Web Development

Dive headfirst into the ever-evolving realm of web development with our dedicated blog category, a curated collection of articles designed to ignite your passion for crafting in the digital world. From laying the foundation with coding fundamentals to scaling the peaks of design innovation and user experience, our comprehensive content caters to beginners, enthusiasts, and seasoned professionals alike. Whether you’re aiming to build your first website or seeking advanced insights into emerging technologies, our resources are tailored to equip you with the tools and knowledge needed to excel in the dynamic field of web development. Join us as we navigate through lines of code, pixels of design, and the limitless possibilities that await at the intersection of creativity and technology.

Best HTML Editor Review (For Beginners and Experts)

Updated on January 23, 2024 InMotion Hosting

Choosing an HTML editor is not a brain teaser. But it is important. An HTML editor is a program that lets you edit HTML (and other web languages) in plain text so that they can be interpreted by a web browser. Basically, an HTML editor is your ticket to creating content for the web. It’s also a powerful tool. With an editor, you can build just about any kind of website you can imagine. And most of the best HTML editors are free. But, if you want premium features and fewer hours spent on personal configuration, you have some attractive options as well.

GitHub vs Bitbucket – Version Control Sites Compared

Updated on January 23, 2024 InMotion Hosting

How do you choose between two popular, richly feature-packed version control services: GitHub vs Bitbucket? In this article, you’ll get a few simple points of reference that will help you decide. You may decide that neither of the above options are right for you, and a

How to Create a Portfolio Website

Updated on August 23, 2024 InMotion Hosting

When you’re just getting started as a web designer, the best thing you can do is create a portfolio website that showcases your skills and talents. Finding your first few paid gigs can be a struggle. If you don’t personally know anyone who needs help with a website, putting your name out there is daunting.

6 Alternative Web Servers You May Have Missed

Updated on July 9, 2024 Guest Contributor

Choosing a web server is about much more than picking something to generate HTML. A web server can do all sorts of interesting things. At the end of the day they all serve a website to someone requesting it. But there’s so much that can happen along the way. Think about what you need from a web server that might make your website programming and maintenance easier for you, and then find out where and how the web server can help. Chances are you’ll find some alternative web servers that uniquely fits your requirements. And they’re all free, so it doesn’t hurt to look and try and test. Most of these alternative web server apps run great in a container environment or virtual machine.

JetBrains PhpStorm Examined: Master the Whirlwind

Updated on January 23, 2024 InMotion Hosting

The old argument about integrated development environments (IDEs) vs text editors continues to rage on. And of course, everyone has their unique preference. The most popular IDE continues to be Microsoft Visual Studio Code (VSC). But for those who are willing to pay for an IDE, the JetBrains products bring in some stiff competition. In this review, we’re going to take a look at the web IDE,

Can You Make an Impact With Free JavaScript?

Updated on January 23, 2024 InMotion Hosting

Many websites on the “modern” web use JavaScript to create a more interactive experience. However, this extra interactivity can cause performance issues not only for the website but for your personal computer as well. But beyond the performance issues, non-free JavaScript (that is, proprietary JavaScript with obfuscated code) can create security and privacy concerns for users. Many web users (and developers) would prefer to use free, open source JavaScript, so that they know what the code is doing, and can have the code independently reviewed — if desired. For many, it’s always better to have options.

RIP: Brackets Text Editor Reaches End Of Life

Updated on January 23, 2024 InMotion Hosting

Brackets Text Editor End of Life Title Image

The Brackets text editor, a “modern, open source text editor that understands web design,” is reaching its end of life, and will no longer be supported by Adobe. However, the life of the project, to whatever extent possible, may continue on the original GitHub page, which will remain open.

PHP 8: What’s New

Updated on March 5, 2024 InMotion Hosting

PHP 8.0 is here, just one year after PHP 7.4 was released in November 2019. Some of the most popular content management systems (CMSs) including WordPress and Moodle depend on the scripting language as part of the LAMP Stack:

Linux operating system (OS) (e.g. CentOS, Debian, and Ubuntu)

Free Alternatives to FTP

Updated on January 23, 2024 InMotion Hosting

At some point or another, it will be necessary to upload (or download) files from your server. Even if you use WordPress, there are occasions on which you will need to have direct access to the content of your server.

5 Web Hosting New Year’s Resolutions for 2020

Updated on May 3, 2024 InMotion Hosting

Many New Year’s resolutions are related to better performance in something. For business owners, those goals may be geared toward marketing and sales: search engine optimization (SEO), advertising, or branding in general. Maybe you’ll be creating the first website for your business with a content management system (CMS) such as

Choosing a DIY Website Builder

Updated on December 30, 2025 InMotion Hosting

If you need a website, nothing lets you flex your creative muscle more than a do it yourself (DIY) website builder. The fact is, some people just like to be in control. They don’t want to leave the look and feel of their website up to someone else who might not “get it.”

How To Create a Website With No Experience

Updated on January 23, 2024 InMotion Hosting

There’s no need to get discouraged with the task of building a website. It’s true, there’s a lot to know if you want to build a site from scratch.

But these days you don’t need to start from scratch. You can actually build a beautiful site quickly and easily with no coding experience.

Power Up Your Web Hosting With Your Own Code

Updated on December 9, 2024 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.

Why Choose a Hosting and Web Design Package?

Updated on November 12, 2024 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.

Do You Need a Web Developer to Build Your Website

Updated on January 23, 2024 Guest Contributor

With all of the options available today with a free website builder and hosting, it seems like now more than ever it’s quite simple to create your own site and get it up and running. But it does beg the question of whether you need a professional web developer to design your site or if you should just do it yourself.