How to Track WordPress Vulnerabilities With WPScan Updated on March 11, 2026 by InMotion Hosting Contributor In this article: There are many great WordPress security plugins available for free. But it’s still beneficial to know of zero-day exploits and new vulnerabilities in your installed plugins and themes. WPvulndb.com compiles such information using WordPress vulnerability reports from various sources including Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE). The developers also have a WordPress plugin, Read More >
How To Promote Your WordPress Site With RSS Updated on January 21, 2020 by Christopher Maiorana Hosting a WordPress site gives you a few instant benefits that would otherwise be difficult to add to a custom-built site. One of those benefits is RSS. The RSS feeds for posts and comments are designed to make it easy for your readers to catch your latest content as soon as it’s published by subscribing Read More >
How To Fix Insecure Image URLs With Better Search Replace WordPress Plugin Updated on August 16, 2021 by Christopher Maiorana Are you getting the “no padlock” error after installing an SSL on your WordPress site? This means there’s likely an insecure URL somewhere on your site. You can fix this by updating those URLs from http to https. Why Am I Getting No Padlock? How can I search and replace HTTP URLs? To learn more Read More >
How To Deactivate Plugins From The WordPress Database Updated on May 17, 2023 by Christopher Maiorana What if a plugin takes down your site? Try to log in and disable it. What if you can’t log in because the whole site is down? In this article, learn how to deactivate plugins from the database using phpMyAdmin or your favorite database editor. Why You Should Go Through The Database Where Can You Read More >
Using the Secure Blocks Plugin for WordPress Updated on October 27, 2022 by InMotion Hosting Contributor This plugin no longer works with the current versions of WordPress. Check out Content Control – User Access Restriction for a current solution that restricts content to registered viewers. In this article: Installing and Activating the Plugin Using the Secure Blocks Plugin There may be an occasion where you will want to keep content on Read More >
WordPress 5.3 Improvements to Site Health Posted on October 7, 2019 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Change to Site Health Grading Recovery Email Site Health Status Filters It’s barely been a month since WordPress 5.2.3 was released and another version is already brewing – version 5.3. Detractors will say, this makes the platform a little too volatile, while supporters will say that it proves that the software is continually improving. The Read More >
How to Create Audio Spectrum Visuals with FFmpeg Updated on December 8, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Audio and Video Content Showwaves Visuals Video Content FFmpeg is a powerful command-line application able to record, stream, and convert multimedia files between multiple file types. This is great for compatibility with audio platforms with different format requirements. And don’t forget users who prefer lossless formats – e.g. FLAC and OGG. Some creators provide multiple Read More >
Customize WordPress Content For Different Devices with UserAgent Content Switcher Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor In this article: Device User Experience Install the Plugin Usage Shortcode Other Blocks Device User Experience (UX) Do you provide downloadable software for computers, smartphones, and tablets? Do you have a blog section for one or all 3 device types? Maybe you’re just learning about how to improve user experience (UX) and web accessibility. Customizing Read More >
Using the Better Notifications Plugin for WordPress Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor There are a number of email notifications that you often receive from WordPress after an action has been completed. For example, it’s common to get a new user notification when you get a new user registered to your WordPress site. Using plugins, you can control the notifications, customize them and, create notifications for many WordPress Read More >
How To Perform a Plugin Review Updated on August 16, 2021 by Christopher Maiorana How do you know if a WordPress plugin is worthy of being installed in your site? Sure, you need some new functionality sometimes. But having too many plugins can slow down your site and introduce security issues. In this article, you’ll learn how you can perform a plugin review and make sure that the plugin Read More >
Offline Editor for WordPress – MarsEdit Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor In this article: Introduction to MarsEdit Advanced Features Pros and Cons If you’re a blogger, you use WordPress, and your computer of choice is from Apple, then your offline editor of choice for your posts should be MarsEdit. This editor lets you create posts or pages complete with all of the typical options that you Read More >
How to Configure Email for Android Oreo Updated on November 27, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor In this article, you can learn: This article describes how to add an email account to an Android OS (Oreo version) mobile device. Once you configure email for your mobile device you can send and receive messages. Did you know: Other hosting companies charge extra for email services using your domain name. At InMotion Hosting, Read More >
How to Redirect WordPress Posts After Changing Permalinks Updated on March 11, 2026 by InMotion Hosting Contributor In this article: Some WordPress updates require more proactive work than others. Security plugins require detailed customization per your environment and usually provide activity logs for reactive changes. Accessibility improvements require user testing to ensure it improves user experience. WordPress search engine optimization (SEO) requires time and research. A plugin like All in One SEO Read More >
How to Secure Your Website With Sucuri for WordPress Hosting Updated on March 15, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor In this article: This article describes how to use the Sucuri plugin for WordPress to secure your website. It also explains some of the benefits of using Sucuri for WordPress. NOTICE: Sucuri for WordPress is just one way to secure your website’s data. Check out the many features WordPress Hosting by InMotion Hosting including supplementing Read More >
Troubleshooting a WordPress Theme You Bought Online Updated on August 16, 2021 by Christopher Maiorana WordPress themes get more sophisticated every day. But does your theme look like it’s lagging behind in the latest design trends? You may need an upgrade. In most cases, hiring a designer is the best way to get a custom site. But, if that’s not in your budget, you may want to invest in a Read More >
Measuring For Keyword Relevance Updated on March 30, 2021 by Christopher Maiorana It’s never been easier to generate long lists of potential keywords for your site. These are the terms people might use to find your website in a search engine. But how do you know if the keywords you’ve selected are relevant for your site? Keyword relevance is an important factor to consider when optimizing your Read More >
EasyApache 3 Has Reached End-Of-Life Updated on April 17, 2024 by Christopher Maiorana EasyApache Version 3 has been officially deprecated as of 31 December 2018 and will no longer be receiving updates or support from cPanel. The InMotion Hosting system administration team will be performing upgrades over the next few weeks for customers still using PHP 5.3 or below. PHP 5.4 is required for EasyApache 4. If you Read More >
Using Copy Post from Jetpack Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor In this article: Enabling Copy Post Using Copy Post A common practice for WordPress blog writers is to create templates that are used to format posts. These templates can also exist in pages, Jetpack portfolios, and Jetpack testimonials. Jetpack places a link to copy a post when viewing the lists for posts, pages, portfolios, or Read More >
Using Lazy Images in Jetpack Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor In this article: Enabling Lazy Images Example post with multiple images Do you ever see an image slowly loading when looking at a website with your mobile device? This is often a sign that bandwidth is limited creating an unfavorable environment for viewing your website. Jetpack provides a way to reduce this type of latency Read More >
Using Tiled Galleries from Jetpack Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor In this article: Enabling Tiled Galleries Using Tiled Galleries There many different ways to display images within WordPress. If you’re displaying multiple images in a gallery, the main problem is that it’s often a grid pattern that can be a little boring to the eye. Jetpack provides the ability to use tiled galleries that fit Read More >