if your workloads depend on Microsoft technologies like .NET, ASP, or SQL Server. --- - Published: 2025-11-17 - Modified: 2025-11-17 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/server-hardening-a-complete-framework/ - Categories: Security This guide explains how to apply effective server hardening techniques across different hosting environments. Learn the core practices, configurations, and tools used to secure servers against attacks, maintain uptime, and protect sensitive data. From firewalls and SSH policies to WordPress and control panel hardening, it outlines a practical framework for building and maintaining safer, more reliable infrastructure. --- - Published: 2025-11-14 - Modified: 2025-11-19 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/inmotion-premier-care/ - Categories: Dedicated Server Articles, News, VPS Hosting Articles InMotion Hosting introduces Premier Care—the only all-in-one bundle combining expert support, proactive security, enterprise-grade backups, and essential tools for VPS and Dedicated Server customers. --- - Published: 2025-11-11 - Modified: 2025-11-11 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/reseller-hosting-marketing-strategies/ - Categories: Reseller Hosting Articles Growing a reseller hosting business isn’t about pushing features, it’s about showing results. Clients care about speed, uptime, and real support, not specs. Start local with free migrations that remove switching friction, build agency partnerships that bring steady referrals, and use performance audits to turn data into proof. Keep your website simple, your message human, and your hosting performance part of the story. The more you help clients feel confident online, the faster your reseller brand will grow. --- - Published: 2025-11-07 - Modified: 2025-11-07 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/wordpress-multisite-guide/ - Categories: WordPress Articles WordPress Multisite enables you to manage multiple WordPress sites from a single installation, saving time and reducing costs. This guide explains how it works, when to use it, and its advantages and limitations. You’ll learn about hosting options, SEO implications, real-world use cases, and setup steps. Whether you run an agency, manage a brand portfolio, or oversee a growing business network, this article shows how Multisite can simplify management and support scalable growth. --- - Published: 2025-11-06 - Modified: 2025-11-06 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/what-is-white-labeling-and-how-does-it-work/ - Categories: Glossary, Reseller Hosting Articles White-labeling allows one company to sell products or services under its own name while another handles production or infrastructure. In web hosting, it means reselling hosting accounts under your brand while a provider manages the servers. This approach helps businesses build recurring revenue, control the customer experience, and scale without managing technical operations. --- - Published: 2025-11-06 - Modified: 2025-11-06 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/what-is-a-dedicated-server/ - Categories: Dedicated Server Articles, Glossary If your website has outgrown shared or VPS hosting, a dedicated server gives you full control of an entire machine (its CPU, RAM, and storage) just for your business. In this guide, you’ll learn when to upgrade, how dedicated servers compare to other hosting types, and how to choose a plan that supports your growth. --- - Published: 2025-11-06 - Modified: 2025-11-05 - URL: White-labeling allows one company to sell products or services under its own name while another handles production or infrastructure. In web hosting, it means reselling hosting accounts under your brand while a provider manages the servers. This approach helps businesses build recurring revenue, control the customer experience, and scale without managing technical operations. --- - Published: 2025-11-06 - Modified: 2025-11-05 - URL: If your website has outgrown shared or VPS hosting, a dedicated server gives you full control of an entire machine (its CPU, RAM, and storage) just for your business. In this guide, you’ll learn when to upgrade, how dedicated servers compare to other hosting types, and how to choose a plan that supports your growth. --- - Published: 2025-11-05 - Modified: 2025-11-05 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/how-to-convert-figma-designs-into-wordpress/ - Categories: Web Design, WordPress Articles Turning Figma designs into WordPress sites can be done with plugins, page builders, UiChemy, manual coding, or professional services. Each method balances speed, cost, and control differently. Plugins are fast for simple sites, while manual rebuilds and pro services deliver clean, scalable results. No matter the approach, hosting and performance remain critical. With strong infrastructure and the right workflow, your Figma to WordPress projects can launch smoothly and scale with your business. --- - Published: 2025-11-03 - Modified: 2025-11-05 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/400-series-error-codes-guide/ - Categories: Web Development 400 series error codes are client-side issues that can hurt SEO, user trust, and overall site performance if left unmanaged. This guide explains the most common codes, along with the less frequent ones you may encounter. You’ll learn how to troubleshoot errors, create branded 404 pages, and use WordPress tools like automatic redirects to catch broken links before they impact visitors. By combining prevention with smart fixes, you ensure a faster, more reliable experience for your audience. --- - Published: 2025-10-29 - Modified: 2025-11-05 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/wp-web-icons-guide/ - Categories: Web Design, WordPress Articles WP web icons help you create fast, consistent, and accessible WordPress sites that reflect your brand identity. This guide explains how to design, optimize, and implement SVG-based icons that look sharp on any screen, load quickly, and maintain visual consistency across projects. Learn how to host, style, and manage web icons efficiently for better performance and a more unified digital presence. --- - Published: 2025-10-23 - Modified: 2025-10-22 - URL: If your website has outgrown shared or VPS hosting, a dedicated server gives you full control of an entire machine (its CPU, RAM, and storage) just for your business. In this guide, you’ll learn when to upgrade, how dedicated servers compare to other hosting types, and how to choose a plan that supports your growth. --- - Published: 2025-10-23 - Modified: 2025-11-05 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/node-js-hosting-guide/ - Categories: Tips and Advice Building fast, scalable apps starts with the right Node.js hosting. This guide breaks down what makes Node.js different, how to choose the right hosting type for your business, and the steps to set up and optimize performance. You’ll learn to avoid common deployment mistakes, secure your data, and future-proof your infrastructure so your app stays fast, stable, and affordable as traffic grows. --- - Published: 2025-10-22 - Modified: 2025-10-22 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/2025-aws-outage/ - Categories: Dedicated Server Articles, Security --- - Published: 2025-10-18 - Modified: 2025-10-17 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/the-most-reliable-web-hosting-providers/ - Categories: Business This 2025 review uses actual test data to compare leading web hosts across uptime, TTFB, support, and SLA transparency. InMotion Hosting leads with 99.99% uptime, NVMe infrastructure, and real human support. Each competitor performs well in its niche, but few combine speed, scalability, and accountability as consistently. For agencies and enterprise teams, reliability is a measurable advantage that powers growth. --- - Published: 2025-10-11 - Modified: 2025-10-11 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/what-is-email-hosting/ - Categories: Email Solutions, Glossary Email hosting gives you a secure, professional way to send and receive messages using your own domain. Unlike free services, it offers better branding, deliverability, and compliance options, making it essential for businesses that want reliable communication. Pairing email hosting with web and domain hosting creates a complete foundation for building trust, supporting growth, and keeping your digital presence strong. --- - Published: 2025-10-11 - Modified: 2025-10-08 - URL: Email hosting gives you a secure, professional way to send and receive messages using your own domain. Unlike free services, it offers better branding, deliverability, and compliance options, making it essential for businesses that want reliable communication. Pairing email hosting with web and domain hosting creates a complete foundation for building trust, supporting growth, and keeping your digital presence strong. --- - Published: 2025-10-09 - Modified: 2025-10-15 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/wordpress-staging-plugins/ - Categories: WordPress Articles A WordPress staging site lets you safely test changes before pushing them live. The best staging plugins (like Total Upkeep, UpdraftPlus, WP Staging, WPVivid, and All-in-One WP Migration) make it easy to clone, edit, and sync your website without risking downtime or data loss. Choosing the right one depends on your workflow, hosting setup, and how much control you need over deployment. A fast hosting environment and reliable backups make every staging process smoother and safer. --- - Published: 2025-10-09 - Modified: 2025-10-06 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/using-wordpress-ai-plugins/ - Categories: AI Tools, WordPress Articles AI plugins help WordPress sites create content faster, improve accessibility, personalize experiences, and provide 24/7 support through chatbots. They save time and expand reach, but they’re not perfect. They require careful editing, testing, and strong hosting to perform well. Used strategically, these tools enhance your site without compromising speed, trust, or compliance. --- - Published: 2025-10-07 - Modified: 2025-10-06 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/what-is-an-iframe/ - Categories: Cool Tools, Glossary, Technology An iframe is an HTML element that lets you embed external content directly on your site while keeping it separate from your core code. This guide explains what iframes are, how they work, and when to use them. You’ll learn security best practices, performance optimization techniques, advanced features like sandboxing, and practical use cases for modern websites. Discover when iframes are the right choice and when to consider alternatives for better SEO and user experience. --- - Published: 2025-10-06 - Modified: 2025-10-09 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/joomla-vs-wordpress/ - Categories: Content Management Systems, WordPress Articles Choosing between Joomla vs WordPress comes down to your use case. WordPress is the world's most popular CMS, known for quick setup, ease of use, and a massive plugin ecosystem. Joomla, while less common, delivers stronger built-in customization, multilingual support, and advanced role management that technical teams value. Both can be secure, scalable, and high-performing when paired with the right hosting. This guide breaks down installation, usability, customization, security, performance, SEO, community, and cost so you can select the CMS that truly fits your goals. --- - Published: 2025-10-05 - Modified: 2025-11-20 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/email-hosting-for-small-business-what-you-need-to-know/ - Categories: Email Solutions Email hosting for small businesses goes beyond sending messages. It builds credibility, protects sensitive data, and ensures reliable communication. From bundled hosting to dedicated solutions, the right provider offers security, scalability, and real human support. This gives your business the professional foundation it needs to grow. --- - Published: 2025-10-05 - Modified: 2025-11-20 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/understanding-dns-propagation/ - Categories: Domain Names DNS propagation is the time it takes for changes to your domain’s DNS records to spread across the internet. It can last anywhere from minutes to 48 hours, depending on TTL values, ISP refresh rates, and caching. For businesses, understanding DNS propagation is essential to avoid downtime, protect email deliverability, and maintain customer trust. This guide explains how propagation works, why it matters, common scenarios, and proactive steps you can take to manage updates smoothly. --- - Published: 2025-10-04 - Modified: 2025-10-03 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/web-hosting-for-startups/ - Categories: Business Startups need web hosting that balances speed, security, scalability, and support. The right provider ensures your site grows with your business, delivers reliable uptime, and protects customer trust. Investing early in a hosting environment that aligns with your long-term goals sets the foundation for sustainable growth. --- - Published: 2025-10-01 - Modified: 2025-10-01 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/best-developer-hosting/ - Categories: Web Development Choosing the best developer hosting is more than a technical decision; it’s a strategy for growth. This guide explores what sets developer-friendly hosting apart, the features professionals expect, and how leading providers compare. From startups to enterprises, the right host ensures speed, scalability, and reliable human support. We evaluate the top options, from budget VPS to global cloud platforms. --- - Published: 2025-10-01 - Modified: 2025-10-01 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/woocommerce-maintenance-how-to/ - Categories: eCommerce, WordPress Articles This guide explores WooCommerce maintenance essentials, from security and performance to backups and scaling. Learn how ongoing upkeep safeguards your store, boosts conversions, and supports long-term growth. --- - Published: 2025-09-27 - Modified: 2025-09-26 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/wordpress-staging-environments/ - Categories: WordPress Articles A WordPress staging environment is a private clone of your site where you can test updates, plugins, and design changes without risking downtime. This guide explains how staging works and compares options like Softaculous, BoldGrid, and plugins. You’ll learn lifecycle best practices for syncing, testing, backups, and cleanup, plus some potential issues to avoid. --- - Published: 2025-09-26 - Modified: 2025-09-26 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/ai-lead-scoring-guide/ - Categories: Marketing Manual lead scoring can’t keep up as your business grows, wasting time on the wrong prospects while missing high-value ones. AI lead scoring changes that use predictive analytics to surface the leads most likely to convert. This guide shows how it boosts CRM adoption, improves ROI, scales with growth, and aligns marketing and sales. With the right tools, clean data, and reliable hosting, you’ll close deals faster, spend smarter, and free your team to focus on conversations that matter. --- - Published: 2025-09-26 - Modified: 2025-11-20 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/website-transfers-guide/ - Categories: Tips and Advice, Web Development Website transfers are a normal part of running a business online. Whether you're a startup, an eCommerce store, an agency, or an enterprise, moving to a new host helps you improve performance, security, scalability, and support. With the right preparation, backups, and expert guidance, a website transfer can be seamless and stress-free. This guide walks you through transfer methods, common concerns, preparation checklists, and advanced scenarios so you can move your site with confidence. --- - Published: 2025-09-24 - Modified: 2025-09-23 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/is-shared-hosting-secure/ - Categories: Shared Hosting Articles Shared hosting is an easy and accessible choice for small businesses and agencies, but security concerns are common. This article explains how shared hosting works, highlights risks like malware spread and resource abuse, and outlines the protections reliable providers should offer. You’ll also learn common mistakes to avoid, practical security tips, and how shared hosting compares to VPS, dedicated, and cloud options so you can make a confident hosting decision. --- - Published: 2025-09-24 - Modified: 2025-09-25 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/hosting-and-customer-support/ - Categories: Tips and Advice The success of your website depends not just on speed and features but on reliable hosting support. When outages strike or migrations stall, the quality of support makes all the difference. Our guide outlines seven key traits of effective hosting support. Learn how to spot red flags, match support to your business type, and ask the right questions so you choose a provider that protects growth long-term. --- - Published: 2025-09-23 - Modified: 2025-09-23 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/what-is-a-virtual-private-server/ - Categories: Glossary, VPS Hosting Articles VPS stands for “Virtual Private Server.” It is a virtual machine or container that acts like a separate server. These servers are created by splitting one larger physical server into smaller “virtual” parts and then renting those out to users. This type of virtual provisioning offers some separation that gives users more control, better security, and more resources to run websites faster. --- - Published: 2025-09-23 - Modified: 2025-09-25 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/ci-cd-pipelines-basics/ - Categories: Web Development A CI/CD pipeline automates the process of moving code from development to production, ensuring faster, safer, and more reliable updates. By standardizing testing, builds, and deployments, businesses reduce downtime and deliver consistent user experiences. For agencies, marketers, founders, and hosting partners, pipelines unlock agility, scalability, and efficiency. With the right hosting your CI/CD pipeline becomes the engine that fuels growth, reliability, and competitive advantage. --- - Published: 2025-09-23 - Modified: 2025-09-23 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/what-is-cloud-hosting/ - Categories: Cloud Cloud hosting delivers faster performance, elastic scalability, stronger reliability, built-in security, and cost control. Instead of worrying about servers, you get outcomes that matter. From speed to uptime, and growth without waste. --- - Published: 2025-09-22 - Modified: 2025-09-25 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/best-vps-hosting-guide/ - Categories: VPS Hosting Articles If you’ve outgrown shared hosting, a Virtual Private Server (VPS) is the next logical step. You get dedicated resources, better control, and room to scale, without paying dedicated server prices. But “best VPS hosting” can mean different things depending on your goals. In this guide, you’ll learn how to choose a VPS that fits your use case today and supports where you’re going next. --- - Published: 2025-09-22 - Modified: 2025-10-16 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/fastest-web-hosting-providers-compared/ - Categories: Business Not all web hosting speed claims hold up in practice. Our 2025 comparison cuts through the marketing and uses real benchmark data to show which providers truly deliver. We cover the factors that drive hosting performance and highlight how top hosts perform in real-world tests. By the end, you’ll know which hosting providers consistently back up their promises with fast, reliable, business-ready performance. --- - Published: 2025-09-11 - Modified: 2025-09-25 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/server-troubleshooting/ - Categories: Web Development Slow websites and downtime aren’t just annoyances; they cost you customers and credibility. This guide breaks down the essentials of server troubleshooting, from spotting early warning signs to fixing 500 errors, DNS issues, and resource spikes. With a clear framework and reliable NVMe-powered hosting, you’ll keep your site fast, stable, and trusted. --- - Published: 2025-09-11 - Modified: 2025-09-25 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/ai-log-analysis/ - Categories: AI Tools, Business, Cool Tools AI log analysis is changing how online businesses manage hosting performance and security. Instead of manually combing through technical logs, AI tools detect anomalies, predict risks, and translate data into actionable insights that marketers and founders can use. From spotting plugin conflicts to flagging security threats, AI makes uptime more predictable and troubleshooting faster. --- - Published: 2025-09-11 - Modified: 2025-09-25 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/ai-chatbots-for-wordpress/ - Categories: AI Tools, WordPress Articles Customers expect instant support, but WordPress teams can’t always be online 24/7. AI chatbots close that gap: delivering real-time answers, reducing support costs, and keeping visitors engaged. The challenge? Avoiding pitfalls like inaccurate responses, privacy risks, and slow site performance. This guide shows you how to pick the right chatbot, deploy it securely, and pair it with hosting built for speed and reliability, so your brand earns trust while scaling customer support effortlessly. --- - Published: 2025-09-10 - Modified: 2025-09-25 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/best-scalable-web-hosting/ - Categories: Dedicated Server Articles, Tips and Advice, VPS Hosting Articles Discover the best scalable web hosting options to support your business growth and maintain top performance. This guide explains key features, compares providers, and offers practical advice to avoid downtime and lost customers as your website traffic increases. --- - Published: 2025-09-09 - Modified: 2025-09-25 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/ai-for-branding/ - Categories: AI Tools, Cool Tools This guide explores how AI for branding helps businesses stay consistent, save time, and improve content quality. You’ll learn how AI supports visual identity, voice and tone, content strategy, and user experience. Real-world examples and tools show how to simplify design, writing, and SEO while protecting your brand’s unique style. With practical steps and common pitfalls to avoid, this guide helps you use AI as a support system to strengthen your brand. --- - Published: 2025-09-09 - Modified: 2025-09-10 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/wordcamp-us-2025-recap/ - Categories: Events, News, WordPress Articles --- - Published: 2025-09-06 - Modified: 2025-09-25 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/how-to-create-ai-images/ - Categories: AI Tools, Marketing Forget pricey agencies and generic stock photos: AI image generation lets you create custom, on-brand visuals in minutes. This guide explains how prompts, platforms, and workflows speed up design, cut costs, and scale creativity. With the right tools and training, you’ll launch faster, save money, and future-proof your web design. --- - Published: 2025-09-05 - Modified: 2025-09-25 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/what-is-uptime/ - Categories: Business, Glossary What is uptime, and why should it matter to your business? Uptime measures how consistently your website stays online and even small gaps can cost you sales, trust, and rankings. This guide explains uptime basics, why it impacts revenue and brand reputation. Discover how the right infrastructure keeps your site running smoothly and supports growth at every stage. --- - Published: 2025-08-29 - Modified: 2025-09-25 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/best-small-business-hosting/ - Categories: Tips and Advice This guide reviews the best web hosting providers for small businesses, focusing on uptime, speed, security, and support. Discover top options tailored for startups, growing companies, and eCommerce sites, helping you pick reliable web hosting that boosts sales and protects your brand. --- - Published: 2025-08-28 - Modified: 2025-10-29 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/ubuntu-text-editors/ - Categories: Web Development Choosing the right text editor on Ubuntu depends on how you work. Nano is best for quick server edits, while Vim and Neovim offer speed and automation for power users. Emacs provides deep customization for advanced workflows, and Gedit suits simple local editing. Sublime Text delivers a smooth cross-platform experience, and VS Code combines modern features, SSH integration, and collaboration tools ideal for developers and agencies. 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From startups to enterprises, companies are switching because the payoff is real: quicker launches, lower costs, and websites designed to convert visitors into customers. --- - Published: 2025-08-25 - Modified: 2025-09-25 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/sftp-error-guide/ - Categories: Glossary, Technology, Tips and Advice Learn how to identify and fix common SFTP errors that disrupt secure file transfers. This guide covers connection, authentication, and permission issues, helping your business maintain reliable and safe data exchanges. Master troubleshooting tips and expert advice to minimize downtime and protect your workflows. --- - Published: 2025-08-22 - Modified: 2025-09-25 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/discord-security-guide/ - Categories: Technology, Tips and Advice Protect your business from cyberthreats with this comprehensive Discord security guide. Learn essential account protection strategies, server configuration best practices, and advanced security measures tailored for development teams, client communications, and remote collaboration. Implement proper bot management and incident response plans to safeguard your sensitive business communications from increasingly sophisticated attacks. --- - Published: 2025-08-22 - Modified: 2025-09-25 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/php-vs-laravel/ - Categories: Laravel, Web Development Here's what you need to know right now: Laravel cuts your development costs while eliminating most of those expensive security headaches that keep you up at night. 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Learn how the right hosting decisions directly impact your ad quality scores, organic rankings, and bottom-line marketing ROI. --- - Published: 2025-08-20 - Modified: 2025-08-20 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/top-blogging-platforms/ - Categories: Blogging --- - Published: 2025-08-19 - Modified: 2025-09-25 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/discord-bot-development-beyond-basics/ - Categories: Business, Cool Tools, Technology, Tips and Advice Transform your Discord bot development from a hobby project into a scalable business asset. Learn the architecture patterns that prevent crashes, reduce hosting costs, and handle thousands of users without breaking a sweat. --- - Published: 2025-08-18 - Modified: 2025-11-12 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/what-is-reseller-hosting/ - Categories: Glossary, Reseller Hosting Articles Imagine running a web hosting company under your own brand without managing a single server. You buy hosting resources wholesale from a provider and resell them under your brand. The provider handles servers and technical maintenance while you manage client relationships and support. --- - Published: 2025-08-18 - Modified: 2025-12-12 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/advanced-discord-server-setup/ - Categories: Business, Cool Tools, Tips and Advice Are you ready to stop drowning in support tickets? Discord server setup helps businesses cut support costs while building engaged customer communities that solve problems together. This guide shows CTOs and IT leaders how to configure secure, scalable Discord servers that turn customer support from a cost center into a competitive advantage. --- - Published: 2025-08-13 - Modified: 2025-09-25 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/web-performance-benchmarks/ - Categories: Tips and Advice, Web Development In 2025, speed isn’t optional, it’s survival. Google’s updated web performance benchmarks now heavily influence search rankings, customer satisfaction, and revenue. Our guide breaks down Core Web Vitals, industry-specific challenges, and proven optimization strategies to keep your site fast and competitive. Learn how to eliminate costly delays, boost conversions, and future-proof your online presence with the right hosting and performance tactics. --- - Published: 2025-08-13 - Modified: 2025-09-25 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/how-to-start-a-reseller-business/ - Categories: Business, Reseller Hosting Articles The web hosting industry is full of opportunities, and now’s the perfect time to scale reseller hosting business ventures. Reseller hosting lets you earn recurring income and grow your business without the cost or complexity of running servers. This guide walks you through launching, pricing, and scaling a profitable reseller hosting business. Whether you’re an agency, freelancer, or entrepreneur, you’ll learn the strategies, tools, and partnerships needed to turn hosting into a steady, long-term revenue stream. --- - Published: 2025-08-12 - Modified: 2025-11-20 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/laravel-optimization-complete-guide/ - Categories: Web Development Whether your Laravel app feels lightning-fast or frustratingly slow, performance comes down to more than just code. It’s also about smart caching, efficient queries, and the right hosting. This guide walks you through proven Laravel optimization techniques and infrastructure choices to keep your applications fast, scalable, and ready for growth. --- - Published: 2025-08-11 - Modified: 2025-10-22 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/hidden-cost-of-website-downtime/ - Categories: Business --- > InMotion Hosting establishes a dedicated presence on Reddit at r/inmotionhosting to connect customers, prospects, and hosting enthusiasts. - Published: 2025-08-05 - Modified: 2025-08-05 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/inmotion-hosting-reddit/ - Categories: News --- - Published: 2025-08-04 - Modified: 2025-09-25 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/best-cloud-vps-providers/ - Categories: eCommerce, Tips and Advice, VPS Hosting Articles After evaluating the top VPS cloud hosting providers across performance, support, and business features, InMotion Hosting emerges as the clear winner for businesses that need guaranteed reliability, expert support, and enterprise-grade infrastructure. --- - Published: 2025-08-01 - Modified: 2025-12-12 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/best-wordpress-agency-hosting/ - Categories: Tips and Advice, WordPress Articles Managing multiple client WordPress sites can feel like juggling flaming torches until you find the right hosting partner. This complete guide reveals how specialized WordPress agency hosting turns constant hosting issues into a more predictable, manageable workflow. Discover the top providers, essential features, and proven strategies that help agencies save 10-20 hours monthly while delivering faster, more secure websites to clients. --- - Published: 2025-07-31 - Modified: 2025-09-25 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/best-managed-wordpress-hosting/ - Categories: Tips and Advice, WordPress Articles We tested 8 managed WordPress hosting providers and discovered that some charge up to 400% more at renewal, a shocking reality that can devastate your budget and business planning. Our comprehensive analysis reveals which best managed WordPress provider delivers genuine value beyond promotional gimmicks. From premium performance to transparent pricing, we've identified the top choices for 2025, helping you avoid costly surprises while securing reliable hosting for your WordPress site. --- - Published: 2025-07-25 - Modified: 2025-07-29 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/impressions-increasing-clicks-declining/ - Categories: SEO --- > Discover the differences between DDR3, DDR4, and the latest DDR5 memory technology in our in-depth comparison. Upgrade your RAM knowledge now! - Published: 2025-07-18 - Modified: 2025-07-18 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/ddr4-vs-ddr5/ - Categories: Dedicated Server Articles, Technology Choosing the right RAM can make or break your server's performance. DDR5 delivers game-changing speeds up to 8800+ MHz with superior energy efficiency, perfect for high-traffic sites and demanding applications. DDR4 offers the ideal balance for most hosting needs, while DDR3 works for budget-conscious legacy setups. Understanding these key differences ensures you select the optimal memory configuration for maximum website speed, stability, and cost efficiency. --- - Published: 2025-07-14 - Modified: 2025-09-17 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-email-on-your-vps/ - Categories: Email Solutions, VPS Hosting Articles Transform your business communications with VPS for email servers. Unlike shared hosting or residential connections, VPS provides dedicated IP control, unblocked port 25 access, and advanced authentication protocols. Enjoy enhanced security, professional branding, and significant cost savings compared to per-user SaaS solutions. Get enterprise-level email reliability without the complexity, vendor lock-in, or escalating licensing fees. --- - Published: 2025-07-14 - Modified: 2025-07-11 - URL: Transform your business communications with VPS for email servers. Unlike shared hosting or residential connections, VPS provides dedicated IP control, unblocked port 25 access, and advanced authentication protocols. Enjoy enhanced security, professional branding, and significant cost savings compared to per-user SaaS solutions. Get enterprise-level email reliability without the complexity, vendor lock-in, or escalating licensing fees. --- - Published: 2025-07-11 - Modified: 2025-09-24 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/vps-vs-dedicated-server/ - Categories: Dedicated Server Articles, VPS Hosting Articles What is a VDS? A Virtual Dedicated Server bridges the gap between shared hosting and dedicated servers, offering guaranteed dedicated resources like CPU, RAM, and storage within a virtualized environment. Unlike traditional VPS hosting where resources are shared, VDS provides consistent performance and stronger isolation at a fraction of dedicated server costs. Perfect for businesses outgrowing shared hosting but not needing full dedicated server power yet. --- > Explore what SSD hosting is and why it's a great choice for websites that need reliability, dependability, and performance. - Published: 2025-06-25 - Modified: 2025-07-14 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/what-is-ssd-hosting/ - Categories: Glossary What is SSD hosting? It's web hosting powered by solid-state drives that deliver lightning-fast performance compared to traditional hard drives. SSDs handle 20x more database requests, support 10,000-20,000 daily visitors, and offer superior reliability with no moving parts. Business benefits include faster recovery times, reduced energy costs, and improved ROI within 6-12 months. With dramatically reduced latency and enhanced durability, SSD hosting transforms sluggish websites into high-performance powerhouses that boost conversions and user satisfaction. --- - Published: 2025-06-25 - Modified: 2025-09-25 - URL: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/discord-bot-hosting-the-complete-guide/ - Categories: Technology Unreliable Discord bot hosting is costing enterprises up to $50,000 per hour in downtime. While free hosting delivers only 90-95% uptime, business-critical Discord bots need 99.99% reliability.This comprehensive guide reveals the infrastructure secrets behind bulletproof Discord bot hosting: dedicated servers, enterprise databases, robust security, and true 24/7 support. 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