Tips and Advice

Welcome to our comprehensive blog tailored to web-based businesses, where success in the digital realm comes to life. Here, we’ve curated a diverse collection of articles that offer invaluable advice on everything from optimizing your remote work routine for peak productivity to strategically scaling your online business for sustained growth. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, our content is designed to equip you with practical insights, actionable strategies, and the latest trends that will propel your online business to new heights. Join us as we explore the art of balancing efficiency and innovation, and discover how to make the most of your digital endeavors.

Email Marketing Basics: Tips to Launching A Successful Campaign

Updated on September 17, 2025 by InMotion Hosting

No matter who you are or where you are, you’ve probably got an email account (or several). Even though we live in the age of social media apps and new digital landscapes, the email account is still the starting point for a myriad of services we subscribe to and buy from. This is why it’s critically important to adopt a well-developed email marketing strategy.

My Website Crashed – Now What?

Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting

It finally happened: your website went down and you’re freaking out because you don’t know what to do or even if you have a recent website backup. Don’t worry, we’re here to help! We’re going to go over some of the common issues that cause a website to crash, what to do, and how to be better prepared if it happens again.

Must-Have Tools for your Business Website

Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting

Plugins, hosting plan, website backup tool. What do all of these have in common? They are must-have tools if you have a website for your business. Having a website for your business isn’t something to take lightly.

Getting Members On Your WordPress Hosting

Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting

Why should you open your site for member registration?

Well, membership registration is there by default. All you need to do is enable it. But “just because it’s there” is a horrible reason to do something.

Why WordPress Hosting is Better Than Using Wix or Squarespace

Updated on January 23, 2024 by Guest Contributor

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If you’re building your first website, you may be wondering if you should use a WordPress hosting service or a website builder like Wix or Squarespace. It can be a tough decision – WordPress has been the gold standard for years, but other builders are quickly rising in popularity.

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.

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.

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.

Should You Get a Buy Now Plugin for WordPress

Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting

If you want to take your online store to the next level, you must have “Buy Now” buttons to make purchasing super simple. Installing a Buy Now plugin is important as it eliminates confusion for your website traffic and simplifies the buying process.

Is Your Website Easy To Ignore?

Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting

We hate to admit it, but there are a lot of websites out there, and not all of them are great.

Actually, there are some downright awful websites out there.

But where does failure happen? Is it the design? Is it the content?

Creating Passive Income Online This Year

Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting

Are you looking to generate passive income this year now that you have built your own website and web hosting with Website Builder? The publication of famous books like The 4 Hour Work Week has long promoted the advantages of passive income and it is easy to see why: making money while you sleep is just about every person’s dream.

Prevent Eyestrain and Meltdowns: Avoid Burnout at Work

Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting

Are you spending too much time in front of the computer screen? Whether you’re a business owner with many employees or you’re a worker within a large organization, you’re probably spending most of your day in front of a computer screen (even as you’re reading this post). We work with knowledge workers every day from designers to developers to bloggers and large agencies with hundreds of clients. We know how demanding these jobs can be in terms of time and energy; and they all involve many rigorous hours in front of a computer screen.