How to use ImageMagick Updated on April 17, 2024 by InMotion Hosting Contributor You may or may not know, but to manipulate images in WordPress, you must have an image optimization library in the PHP application. In fact, without it, WordPress will not even be able to produce thumbnails images. Instead, your images will display full-sized in areas where a thumbnail would be better. There are two popular Read More >
How to Setup Email on an Android Device Updated on July 29, 2022 by InMotion Hosting Contributor You can check your InMotion Hosting domain email on your Android device with one of the many email clients available in the Android Play store. No matter if you use Gmail or another client, the instructions below will help you set up your email quickly and easily on your Android device. Using Gmail on Android Read More >
How to Install Ansible on a Linux Server Updated on September 21, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Installing Ansible is the first step to automating tasks to save time. Below we cover how to get started with Ansible depending on your operating system (OS): Local Installation Methods PIP (Python Installs Packages) Native Package Manager Verify Your Installation Ansible Installation Methods Before you begin, open your terminal (or SSH for server installation), ensure Read More >
Adding Google AdSense to WordPress Updated on March 11, 2026 by InMotion Hosting Contributor There are many ways your website can earn income on the web. If you have a blog and are exploring ways to secure a passive income stream, AdSense is an option you should consider. This article will explain what AdSense is and how to add AdSense to your WordPress site. Enjoy fast, secure WordPress Hosting Read More >
How to Install Ansible Galaxy Roles and Collections Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Using Ansible doesn’t require you create everything from scratch. Ansible Galaxy encourages users to share pre-configured Ansible roles and collections for popular tasks and applications you can implement within playbooks immediately. These community submitted roles can save time when configuring playbooks for deployment. Remember, when browsing roles on Ansible Galaxy, it’s important to check stats Read More >
How to Add an RSS Feed to Your WordPress Site Updated on March 11, 2026 by InMotion Hosting Contributor A Rich Site Summary or Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feed allows end users to view and organize recently published content from their favorite websites and blogs. By aggregating content for selected topics and websites, an RSS feed is a great tool for effectively consuming content as it’s released. RSS feeds also allow end users to Read More >
Create a Footer for WordPress Updated on January 22, 2026 by InMotion Hosting Contributor The WordPress front page can consist of a header image, a post or page, and then a footer section at the bottom of the page. The default footer section is found within the widgets section of WordPress. Note that footer positioning and appearance may vary based on the theme that you are using. The following Read More >
Why cPanel — What Features are in cPanel? Updated on June 20, 2022 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Why cPanel? cPanel is a web hosting control panel designed for ease of use. It is the most popular tool of its type in the world and included on many of InMotion Hosting’s plans. cPanel allows you to use various tools by way of a Graphical User Interface (GUI). This makes account management much easier Read More >
How to Change the Header Image in WordPress Updated on October 26, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Modern WordPress themes have the capability to edit the header, footer, and other theme areas within the Appearance section of the WordPress dashboard. This article will explain how to change the banner in the header of your WordPress site. Some WordPress themes may not have options for you to add or edit the header. You Read More >
The 5 Best WordPress Donation Plugins Updated on July 5, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor If your nonprofit organization or small business is raising money in support of a cause, collecting donations on your WordPress site can greatly increase the number of donations you receive. You can easily collect donations with the addition of a WordPress donation plugin — which will allow end users to donate money with a credit Read More >
Swift Control Plugin — Easy WordPress Editing For The Beginner Updated on March 11, 2026 by InMotion Hosting Contributor If you’re new to WordPress or create websites for less technical clients, you know that the WordPress dashboard can be overwhelming to new users. For a WordPress beginner to successfully maintain their website, they only really need to be aware of a couple of actions/settings. The Swift Control plugin allows you to edit the website Read More >
How to Export Your WordPress Sites Updated on November 27, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Exporting your WordPress site can be used for site moves or simple backups. In this guide, I’ll provide some simple and easy options to export your WordPress sites for both non-technical and technical people. Exporting your site creates a backup of your site, usually in the form of a .tar.gz or .zip file, which you Read More >
How to Install ownCloud Apps Updated on March 11, 2026 by InMotion Hosting Contributor ownCloud community edition is capable of more than just sharing files. The ownCloud marketplace includes features for automation, collaboration, multimedia, security, external storage and more. Below we cover how to manage ownCloud apps. Purchase Softaculous Instant Installer for your fastest VPS hosting to install ownCloud and other web applications in seconds. Install Apps in ownCloud Read More >
How to Log Into ownCloud Updated on March 11, 2026 by InMotion Hosting Contributor ownCloud file management software allows you to sync and access files with your web server for access anywhere. Installable with Softaculous, ownCloud community edition features include collaborative editing, mobile apps, suitability for Raspberry Pi, and many other add-ons available via it’s market. Below we cover how to log into ownCloud and recover your ownCloud password. Read More >
How to Use the MultiPHP INI Editor in cPanel Updated on February 22, 2025 by InMotion Hosting Contributor The MultiPHP INI Editor in cPanel lets you make configuration changes to your PHP settings. This complements the MultiPHP Manager, which lets you change PHP version of your sites. The MultiPHP INI Editor has two modes, Basic and Editor. Basic Mode Basic Mode allows changes to some of the most common PHP configuration changes with Read More >
Convert a Media File Format in Audacity Updated on November 2, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Audacity is a popular free audio editor for musicians and podcasters doing destructive audio editing. While more advanced users may prefer FFMPEG for file conversions, Audacity makes such changes easier for users without experience in the command line interface (CLI). Likewise, using a more efficient format will conserve disk space, whether you are on dedicated Read More >
Issues with Merging cPanel Accounts Updated on March 10, 2022 by InMotion Hosting Contributor If you have a Reseller, VPS, or Dedicated Server plan, the method described below allows you to merge cPanel accounts. While we are glad to assist in this process, merging cPanel accounts is not a native function of cPanel and may produce undesired results. Data Backup Ensure that you have a full data backup prior Read More >
Prevent Brute-Force WordPress Logins with WP fail2ban Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor WP fail2ban is a freemium WordPress security plugin with features for logging, brute-force attack prevention, and spam protection. In the free version you must edit the wp-config.php file with any configurations. Then, it’ll view within your WordPress dashboard. If you prefer a full-featured security plugin, we recommend Cerber Security, Antispam & Malware Scan and BBQ: Read More >
Editing the UltraStack Ansible Configuration File Updated on November 15, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Ansible offers the ability to set default settings for how modules and playbooks interact with remote nodes in your inventory. There is a huge list of settings you can add within your Ansible configuration file. Below we cover how to locate your Ansible configuration file and included settings. Managing your Ansible agent on CentOS, Ubuntu, Read More >
How to Create an Ansible Playbook Updated on April 30, 2020 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Now that we know more about how Ansible works behind the scenes, let’s create our first Ansible Playbook! The examples in this section were performed on a Linux Distribution, though the steps should be nearly the same on most Operating Systems. The first step in creating your first Ansible Playbook is to create a working Read More >
