Using Captcha in Mambo Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Stopping spammers from hitting forms in Mambo can be done using the Captcha option that is integrated into the Mambo administration back end. The following article will show how to activate the Captcha option and how it appears within a website form. Activating Captcha within the Mambo Administration Back End Login to the Mambo Administration Read More >
How to install and activate a new template in Mambo Updated on August 16, 2021 by Scott Mitchell It is very common for site owners to change the look and feel of their sites from the default. As a result, there are many templates on the web for most programs, Mambo is no different. This tutorial will guide you on how to install a new template for your Mambo website. Installing and activating Read More >
Installing Google Analytics in Mambo Updated on May 11, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Mambo has a wide variety of plugins, but analyzing its traffic is often best done with a program like Google Analytics. This allows you to evaluate website traffic in order to help determine the areas of the site which may need improvement. The following article explains how to add Google Analytics in to your Mambo Read More >
How to log into your Mambo admin dashboard Updated on August 16, 2021 by Scott Mitchell After installing the Mambo application on your hosting account, your first task will be to log into the admin area for the first time. Below are the steps necessary to accessing the admininstration interface for Mambo. Logging into your Mambo admin interface Using your web browser, visit your website URL. You may log in from Read More >
How to Create a New Page in Mambo Updated on March 11, 2024 by InMotion Hosting Contributor In this tutorial we will show you how to create a new page in Mambo. New pages can be created in specific sections or categories in Mambo. In my tests I am adding a page to the Getting Started section. In the Image below you will notice there are currently only 3 pages in the Getting Started Read More >
How to Install Mambo through Softaculous Updated on December 21, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Mambo is widely used and powerful content management system The following article shows how to use Softaculous to find and install Mambo. Setting Up Mambo using Softaculous Login to the Cpanel Scroll down to Software/Services and click on the SOFTACULOUS icon. The Softaculous installation program will open and yuo will see a list of Read More >
Movable Type: Dynamic and Static Publishing Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Movable Type has Dynamic and Static publishing built into the software. In other words, changes made to a page on the website will need to be published in order for the changes to be saved. The data is stored in a database; however, the files are written as HTML files that are not required to Read More >
How to Create a User in Movable Type Updated on October 6, 2022 by Scott Mitchell When creating a blog within Movable Type, you have the ability to allow members to post comments. While you also have the ability to allow them to self-register, you may not want to enable this feature. This could be for security reasons or perhaps you want to make an invite-only, or exclusive group. In this Read More >
Basic Security Information for Movable Type Updated on March 12, 2013 by InMotion Hosting Contributor We wanted to start out this article by giving you tips for securing Movable Type, but there were not many resources online that cover this. We recommend checking their official Security page periodically for updates, it can be viewed here: https://www.movabletype.org/security/ Generally, we recommend using strong passwords and always running the latest version of Read More >
Database Connection or Authentication errors with Movable Type Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor There are a few common errors that may occur when dealing with MySQL and Movable Type installations: Authentication and Connection errors. MySQL Database Connection or Authentication Error Messages Authentication Errors Authentication occurs when the Movable Type application is attempting to communicate to the MYSQL database with a user name and password. The three Read More >
Allowing different authentication methods in Movable Type Updated on August 16, 2021 by Scott Mitchell When allowing registration and log in options in Movable Type, you may want to allow one or more of the popular login methods. These include OpenID, Google, Yahoo! and more. These methods allow users to login with those IDs instead of creating a separate account on your site. Follow the instructions below to learn how Read More >
Using the Activity Log in Movable Type Updated on October 6, 2022 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Anytime an event occurs in Movable Type, it is noted within an activity log. This log will capture errors as well as successful events such as a blog entry or page creation. The following article explains where to find the Activity log and its available options within the Movable Type Dashboard. Understanding the Activity Read More >
How to enable/disable user accounts in Movable Type Updated on August 16, 2021 by Scott Mitchell When working within Movable Type, you can set up the ability for visitors to register so they can make comments. Our tutorial below will explain how to manage user registration for blog comments in Movable Type. Managing user registration for blog comments in Movable Type Log into your Movable Type admin dashboard. Using the Read More >
Creating a Blog in Movable Type Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Movable Type includes the option to specifically create blogs which are rich in features, but easy to maintain. The following article shows to quickly start a Movable Type blog using the Administrator Dashboard. Making a Blog in Movable Type Login to the Movable Type Administrator Dashboard. There are two ways to create Read More >
Adding an iFrame to a Movable Type Webpage Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Sometimes there is a need to embed or nest a page of content within another. This often done with iFrames and can also be implemented within Movable Type webpages. The following article explains how iFrames can be added within webpages published from the Movable Type dashboard. Inserting Iframes into Movable Type Web Pages Adding iFrames Read More >
Install a Perl module in cPanel Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor In this article I’ll show you how to install a Perl module on your cPanel account, which can extend the capabilities of your Perl scripts. It’s very common in programming for people to say don’t reinvent the wheel, basically if something already exists and does a really good job at it, there is no need Read More >
How to register for an account in Movable Type Updated on August 16, 2021 by Scott Mitchell When creating a blog, it is common to allow visitors to leave a comment on posts and pages. This fosters a community feeling and helps build content. This article will demonstrate how to create a new account as a visitor in order to be able to make comments on your Movable Type blog site. Registering Read More >
Using the Movable Type QuickPost bookmarklet Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor In this article I’ll be showing you how to utilize the QuickPost bookmarklet in MovableType, to quickly begin creating a page based off a remote page you find on the Internet. Sometimes when you are out crawling the web, you might run across something of interest that you’d like to write about. Movable Type gives Read More >
How to use a Free SSL with Movable Type Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Like other hosting services, InMotion Hosting includes a free SSL that can be used to help with providing securing connections. The main issue is that the URL is not the same as the URL that is used for the site. The following article explains the changes involved in using the free SSL with your Movable Read More >
How to change your user profile language in Movable Type Updated on August 16, 2021 by Scott Mitchell Movable Type allows each user to select their own preferred language. This allows the user to see all the field, buttons, and instructions in their selected language. This setting supercedes the programs default language. Find out how to change your preferred languge setting in your user profile in Movable Type. Modifying your preferred language setting Read More >
