How to Use the is_preview() Function Updated on June 9, 2023 by Christopher Maiorana In this article, we will introduce the WordPress is_preview() function. This is how you can effectively edit what content is generated when you preview a page or post. Most commonly, this can be used to differentiate the preview page from published pages. This is especially helpful if you are using something like Google analytics to Read More >
How to Save a Custom EasyApache 4 Profile Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor In This Tutorial: Convert Save Upload Using EasyApache 4 (EA4), you can easily manipulate the configuration for PHP and Apache by installing various modules and extensions that may be required for your website. EA4 comes with a few default configurations called Profiles. These profiles are custom configuration templates that include specific PHP and Apache modules Read More >
How to Create a Random Posts Shortcode Updated on June 9, 2023 by Christopher Maiorana In the course of developing your WordPress site, you have likely considered the importance of site navigation. Once users have visited your site, the goal is to provide more opportunities for the user to find other valuable content beyond the page they have landed on. This is why many WordPress themes come with sidebars and Read More >
How to Install HTTP/2 in WebHost Manager (WHM) Updated on April 17, 2024 by InMotion Hosting Contributor If you have just purchased your VPS or Dedicated server account, then congratulations you do not need to install HTTP/2 as it is already included. However, if you need to install it then it is a fairly simple process. You will need to have EasyApache 4 please review the instructions and conditions below if you Read More >
How to Regenerate Thumbnails in WordPress Updated on March 3, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor There may be times when you have to regenerate thumbnails in your WordPress site. Typically, this should be done after modifying a theme or changing image dimensions. In this tutorial, we will show you how to regenerate thumbnails in WordPress using the free Regenerate Thumbnails plugin. Install Regenerate Thumbnails Plugin The first step is installing Read More >
How to Set MX Records using the cPanel Zone Editor Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor The mail exchanger (MX) records are DNS entries that indicate where email is being processed. If you are using the default settings for both hosting your website and handling your email, then you don’t need to change the MX records. However, if you intend to keep your old email service after moving your website, or Read More >
How to Change Your MX Records Using the WebHost Manager (WHM) Updated on August 5, 2022 by InMotion Hosting Contributor This guide will show you how to add/edit MX records and also set your email routing using the WHM interface. Mail Exchanger (MX) records are generally used to determine where your email is being processed. In a typical account, the MX records can be managed in the Zone Editor of the cPanel. However, they can Read More >
Installing DSO with mod_ruid2 using EasyApache 4 Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor In This Tutorial: Install DSO/mod_ruid2 Confirm DSO Available Set DSO Handler Dynamic Shared Object (DSO) is an Apache module that is used to handle PHP scripts. It is one of a few PHP Handlers available to choose from. Its major benefits are speed and the ability to use OpCode caching. When implemented with the Apache Read More >
How to Revert an EasyApache Migration Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor EasyApache 4 is the most current version available with cPanel. If you ran the EasyApache 3 (EA3) to EasyApache 4 (EA4) migration and it caused issues with your site, you can revert the EasyApache conversion. Below, are the steps for how to revert an EasyApache migration after you have completed a conversion from EA3 to Read More >
How to Install a PHP Extension Using EasyApache 4 Updated on May 17, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor If you’re looking to install a PHP extension on your PHP web hosting, EasyApache 4 (EA4) offers a seamless solution. It simplifies the management of PHP extensions compared to EasyApache 3 (EA3). In this article, we will guide you through the process of installing the fileinfo PHP extension using EasyApache 4. You can easily follow Read More >
How to Update EasyApache 3 to EasyApache 4 Updated on November 19, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor EasyApache (EA) is the software, included with a cPanel installation, that installs, configures, and updates server components like PHP versions and Apache modules. cPanel has recently announced the deprecation of EasyApache 3 (EA3) and that the last version of cPanel to support EA3 is version 11.62. This means that in order to upgrade to cPanel’s Read More >
How to Optimize and Compress Images in WordPress Updated on August 2, 2022 by InMotion Hosting Contributor In this tutorial, we will show you how to Optimize, Compress, and lazy load images in WordPress. We will use the free Smush Image Compression and Optimization plugin. First, we will walk you through installing and setting up the plugin to bulk compress, optimize, and lazy load images in WordPress. Then, we’ll show you how Read More >
Using Velvet Blues to Update URLs Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor The Velvet Blues Update URLs (by VelvetBlues.com) plugin is a handy tool for WordPress, designed to correct broken URLs. Whether you are migrating your website or just want to change your website’s domain name there may be components of the website that need to be updated to work properly. Velvet Blues minimizes the time needed Read More >
How to Google Analytics to WordPress Without a Plugin Updated on December 9, 2025 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Google Analytics is one of the most powerful tools you can add to your toolbox for tracking your website activity. It is the most widely used tool and it’s free for the basic features. If you’re using WordPress, this tool is very easy to install without a plugin. When you have added Google Analytics you Read More >
How to Optimize WordPress Using WP Fastest Cache Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Caching is often required when trying to optimize your WordPress site. Performance grading tools like Google’s PageSpeed or Gtmetrix often recommend the use of caching in order to speed up the performance of your website. The plugins that are available are often quite complex, but surprisingly, WP Fastest Cache has a fairly simple interface in Read More >
Jetpack 5.4 Released Posted on October 20, 2017 by Christopher Maiorana Announcement: Jetpack version 5.4 release Status: Version 5.4 was released earlier this month Who is impacted? Current and prospective Jetpack users Improved Search (Professional plan only) Top tier Jetpack users will now be able to take charge of powerful Elasticsearch features running from WordPress’s cloud infrastructure. These features are expected to provide more accurate query Read More >
How to Enable SSL (https) in OpenCart 3 Updated on April 21, 2022 by InMotion Hosting Contributor In this tuorial we will show you how to enable SSL (https) in OpenCart 3. This allows you to utilize an SSL certificate in OpenCart, and serve your site over https. Note: You must have an SSL before completing this guide. Enable SSL Log into your Opencart Dashboard. Click System then Settings in the navigation Read More >
How to Copy a WordPress Page or Post Updated on December 14, 2020 by InMotion Hosting Contributor In this tutorial: Install Duplicate Post Plugin Duplicate a Page or Post In this tutorial, we will show you how to duplicate a WordPress Post or Page using the Duplicate Post plugin. This lets you easily make a copy of a page or post. It can be helpful when you are creating a similar Page/Post, Read More >
Using Loginizer to Protect Against WordPress Brute Force Attacks Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor In This Tutorial: Install Configure Customize WordPress Brute Force Attacks are a serious concern, especially for popular websites. Installing Loginizer to help add protection from Brute Force Attacks, will increase the security of your website. In this guide, you will learn how to install Loginizer and configure the plugin’s settings to add protection from Brute Read More >
How to view the Apache Status in WHM Updated on October 17, 2017 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Another way to check on the status of your server is to review the Apache Status in the Server Status section of WHM. The Apache HTTP Server is a web server that runs the website on the server. If you are trying to determine an issue with your server, then checking the status of the Read More >
