HTTP Headers WordPress Plugin for Better Security Updated on October 13, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor The HTTP Headers WordPress plugin allows WordPress Hosting administrators to create and manage HTTP headers to improve security, privacy, and performance for visitors without needing to manually edit the .htaccess file. This is useful for: In this article, we’ll discuss the most popular HTTP security headers available within the HTTP Headers WordPress plugin that can Read More >
Total Upkeep – WordPress Backups & Automatic Updates Updated on December 28, 2022 by InMotion Hosting Contributor The Total Upkeep plugin allows you to create and schedule backups of your WordPress site. Giving you peace of mind as you maintain and update your website. With the plugin, you can securely restore and move your WordPress site with ease. The Total Upkeep backup plugin is free but it has a premium extension that Read More >
How to Backup WordPress with the BackWPup Plugin Updated on June 11, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Backing up your WordPress site is important. You already know that fact. However, the act of backing up your site shouldn’t be complicated. With the BackWPup backup plugin, you can create backups and restore your WordPress site within minutes. Allowing you to protect your website from potential hacks and perform site maintenance without the fear Read More >
Backup WordPress with All-in-One WP Migration Plugin Updated on October 19, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Backing up your WordPress site is arguably one of the most important things you should learn how to do. Even outside of website maintenance, ensuring you have a backup of files, documents, and other items is an important mitigation task for all aspects of life. If you’re new to WordPress, the good news is you Read More >
How to Backup & Restore WordPress Sites with UpdraftPlus Updated on April 8, 2024 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Backing up your WordPress site is one of the most important tasks for website maintenance. Creating, storing, and maintaining a WordPress backup ensures your website can be quickly restored if disaster strikes. Luckily, you can easily backup WordPress with the UpdraftPlus Backup plugin. The easy to use tool allows you to create and manage your Read More >
Helping your Developer Transfer your Website with a WordPress Backup Updated on March 8, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Building a site with WordPress is all about having options. Any site feature you want to add will have a variety of plugins created to help you out. Site transfers are no different— there are many plugins that can be used to backup and transfer your site. Regardless of which you choose, though, the procedure Read More >
Literate Programming and WordPress Updated on September 23, 2020 by Christopher Maiorana WordPress is all about user customization. It provides the groundwork for managing your content, and the rest of the creativity is up to you. Not only is WordPress expressive with regard to style but also in how you choose to develop and manage your customization. In this article, you’ll learn about how to apply literate Read More >
Manage WordPress with WP Remote Updated on December 14, 2020 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Managing WordPress can seem like a full-time job, especially if you’re maintaining multiple websites. If you’re looking for an easier way to monitor and complete WordPress maintenance tasks, you may want to try WP Remote. WP Remote, a 3rd party tool with a WordPress plugin for full site integration, allows you to manage themes, plugins, Read More >
Using Video Conferencing with Zoom – WordPress Plugin Updated on February 23, 2022 by InMotion Hosting Contributor In these days of social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it has commonly become a requirement to be able to use video conferencing. But how do you leverage your WordPress site to make use of one of the most popular video conferencing solutions? The answer is a plugin called Video Conferencing with Zoom. Learn Read More >
Beginners Guide to the WordPress Media Library Updated on October 28, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor The WordPress Media Library is a core feature of WordPress that allows you to import, export, and organize images, videos, and graphics for your website. The tool also allows basic management features such as photo editing, bulk organization, and media search. If your WordPress website will be media-heavy – for example, a photography, portfolio, or Read More >
How To Create Dotfiles With Emacs Updated on August 16, 2021 by Christopher Maiorana If you have multiple configuration files in different places, they can grow to a point of becoming unmanageable. And they’re probably full of stray bits of code you’ve pasted in from different places, and you don’t remember what some of those code snippets even do. Does this describe your situation? Multiple config files spread across Read More >
How to Configure Kanban Boards for WordPress Updated on July 17, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Kanbans are useful for visualizing progress of tasks for project management, customer relationship management (CRM), content production, employee onboarding, and more. Professionals across multiple industries integrate kanban software to improve productivity when the waterfall project methodology doesn’t work. Fortunately, WordPress users don’t need to create an account for Trello or Asana to benefit from this Read More >
Using the Jetpack Newsletter Subscription Form Updated on December 9, 2025 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Newsletters are still an important way of sharing specific information with people who have opted to listen. Jetpack 8.9 now has an addition to the forms block in the WordPress editor that allows you to create a newsletter subscription form. Learn how to use the option by following the directions below. Note that you will Read More >
Using Social Previews in Jetpack Updated on February 23, 2022 by InMotion Hosting Contributor One of the improvements from Jetpack version 8.9 is the addition of Social Previews. This feature is free and part of any Jetpack install. You can now go to a post, click on the Jetpack symbol, and see the option to view your post as it would appear in social media like Facebook or Twitter. Read More >
How to Add Watermarks to Your Images in WordPress Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor In today’s digital world, there is no getting around the ease of which someone can borrow an image from your website. However, there is an easy way you can protect your images from potential unauthorized use. With the Image Watermark plugin for WordPress, you can add watermarks to all of your images quickly. Perfect for Read More >
From Newbie to WordCamp Organizer Updated on December 9, 2025 by InMotion Hosting Contributor WordPress is a thriving CMS that is trusted by millions of websites around the globe. One of the chief reasons it has been so successful is its incredible open source community. That community is made up of WordPress users like Arnel Custodio – has been working with WordPress for the better part of two decades. Read More >
How to Add Gutenberg Block Functionality to WordPress Widget Areas Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor If you’re a fan of Gutenberg and its block-based system, you’ll be happy to know the separate Gutenberg plugin can now add block functionality to the WordPress Widget area. Though a version of Gutenberg is rolled into the core of WordPress, the separate Gutenberg plugin introduces newer features that add to the experience of the Read More >
Choosing Emacs vs. Vim Updated on August 22, 2023 by Christopher Maiorana Is there anything you wouldn’t give for freedom? That’s what the Emacs text editor is all about. If you’re going to spend most of your day working in a text editor, wouldn’t you want the text editor that gives you the most freedom over how you work? This article is part of the Emacs Education Read More >
WordPress 5.6 Release Notes Posted on September 9, 2020 by InMotion Hosting Contributor WordPress 5.6 was officially launched on December 8, and the final WordPress release of 2020 came packed with new updates and features. The development team focused on continuing to improve the Gutenberg block editor in this release, as well as enhancing security with expanded auto-updates, and bringing users a brand new Twenty-Twenty-One theme. But that Read More >
Create a WordPress News Website with the WP News and Scrolling Widgets plugin Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor It’s no secret that internet platforms are becoming the go-to source for the news. Digital spaces like Twitter and Facebook are flooded with stories from all over the world, with larger organizations (with even larger budgets) getting the majority of the views. All organizations have a unique viewpoint. Is your point getting across? If you’re Read More >
