Using “Experimental” Modules in The WordPress Performance Lab Plugin Updated on December 7, 2022 by Christopher Maiorana In this article, we’ll take a look at some experimental modules in the performance lab plugin, and how they work. The purpose of the performance lab plugin is to help you identify potential bottlenecks in your site that can affect overall performance and these additional modules can help you do exactly that. We’ll also discuss Read More >
How to Create a Photo Gallery Using the Query Loop Block Updated on May 5, 2022 by InMotion Hosting Contributor The query loop block can be used to make a gallery, but be aware that its primary purpose is to sort posts, not images. The query loop block is one of the primary elements that the full site editing system is built on. Using the filter option of the query loop block can be used Read More >
Install Softaculous in Control Web Panel (CWP) Updated on June 3, 2024 by InMotion Hosting Contributor The Softaculous instant installer, one of the various integrations natively included in Control Web Panel (CWP) – both free and CWPpro – can install over 400 popular web applications (the premium version) with just a few clicks. The types of apps available in the Softaculous Instant Installer range from content management systems (CMSs), analytics programs, Read More >
How To Use a Shortcode In The WordPress Block Editor Updated on July 22, 2022 by Christopher Maiorana The WordPress block editor lets you create rich content without having to know how to code. However, rich content is also static, but you can add dynamic elements to it using shortcodes. You can add shortcodes to the editor to introduce new functionality and dynamic content. In this article, we will show you how to Read More >
WordPress Releases the Performance Lab Plugin Posted on April 29, 2022 by InMotion Hosting Contributor On October 12, 2021, a group of WordPress Core contributors proposed the creation of a team at WordPress dedicated to alleviating the pain points when it came to WordPress websites and performance. The proposal highlights how WordPress is falling behind when focusing on performance compared to competitors and the importance of fast websites in the Read More >
Upgrade Control Web Panel to a CWPpro License Updated on May 31, 2024 by InMotion Hosting Contributor The free Control Web Panel (CWP) version is a great graphical control panel for most Linux system administrators. For serious resellers and medium sized businesses, a CWPpro license unleashes capabilities to better optimize website speed and secure data with automated security tools and other CWP plugins. Control Web Panel Free or CWPpro? In case you’re Read More >
How To Check If Your Site Needs Persistent Object Cache Updated on April 17, 2024 by InMotion Hosting Contributor In this article, you will learn about a special type of web storage system known as a persistent object cache. It’s a way to store frequently requested parts of your site as “objects” that can be quickly recalled from system memory to save on resource usage. Read on to learn more and how to find Read More >
Using the Query Loop Block in WordPress Full Site Editing Updated on May 6, 2022 by InMotion Hosting Contributor The Query Loop block lets you dynamically display posts in different visual styles. For example, you can create a page showing recent posts dynamically using the loop block. We will be demonstrating the use of the Query Loop Block in the Full Site Editor. This will require that you’re using WordPress 5.9 (or higher) and Read More >
Convert Jpeg Images to WebP With WordPress Performance Lab Updated on December 7, 2022 by Christopher Maiorana The WebP image format is capable of creating images for your website that are much smaller (and thus load faster) than standard .jpeg or .png images. Even easier, with the WordPress performance lab plugin, you can have .jpeg images automatically converted into WebP format. Follow along below to learn how. Enabling WebP Uploads WebP image Read More >
How To Install the WordPress Performance Lab Plugin (And Why) Updated on December 15, 2022 by Christopher Maiorana The WordPress Performance Plugin is more than an ordinary plugin. It is the first time the WordPress community has made a concerted effort – in the form of a plugin – to address key performance issues inherent in the WordPress system. In this article, you’ll learn about why you might want to try this plugin Read More >
Applying Additional CSS Class To WordPress Block Updated on July 22, 2022 by Christopher Maiorana The Gutenberg block editor in WordPress puts a lot of stylistic controls at your fingertips. However, there may be certain effects you want to customize, but there are no controls or sliders to adjust them. In those situations, you will often need to add some additional CSS properties. WordPress makes it easy to add CSS Read More >
Working with Template Parts in the WordPress Full Site Editor Updated on March 11, 2024 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Template parts are patterns of blocks in a WordPress theme that can be used when building your site. For example, headers and footers and variations of them are considered template parts. This tutorial will walk you through the steps of creating and editing a template part in the WordPress full site editor. We will also Read More >
SP Project and Document Manager Updated on October 18, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor While other plugins focused on team-based collaboration use milestones and task lists, SP Project and Document Manager focuses on easy-to-use file uploading and file sharing services. This specialized plugin makes uploading documents clearer and more organized than the standard file upload feature of WordPress. In this article, we will discuss the features of the SP Read More >
Using The WordPress Separator Block Updated on July 22, 2022 by Christopher Maiorana It’s not surprising that many people will skim an article instead of reading it word for word. And yet there is important content that might get missed. If you are going to be writing long-form content, you will want to make the reading experience as pleasurable as possible for your reader, so they are less Read More >
Creating Image Galleries Using the WordPress Gallery Block Updated on August 21, 2023 by Christopher Maiorana Creating a beautiful image gallery for a website used to be a difficult task that required extensive experience with CSS, or lots of slow-loading JavaScript. Now, you can easily create dynamic, mobile responsive image galleries in WordPress with a few clicks. How To Create a Gallery Block When finished selecting images, the gallery will appear Read More >
How To Add Animated GIF To WordPress Image Block Updated on August 21, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Animated GIF images have been on the internet since personal home pages became popular. Using GIF images on your site can be a fun and easy way to bring some dynamic graphics to your site while keeping your resource usage low. Adding an animated GIF to WordPress can be done with a simple image block Read More >
WP Project Manager Plugin Overview Updated on October 27, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor One option for integrating project management features into your existing WordPress dashboard is through the use of the WP Project Manager plugin. This plugin provides a number of features to help you keep track of your projects and team members and enhance your workflow. In this article we will discuss the various features of the Read More >
How to Create a BIMI Record in Control Web Panel (CWP) Updated on October 22, 2024 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Brand Indicators for Message Identification (BIMI) is one of the latest solutions proposed to help mitigate business email compromise (BEC) attacks. Below we’ll cover everything you need to know about how to create a BIMI record in Control Web Panel (CWP), formerly CentOS Web Panel. What is BIMI? BIMI is an email authentication method that Read More >
How to Set Images Side By Side In WordPress Updated on July 22, 2022 by Christopher Maiorana Using images in your post and page content is often necessary to help emphasize your message. Visual aids draw the eye and can create a powerful contrast. And when it comes to contrast, presenting images side by side is a great way to make powerful statements. In this article, you’ll learn how to set images Read More >
DNS Records in Control Web Panel (CWP) Updated on June 4, 2024 by InMotion Hosting Contributor The Domain Name System (DNS) connects websites and email services to a domain. DNS is responsible for the ability to view a website using a domain registered with another web hosting provider. For a successful domain transfer or registration, you need to know the primary nameserver (NS) records and/or the IP address for the server Read More >
