How to Erase Personal Data in WordPress Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Due to the continued focus on improving privacy as well as the change in privacy laws in Europe, WordPress has added interfaces that allow an administrator erase data upon request. The new interface provides a tool for an administrator to send a confirmation request for the deletion of personal data within WordPress. Follow the directions Read More >
How to Use the Export Personal Data Option in WordPress Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor With the changes and focus on privacy in the internet, WordPress has taken steps to allow for users of your WordPress site to be able to request the removal of their personal data. The added interface allows for the administrator to request a confirmation for data export and removal. Follow the directions below to learn Read More >
How to Add a WordPress Administrator User through PHP Updated on July 6, 2018 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Occasionally, there is a need to provide a way to add users to the WordPress Administrator without using its interface. This method can be used to add users of any role that you have defined within WordPress. Once you add the function, use it only to add a user and then remove the code when Read More >
How to Activate the Jetpack Plugin for WordPress Updated on November 19, 2021 by Christopher Maiorana In this article, we’re going to show you how to activate the Jetpack plugin for WordPress. As with all WordPress plugins, you can both Install and Activate Jetpack from the plugin search page. However, Jetpack requires a secondary “set up” phase in which you connect your self-hosted WordPress site to WordPress.com. We’ll show you how Read More >
How to Create an Under Construction Page Using WordPress Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor In This Tutorial: Install Enable If you are actively working on your site, but want to create a landing page to keep your visitors in the loop, you might want to create a Coming Soon or Under Construction page. In this article, you can learn how to install and enable the default Under Construction/Coming Soon Read More >
How to Install Google Analytics for WordPress by MonsterInsights Updated on May 11, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor In this first guide of our series on Google Analytics for WordPress plugin, we will show you how to install Google Analytics for WordPress plugin by MonsterInsights! You can then setup your Google account to allow access to the Analytics data directly from your WordPress Dashboard. This can save time since it is in a Read More >
How to Assign an Administrator to a Support Department Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor If you have a WHMCS administrator user that you would like to have access to a Support Department, you can learn how to add an administrator to the Support Department in this guide. Assign Administrator Log into the WHMCS Administrative Dashboard. Navigate to Setup > Support > Support Departments. Click the Edit icon to the Read More >
How to Configure a Temporary Directory for Updating WHMCS Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor If you are receiving this error message: “You do not currently have a path configured for temporary storage of files during updates.“, you can follow this guide to learn how to configure a temporary directory for updates in WHMCS. Create Temporary Directory First you will need to create the temporary directory. Log into the cPanel Read More >
How to Create and Use Custom Taxonomies Updated on August 16, 2021 by Christopher Maiorana In this article, we’re going to show how you can create and use custom taxonomies in your WordPress posts. We’ll also explain what custom taxonomies are and how they’re used in WordPress. In order to create our taxonomies, we’ll be using the Custom Post Type UI plugin. What is a Custom Taxonomy? Taxononies are what Read More >
Assign Custom Welcome Email to a Product in WHMCS Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor If you have already created a Product you can then customize the Welcome Email that is used for each product. In this guide, you can learn how to assign a custom Welcome Email notification to a Product/Service in WHMCS. Assign Welcome Email to Product Log into the WHMCS Administrative Dashboard. Navigate to Setup > Products/Services Read More >
Add Custom Post Type to Your Theme Functions File Updated on August 16, 2021 by Christopher Maiorana This article references the Custom Post Type UI plugin. You may recall in our previous article on custom post types (linked above) how we can create one or many custom post types easily with the Custom Post Type UI plugin. But you don’t need a plugin to create custom post types, it just makes the Read More >
How to Create a Custom Welcome Email Template in WHMCS Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor WHMCS easily integrates various systems to make customizing your clients’ experiences simple for you. For example, rather then sending a generic welcome email to your new clients, you can create a custom welcome email template. In this guide, you can learn how to create a custom Welcome Email Template in WHMCS. Create Custom Welcome Email Read More >
How to Configure Email Notifications in WHMCS Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor One of the many features of WHMCS is the notifications system. This system can be used in conjunction with the Support Ticket System WHMCS has to offer and can be integrated with email, HipChat, or Slack. In this guide, you can learn how to configure email notifications using WHMCS. Configure Email Notifications Log into the Read More >
How to Make a Custom Post Type Updated on June 7, 2021 by Christopher Maiorana Adding custom post types to WordPress is a great way to add custom features in a safe way. For example, you could add estimated reading time to a custom post type without affecting the default post type. In this article, we’re going to introduce you to WordPress custom post types and show you how you Read More >
How to Add an Email Notification Rule Using the WHMCS Ticket System Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Once you have created a Notification Email Template you can assign the template to a particular Support Department using the WHMCS Ticket System. You can utilize this configuration to receive email notifications to a specific address when a ticket is received for each Support Department you create. In this guide, you can learn how to Read More >
How to Switch Users in WordPress Without Logging Out Updated on February 1, 2021 by Christopher Maiorana In this article, we are going to show you how you can use the User Switching WordPress plugin to easily switch between multiple users and back to admin without requiring a logout. For admins who manage sites with many users, this can be a huge time-saver. We will cover: Managing multiple users in WordPress Switching Read More >
Create a Notification Email Template Using the WHMCS Ticket System Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor WHMCS allows you to modify and even create your own custom e-mail templates. For instance, if your client submits and/or replies to a Support Ticket the WHMCS Ticket System will receive their submission and modify the status accordingly. You can, however, create an email notification to alert you when a client takes action on a Read More >
How to Create a Network Status in WHMCS Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor If you are planning on performing maintenance on the server you are hosting your clients on, WHMCS allows you to display a Network Status page. This helps to notify your clients of the maintenance and provides insight into the progress/completion of the maintenance as well. In this guide, you can learn how to create a Read More >
How to Troubleshoot Provisioning Issues Using WHMCS Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor WHMCS is a complete solution for resellers. Its features allow you to configure auto-provisioning of a cPanel account, through your WHM reseller account. In this guide, you can learn how to troubleshoot provisioning failures in WHMCS. Auto Setup Configuration Requirements In order to take advantage of the auto setup functionality, there are a few options, Read More >
The WordPress Theme Stylesheet Updated on July 12, 2021 by Christopher Maiorana The stylesheet is what gets your WordPress theme started. It is a necessary file that not only controls the look of your site but also provides important metadata about your theme. In this article, we’re going to show you what kind of information goes into the stylesheet and how it’s used to customize your site. Read More >
