Installing the JotCache Extension in Joomla 3 Updated on March 11, 2022 by InMotion Hosting Contributor In this tutorial: 1. Install the JotCache Extension 2. Disable the System-Cache plugin 3. Enable JotCache In this tutorial, we will show you how to install the JotCache Extension in Joomla 3. JotCache provides more in-depth control of caching in Joomla. There are 3 steps to installing the JotCache Joomla Extension, we will cover them Read More >
Working with indexes in Elasticsearch Updated on August 16, 2021 by Jeff Matson Indexes in Elasticsearch are collections of data that hold similar characteristics. For example, if you had an index of web hosting plans, it would contain several documents such as shared, VPS, dedicated, and reseller. Simply put, indexes allow you to group similar data together to search through those related items. In this tutorial: Listing indexes Read More >
Installing the ElasticPress plugin Updated on June 9, 2023 by Jeff Matson When integrating Elasticsearch with WordPress, you will need a way to pass the data in WordPress over to the Elasticsearch server. Typically, this is done with a plugin such as ElasticPress. In this article, we will show you how to install the ElasticPress plugin on your WordPress site. Note: Installing the plugin alone will not Read More >
Editing your WordPress wp-config.php file Updated on August 16, 2021 by Jeff Matson If you need to make changes to your WordPress installation, such as the site URL, database name, or many other things, you would typically do so within your wp-config.php file. If you are not familiar with the wp-config.php file, it defines the basic configuration of your WordPress site. Think of it as the basic blueprint that WordPress operates on. Read More >
Integrating Elasticsearch with WordPress using ElasticPress Updated on August 16, 2021 by Jeff Matson If you’ve ever used Elasticsearch for managing your searchable content, you know that it is incredibly fast and scalable. If you’re a WordPress user, you likely also know that obtaining WP_Query objects can sometimes have a negaitve impact on your resource usage if you have a large database of center to search from. Thankfully, 10up Read More >
How to install Elasticsearch Updated on May 31, 2022 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Elasticsearch is a free open-source analytics application capable of storing and recalling big data in real-time. It’s a great option for anyone searching through large amounts of data on a regular basis. Elasticsearch can also be installed along with Logstash, Kibana, and Beats for a powerful security information and event management (SIEM) application called the Read More >
Clearing your Chrome browser on your Android phone Updated on November 29, 2019 by Scott Mitchell Looking to clear your Chrome browser for your Android phone? This article will guide you on how to clear the Chrome browser cache for your Android phone. This article was written using the Samsung Galaxy Note 4. Clearing your Chrome browser on your Android phone Bring up your Chrome browser and tap on the menu Read More >
Configuring your iPhone 6 for Email Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Email setup on your iPhone can appear to be a difficult task, but it’s actually a simple process. This tutorial will walk you through the process of configuring email on your iPhone. If you are unsure what your email settings are, you can find them with our Email Configuration tool. NOTE: If your iPhone or Read More >
How to Clear your Browser Cache on Android Devices Updated on October 14, 2020 by Scott Mitchell This article demonstrates how to clear the browser cache from the default Samsung Internet app for the Galaxy Note 4. This is useful if you are testing changes you made to your mobile site or want to see the most up to date version of a site. You cannot simply clear your cache for a Read More >
Adding a Spotify widget to WordPress with the Spotify Master Plugin Updated on June 8, 2023 by Jeff Matson If you are a musician, you are certainly familiar with the streaming music service, Spotify and likely would want to promote your music on there. In this article, we will show you how to embed a link your Spotify profile into WordPress using the Spotify Master plugin. Installing the Spotify Master widget First, log into Read More >
How to Optimize your Joomla Site Updated on September 24, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Joomla is a powerful CMS (Content Management System) that makes it easy to create and maintain a custom website. But, if it is not optimized well, it can cause high resource usage. In this guide we will show you the common steps to take when Optimizing a Joomla website. Enable Joomla Caching Be Careful of Read More >
How to Setup SMTP Settings in phpBB Updated on March 11, 2022 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Your phpBB website has the ability to send email notifications, using your SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) settings. In this guide we will show you how to setup your SMTP settings in phpBB. You will then be able to send email notifications from your phpBB website. Setting up SMTP in phpBB Login to your phpBB Read More >
How to Make VirtueMart 3 your Front Page Updated on November 19, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor In this tutorial: Create a VirtueMart Menu Item Set Virtuemart as your Default Menu After installing VirtueMart 3, often you will want to set it as the main front page of your website. This will cause your VirtueMart store to load when people navigate to your website, and they will not have to click a Read More >
How to Install VirtueMart 3 Updated on March 31, 2022 by InMotion Hosting Contributor In this tutorial: Installing VirtueMart 3 Enabling Database Update Tools Setting the Safe Path In this tutorial we will show you how to install VirtueMart 3 in Joomla 3. After installing VirtueMart 3 we will complete the setup by enabling Database Update Tools, and setting up a Safe folder path. You can then begin creating Read More >
How to Install OpenCart in cPanel Using Softaculous Updated on March 28, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor OpenCart 2.0 is the latest version of the ecommerce software. Unlike more general-purpose content management systems (CMSs) like WordPress, the OpenCart e-commerce software is focused entirely on helping you setup an online shop. You can quickly install it using the Softaculous option available in cPanel. This tutorial will step you through the process of installing Read More >
How to Login to the OpenCart Dashboard Updated on March 27, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor After installing OpenCart, the next step is to login to the OpenCart Admin Dashboard. The OpenCart Dashboard is where you can customize the look of your eCommerce website, as well as add and edit products. In this tutorial we will show you how to log into the OpenCart Dashboard. The screen shot below illustrates the screen that you will see when you successfully Read More >
Finding your Version Information in PrestaShop 1.6 Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor If you are troubleshooting a problem or planning modifications for your PrestaShop 1.6 installation, then you should know your version information. Luckily, finding the version and server information is a simple task. This tutorial walks you through finding the version that you are using. Finding Your Version in the PrestaShop Back Office PrestaShop has several Read More >
Create Combinations Manually in PrestaShop 1.6 Administrator Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Products are often sold in variations called product combinations. These combinations do not physically change the product, but allow you to sell it in different sizes, colors, etc. The following tutorial walks you through the steps of manually creating combinations in the PrestaShop Administrator interface. Login to the PrestaShop Administrator Dashboard. Hover over Catalog in Read More >
WordPress Critical Security Announcement Updated on August 16, 2021 by Jeff Matson As of today, several vulnerabilities were discovered and patched within WordPress. The most critical of these is a cross-site scripting vulnerability which allows malicious comments to be left, and when seen, can execute unauthorized code as the administrator user in versions 3.0-3.9.2. Although 4.0 is not affected by this particular vulnerability, several other vulnerabilities were Read More >
Setting up Authorize.net in VirtueMart Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Starting with VirtueMart 2.0.2, you can use Authorize.net as your payment gateway option. This allows you to use their popular service for processing credit card transactions. You must install VirtueMart, and have an Authorize.net account before attempting to follow this tutorial. How to Setup Authorize.net in VirtueMart Login to the Joomla dashboard. In the navigation Read More >
