Gutenberg 12.3 Block Additions Updated on January 14, 2022 by InMotion Hosting Contributor The built-in display editor continues its parallel development with updates in the standalone plugin named Gutenberg. Currently, at version 12.3, the Gutenberg plugin introduces new features and changes that are eventually integrated into the default visual editor for WordPress. There are 3 new blocks in the current release; Site Logo, Post Author, and Group Block Read More >
How to Install BoxBilling Manually Updated on February 27, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Important: As of 10/30/22 BoxBilling has reached its end-of-life and is no longer being updated or supported. If you are looking for a similar alternative, FOSSBilling is a good option and it was forked off from BoxBilling. BoxBilling is an open-source, self-hosted billing and customer relationship management (CRM) system. The free WHMCS alternative comes packed Read More >
Install osTicket with Softaculous Updated on November 3, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor osTicket is a free support ticketing application you can self-host on Linux server hosting to manage client emails, phone calls, and contact form submissions. There are also official plugins for additional security and LDAP or Active Directory integration. It is important to note that osTicket is not a complete WHMCS alternative. But it is a Read More >
Managing Users in Drupal Updated on October 25, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Managing users in Drupal is done through the administrator dashboard in the section labeled People. You can set user statuses, roles, and permissions. You can also add, delete, and block users. Drupal’s user management interface is clean with clear functional options. Follow the tutorial below to learn about managing users in Drupal. If you are Read More >
Managing Existing Sites Using Composer Updated on December 3, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor There are times when you may find yourself wanting to use Composer in order to manage the dependencies on a particular Drupal installation. If Composer was not installed during the installation of the Drupal site, then you will either need to manually make a change, or you can use a plugin to get Composer properly Read More >
How to Install Composer for Drupal Updated on October 31, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor There are multiple ways to install Composer to use with your Drupal site. Composer can be used with Linux/Unix/macOS/Windows. Remember that Composer is primarily a tool to help keep your Drupal site dependencies updated. Composer can be installed globally (to the entire server), or specifically to a Drupal directory. We will typically recommend that the Read More >
Understanding Composer for Drupal Updated on October 25, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Composer is an application/tool that manages dependencies in PHP. In this article, Composer is used to manage dependencies that are needed by a Drupal installation. We will show you what Composer needs to run, how Composer can be used to install a Drupal site, and how Composer can load a module/theme and any corresponding dependencies. Read More >
WordPress 5.9 Release Notes Posted on December 3, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor The WordPress 5.9 is officially here. In this article, we will cover what all is included in WordPress 5.9 and take a closer look at the new features and upgrades. WordPress 5.9: What’s New? Full Site Editing Twenty Twenty-Two Default Theme Other Improvements and Updates How to Install WordPress 5.9 Need to build your WordPress Read More >
Disable WordPress Autosave Updated on January 11, 2022 by InMotion Hosting Contributor In this article, I’m going to teach you how you can disable or modify the WordPress autosave feature that is used while you’re editing pages or posts. This can help prevent your account from using up excessive server resources while you’re working on your WordPress site. By default, WordPress will autosave any pages or posts Read More >
Responsive Favicons Drupal Module Updated on September 13, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor The small icon that shows in a browser tab beside the site title is called a favicon. Usually in the .ico file format, a favicon can look different across other devices and operating systems. The Drupal Responsive Favicons module allows you to use different Drupal favicon images for better branding. If your site is installed Read More >
Configuring the Drupal Webform Module Updated on September 13, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor The Webform module allows you to build any type of form to collect any type of data, which can be submitted to any application or system. Every single behavior and aspect of your forms and their inputs are customizable. Whether you need a multi-page form containing a multi-column input layout with conditional logic or a Read More >
How to Manually Install Drupal on a Server Updated on September 28, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor In some cases, you may find there is a need to manually install the core files for a Drupal website. The steps that we provide in this tutorial will show you how to download the core files and then create a working Drupal website. Discover the ultimate in Drupal Web Hosting. Elevate your website’s performance, Read More >
Updating Drupal Using Softaculous Updated on May 26, 2022 by InMotion Hosting Contributor A common task for software installations is updating when new versions are available. You can easily update your Drupal installation using Softaculous. Though the upgrade versions may not be immediately available, Softaculous does actively update the installation software so that updates can be performed through its interface. Follow the steps below to learn how to Read More >
How to Install Drupal Using Softaculous Updated on September 13, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor If you have a web hosting account with InMotion Hosting, then you will most likely have access to a software installation program named Softaculous. The following tutorial will show you how to install Drupal using Softaculous. If you have an older VPS account or a dedicated server, then you may need to purchase a Softaculous Read More >
WordPress and Mastodon Social Media Integration Updated on February 3, 2022 by InMotion Hosting Contributor The Mastodon social media platform is steadily gaining more popularity as Twitter and Facebook users tire of timelines manipulated for political purposes. For those who are part of the federating social network, there are plugins that allow you to automatically share new WordPress posts as toots (same as Twitter’s tweets). The Share on Mastodon WordPress Read More >
How To Install Emacs on Ubuntu 20 Cloud Server Updated on November 17, 2021 by Christopher Maiorana Emacs is a powerful text editor you can install on virtually any Linux server. It’s powerful but also large, so it does not come pre-installed with most Linux distributions. However, if you are comfortable using Emacs, it offers a lot of features that can help you manage and administer your server. In this article, you Read More >
Getting Started with Owncast Updated on March 10, 2025 by InMotion Hosting Contributor With complaints of inconsistent moderation standards plaguing social networks, many are looking to host their own data: Blogs with WordPress, Drupal, etc. Social media instances such as Mastodon Video sharing sites like PeerTube And now there’s a self-hosted Twitch alternative – Owncast, a decentralized, single user live video streaming and chat server application. The setup Read More >
Joomla Development Tips for New Sites Updated on October 22, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Joomla development requires you to do quite a bit of work up front if you want your site to look both presentable and unique. That said, there are a number of small, helpful tips you can use to make your early site development experience as manageable as possible. Below we cover a few things you Read More >
Joomla Extensions: Choosing Between Free and Paid Updated on October 22, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor You need something added to your site as soon as possible and need to be 100% certain that the solution you choose will get the job done. Some Joomla extensions, from e-commerce to forms, offer you multiple choices that can range from free to paid. Here are some tips on choosing the best extension for Read More >
Using Twentig to Build Your WordPress Site Updated on December 9, 2024 by InMotion Hosting Contributor If you’re looking for a quick way to start using WordPress to build a website, then look no further than the Twentig plugin. Twentig is a plugin that includes ten different starter websites and the option to modify the existing Twenty-Twenty or Twenty Twenty-one themes. It also includes the ability to customize the theme with Read More >
