A Step-by-Step Guide to Installing Next.js Updated on January 10, 2024 by Nikki Thomas Next.js, the powerful React framework, has become a go-to choice for developers building modern web applications. If you’re ready to dive into the world of Next.js, follow this step-by-step guide to get it installed on your machine. What you will need: Before we start, make sure you have Node.js and npm (Node Package Manager) installed. Read More >
Troubleshooting Laravel Errors Updated on May 10, 2024 by Derrell Laravel, a comprehensive PHP framework, is favored for its elegance and robustness in web application development. Nonetheless, encountering errors is an inevitable part of the development process. This detailed guide will walk you through common Laravel errors, highlighting their root causes and offering practical solutions. Topics Include: Understanding Laravel Error Logs Laravel’s error logs, located Read More >
Troubleshooting 500 Error in Laravel Updated on February 28, 2025 by Derrell In web development, encountering a 500 Internal Server Error can be a daunting experience, particularly when working with complex frameworks like Laravel. This error, indicative of generic server-side issues, is often the result of various underlying problems ranging from syntax errors and misconfigurations to more elusive issues. Understanding how to diagnose and resolve these errors Read More >
PHP Artisan – A Comprehensive Guide Updated on May 10, 2024 by Derrell PHP Artisan is a robust command-line tool that is pivotal in Laravel web development. Whether you are a seasoned developer or a newcomer to Laravel, comprehending and harnessing the capabilities of PHP Artisan can significantly enhance your web development workflow. This comprehensive guide aims to educate Laravel users on effectively utilizing PHP Artisan in their Read More >
The Ultimate Guide to Optimizing WordPress Performance Updated on January 22, 2026 by Carrie Smaha In our Ultimate Guide to High Performance WordPress for High Traffic Sites, we will show you how to identify and fix common performance issues with WordPress and the server it’s hosted on. Our guide combines over 20 years of experience of fine-tuning servers, CDNs, and website code to deliver high performance WordPress sites. If you’re Read More >
Purchase Jetpack in AMP Updated on November 29, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor In this guide, we cover how you can purchase a Jetpack license through the Account Management Panel (AMP). Jetpack is a versatile WordPress plugin that offers a comprehensive suite of tools to enhance websites. From improving site performance with faster load times to enhancing security with real-time threat detection, Jetpack provides essential features like site Read More >
Attach Jetpack License in WordPress Updated on November 29, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor In this guide, we cover how to attach a Jetpack license purchased through the Account Management Panel (AMP) to a WordPress installation. Jetpack is a versatile WordPress plugin that offers a comprehensive suite of tools to enhance websites. From improving site performance with faster load times to enhancing security with real-time threat detection, Jetpack provides Read More >
Laravel Blade Basics Updated on March 17, 2025 by Derrell Laravel Blade, the framework’s built-in templating engine, makes it easy to blend PHP with HTML. This seamless integration simplifies building dynamic web interfaces, making Blade a key feature of Laravel. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll dive into Blade’s fundamentals, equipping you with the knowledge to craft responsive and interactive web pages easily. Choose from our Laravel Read More >
Understanding the Laravel env File Updated on February 24, 2025 by Derrell Here’s a complete guide to help you understand the Laravel .env configuration file. Introduction There is a certain thrill in typing php artisan serve and seeing your Laravel application come to life. But what powers the environment-specific configurations behind the scenes is the unsung hero: the .env file. This file is crucial in shaping the Read More >
Introduction to MVC (Model-View-Controller) Updated on May 10, 2024 by Derrell Model-View-Controller, commonly known as MVC, is a design pattern that has become a cornerstone in modern web and software development. MVC offers a structured approach to organizing code, MVC ensures that applications are scalable, maintainable, and efficient. This article aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to MVC, its components, benefits, and its implementation in popular Read More >
The Laravel Directory Structure Updated on May 10, 2024 by Derrell This guide will help you become familiar with the Laravel directory structure. Introduction Once you have installed Laravel, understanding the Laravel directory structure is crucial for efficient and effective application development. This guide provides a concise and clear overview of the key directories and their roles within a Laravel project, allowing you to navigate and Read More >
How to Install Laravel Updated on May 10, 2024 by Derrell Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to install the Laravel PHP framework on your server. Introduction As a favorite amongst PHP developers, Laravel boasts of an elegant syntax and streamlined development processes. Here, we’ll guide you through the installation process so that you can start developing directly on your server. Choose from our Laravel Hosting, VPS Hosting, Read More >
Beginner’s Guide to BoldGrid Updated on June 19, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Even the most tech-savvy people can find it a challenge to maintain their business website. Many websites are built with WordPress, and the content management system (CMS) goes a long way in helping people get their site up and running with relative ease. But it’s not always intuitive, and making changes to the settings without Read More >
How to Use the BoldGrid Website Builder Updated on June 19, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor The BoldGrid Website Builder helps you take your WordPress site to the next level. You can easily change the look and style of your website with the visual drag and drop editor. Quickly add engaging content ideas for your specific industry to draw more visitors and engagement. There’s no need to know website coding, but Read More >
High-Performance Order Storage on WooCommerce Updated on August 6, 2024 by InMotion Hosting Contributor In late 2022, WooCommerce introduced plans to optimize the performance of WooCommerce Core by focusing on Orders and ways to efficiently manage Order data. Originally dubbed the Custom Order Tables project, it has since been renamed to High-Performance Order Storage, or HPOS. With the release of WooCommerce 7.1, an option was introduced that allowed users Read More >
Major Changes in Magento 2.4.6 – Great News! Updated on September 8, 2023 by Todd Robinson Please note this is a “work in progress” article as there are many changes that we are evaluating and understand their impacts. However, this is great news so we want to share this. PHP 7.4 Support is Gone – Go to PHP 8+ PHP 8 came with many improvements but not all major php-based systems, Read More >
Seven Major Changes in WordPress 6.2 Posted on April 7, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor WordPress 6.2 “Dolphy” is an important release version that includes over 900 changes to the software. The major changes focus on integrating visual editing into the front end of the WordPress interface. These improvements involve the menus, templates, site editor, media, and style options. They benefit the user by providing a more functional interface and Read More >
The Ultimate Guide for Migrating WordPress Websites Updated on April 23, 2026 by Harry Jackson Migrating WordPress websites from one host to another might be a process you go through as a site owner. You could be moving to a new host for a variety of reasons. Better performance is usually a driver for this type of change. Moving a website from a local or development environment is also a Read More >
How to Use Memcached as a Persistent Object Cache in WordPress Updated on April 7, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor A common site health message WordPress displays for users is the recommendation to use a persistent object cache. There are generally two common solutions to this issue: Redis or Memcached. This article will guide you in using Memcached to provide the caching solution that WordPress is recommending. We will walk you through its installation and Read More >
How to Automatically Generate WordPress Posts With ChatGPT Updated on April 3, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor The recent release of the ChatGPT bot by OpenAI has made the use of text-based artificial intelligence accessible to anyone. Simply enter a text prompt and it will automatically generate content or code based on your entries. This can be a strong addition to your workflow by helping you generate ideas or speed up the Read More >