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Support CenterAs we continue our series on the Duplicator plugin, we will now show you how to backup WordPress. This is one of the most critical steps when hosting a WordPress website since it can help you recover after a disaster. You can also use the backup to migrate your site to a different server or Read More >
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While WordPress initially began as a blogging platform, it has grown into one of the most popular Content Management Systems used in creating all types of websites today.
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BoldGrid is a WordPress plugin suite that makes building websites a breeze. With fully generated sites, all you need to do is install it and then customize the content to make it your own!
Moodle
Moodle is a free open source software for designing educational courses. Moodle is an abbreviation for Modular Object-Oriented Learning Environment. The software is also known as an Online Course Management System or Virtual Learning Environment. These tutorials were built on the 2.3.2 version released on September 2012. Start learning Moodle now!
Joomla 3.5
Joomla 3.5 is the next release in the Joomla series, following version 3.0. Learn more about Joomla in our education channel!
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Create a powerhouse website with the help of the Drupal Content Management System. Make it even better with the large list of add-on modules. Conquer the competition by learning about Drupal here.
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PrestaShop is the most reliable and flexible open-source eCommerce software. Built with a responsive interface per input from experienced designers and eCommerce business, the software is used by over 200,000 merchants online.
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Best Practices for a Thought Leadership Blog in WordPress
Writing thought leadership blogs for your business is a great way to establish authority and increase your website views and audience retention. When done correctly, thought leadership can propel the awareness of your brand. Allowing you to attract not only possible new leads but positive partnership and sponsorship opportunities as well. WordPress is a great Read More >
Removing the Sidebar Links/Widgets in WordPress
When working with a WordPress theme, occasionally, the webmaster may want to completely remove the sidebar links and widgets from the theme. This can be done through the Widgets or by editing the source code of the sidebar.php file in the WordPress Appearance editor. (Not a current customer? Click here to learn more about InMotion’s Read More >
Changing your PHP Version in cPanel
The latest versions of cPanel make it easy to choose what version of PHP your site is using. With just a few clicks, you can switch between different versions and even use different versions across sites in the same cPanel. This is especially helpful when upgrading older sites, troubleshooting, or dealing with third-party applications. Let’s Read More >
WordPress through the ages
Currently responsible for powering more than 35 percent of the internet, WordPress is hands-down the most popular CMS available. But its rise to the most used CMS didn’t happen overnight. Releasing a new version of its product an average of about every 152 days, WordPress has continued to grow and improve throughout time via the Read More >
What are the Differences Between WordPress Themes and WooCommerce Themes?
WooCommerce is designed to work well within whichever WordPress theme you are already using, but dedicated WooCommerce themes offer options and styles created specifically for WooCommerce stores. The recommended default theme for WooCommerce is called Storefront, but you may want to try out different themes to see which you like best for your WordPress website. Read More >
Gutenberg 8.6 (Plugin) Update
This is a short summary of the Gutenberg 8.6 update. The latest changes include a Cover block with added video position controls and Block pattern updates. This article will display and describe these added changes. In order to use the latest version of Gutenberg, you need to download the plugin from the WordPress Plugin repository. Read More >
Gutenberg 8.5 (Plugin) Update
When you see an update on Gutenberg, you can expect an improvement of the many features in the oft criticized editor within WordPress. Gutenberg has a love or hate relationship with many WordPress users, but aside from some of its quirks, using it can help speed up content creation in WordPress posts. The latest release Read More >
How to Install FFmpeg on CentOS with RPM Fusion
FFmpeg is a cross-platform command line interface (CLI) audio editor and video editor with a long range of possibilities for recording, streaming, and converting media files to your preferences. The easiest way to install FFmpeg on CentOS is with the EPEL (Extra Packages for Enterprise Linux) repository, which provides more software packages than are available Read More >
Starting Resources for JavaScript Beginners
JavaScript has helped keep the internet interactive since the early days of web browsers. There are thousands of resources available to help you if you want to get better at this essential programming language. It can be difficult to figure out where to start! Below are a few tutorials, books, and classes that can help Read More >