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 >
How to Use the Aino Notification Banner Block Plugin in WordPress Updated on October 22, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Occasionally, you may want to alert your viewers of some important information that you want to make sure that they see. One of the best ways to do that is to use a plugin like the Aino Notification Block. You can set up notifications that pop up and must be dismissed by the website visitor Read More >
Understanding Template Issues When Migrating to Joomla 4.0 Updated on July 26, 2022 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Working with Joomla sites requires that you work with a particular template that determines how your site will appear on the front end. If you are using an earlier version of Joomla (earlier than 4.0), then you will need to plan on updating your template to be compatible with Joomla 4.0. One of the main sticking Read More >
Drupal Security.txt File Updated on September 13, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Have you ever considered creating a Drupal security.txt file? The security.txt file is a standardized format meant to create a uniform approach for security vulnerability disclosure. The formatted text will generally include: https://securitytxt.org walks you through building a full security.txt file. However, the Security.txt Drupal module is the best option if you can’t or don’t Read More >
Matomo Rocket.Chat Integration Updated on October 11, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Rocket.Chat has native features for connecting with Matomo Analytics (formerly Piwik). This provides metrics to help you better understand how users access your chat system, whether any malicious links are being shared internally, and more. Read on to learn more about the Matomo Rocket.Chat integration. How to Configure the Matomo Rocket.Chat Integration Test Your Rocket.Chat Read More >
Joomla Autosave Extension Updated on October 8, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Joomla has a lot going for it as a content management system, but one common complaint is a lack of built in autosave. Don’t worry, though — it’s easy to enable Joomla autosave functionality with a popular extension. Install Joomla Autosave Set-up Joomla Autosave Some Notes on Configuration Options Using Your Editor with Autosave Other Read More >
How to Trash, Unpublish, and Hide Menu Items in Joomla 4.0 Updated on November 3, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Occasionally you will need to hide menu items when working with your Joomla 4.0 website. When you have multiple menus on different pages you may need to simply not include items on a particular page. You can also trash menu items or simply unpublish them in order to keep them for later use. Learn how Read More >
How to Add and Remove Menu Items in Joomla 4.0 Updated on November 2, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Knowing how to add and remove menu items is one of the most common tasks when working with a Joomla 4.0 website. A website menu is a roadmap to a website. Well-designed menus will get your visitors to the content they want to see quickly and easily. At the same time, you will want to Read More >
Learning About the Menu Interface in Joomla 4.0 Updated on November 16, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor When you think about menus on a website you begin to understand their importance for your viewers. Menus provide the necessary navigation interface for the content of your site. Without menus, your visitors would be unable to get to your content unless they know the specific link to find what they’re looking for. Joomla 4.0 Read More >
The Icon Block Plugin: Add Custom SVGs With Ease Updated on October 7, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor The Icon Block plugin is a new WordPress plugin that has made it super easy to add a custom SVG icon or graphic to the Gutenberg Block Editor. If you want to add custom graphics or icons to your website, the Icon Block plugin is a good choice. For those not familiar with the term, Read More >
Jitsi Rocket.Chat Integration Updated on October 11, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Rocket.Chat makes it easy to implement video conferencing with native Jitsi options. All you need to do is enable the Jitsi Rocket.Chat integration and customize a few settings to fit your needs. Suddenly, anyone can start a video chat among teammates with the click of a button. This Rocket.Chat Jitsi feature is in beta as Read More >
How to Install Rocket.Chat with snapd Updated on March 30, 2022 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Rocket.Chat is an open-source, online communications platform you can self-host on Linux systems. When you install Rocket.Chat you gain an open-source platform where you have complete control over system availability and your team’s data. Rocket.Chat now uses the snapd package manager, available for all Linux operating systems. This makes installation and upgrades easier to manage Read More >
