How to Edit a Joomla 3 Template Updated on August 22, 2024 by Brad Markle Much like Joomla 2.5, the Joomla 3.x series includes a template editor available within the admin dashboard. The template editor allows you to edit your template directly within your browser. This is helpful and sometimes more efficient than editing files using ftp or another method. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps Read More >
Managing cron intervals in Drupal 8 Updated on September 13, 2023 by Scott Mitchell A cron job is a script that is set to run at a particular time or interval. Drupal 8 has a cron that can run and perform various things regarding your Drupal 8 installation. These include checking for updates for the core and modules as well as maintenance tasks such as clearing logs. By default, Read More >
Changing your WordPress admin color scheme Updated on June 8, 2023 by Jeff Matson In this tutorial: Changing your admin color scheme Adding more color schemes Introduced in WordPress 3.8, it is now possible to change the color scheme of the admin panel to match your individual personality, as well as the look and feel of the site. In this article, we will teach you how to change the Read More >
Which version of jQuery comes with Joomla 3? Updated on August 16, 2021 by Brad Markle We’ve already seen that the admin user experience has been updated and improved with the release of Joomla 3.2. Similar to these backend changes, the Joomla template system has been given an update as well. In Joomla 3.2 we see newer versions of jQuery and Bootstrap being used, as well as the addition of jQuery Read More >
Creating custom WordPress menus Updated on November 2, 2021 by Jeff Matson In this tutorial, we will teach you how to create a custom menu within your WordPress site. This can be used for main navigation, or possibly some other menu area depending on your particular WordPress theme. Creating Custom WordPress Menus Adding Pages to Your Custom WordPress Menu Adding a Custom URL to Your Custom WordPress Read More >
Joomla 3.2 User Experience Improvements Updated on June 8, 2023 by Brad Markle For Joomla 3.2, the Joomla User Experience Team focused on improving the user experience for Joomla site administrators. In this article, we will outline several of the user experience changes in Joomla 3.2. There is also a great video walk through of these new features on YouTube. In this tutorial: Dashboard Article Manager Article Editor Read More >
Viewing Admin Reports in Drupal Updated on October 12, 2023 by Scott Mitchell In this tutorial: Available Updates Recent Log Messages Field List Status Report Access Denied Page Not Found Search Phrases Views Plugins Drupal 8 gives the ability to view many different reports for your site. These reports give information about various things regarding your site. This includes site parameters such as database and php version, to Read More >
306: Managing IP bans in Drupal 8 Updated on August 16, 2021 by Scott Mitchell Site security is an important topic for everyone. Often, you will need to react to an abusive visitor to your sites. One common response is to block an IP address from accessing the site. This will prevent anyone from that IP address from using the site and disrupting its normal flow. Below is quick guide Read More >
Using the Joomla App Store to install extensions in Joomla 3.2 Updated on June 7, 2023 by Brad Markle In this tutorial: Joomla 3.0 Joomla 3.1 Joomla 3.2 The Joomla App Store is a new feature introduced in Joomla 3.2. This feature allows you to download and install Joomla extensions directly from your Joomla dashboard – which is a big time saver. Prior to this feature, you would need to search the web for Read More >
Building your first Android/iPhone app with AppPresser and WordPress Updated on June 9, 2023 by Jeff Matson In this article, we will teach you how to create a basic iPhone or Android app using WordPress and the AppPresser framework. Since the release of AppPresser, it is much simpler to create a great iPhone or Android app with your already developed WordPress skills. What is AppPresser? AppPresser is a new tool recently released Read More >
WordPress 3.8 has been released Posted on December 12, 2013 by Jeff Matson WordPress has just released version 3.8 which includes many new features further solidifying it into the go-to CMS for beginner and advanced users alike. What’s new? Responsive design WordPress has implemented responsive design elements which will allow all users, regardless of screen size or device, to fully enjoy your site. If you are not familiar Read More >
How to use version control in Joomla 3 Updated on June 8, 2023 by Brad Markle In this tutorial: Joomla 3.0 Joomla 3.1 Joomla 3.2 Joomla 3.0 / Joomla 3.1 Version control was not introduced until Joomla 3.2. Joomla 3.2 A new feature in Joomla 3.2 is version control. This tool allows you to save previous versions of your articles, and also allows you to revert to any previous version at Read More >
Joomla Menu Re-Ordering Updated on November 19, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor In Joomla, you can change the order that menu’s display in from the Dashboard. In this tutorial we will walk you through this modification. Changing the Menu Order: Login to your Joomla Dashboard. Roll your mouse over Menus, and click the menu you want to modify. In my tests, I selected Main Menu: You will Read More >
Automatic WordPress backups with ManageWP Updated on March 11, 2024 by Jeff Matson In this article, we will teach you how to automatically back up your WordPress sites using ManageWP. If you are not using ManageWP and run multiple WordPress sites, it is certainly the best tool to automatically make changes across them without the need to enter each one individually. Enjoy fast, secure hosting perfect for your Read More >
Editing the Customer Reassurance information Updated on August 16, 2021 by Scott Mitchell When you first install PrestaShop you will see there is a lot of default information on your site that is common to a large portion of online businesses. Specifically there is a section at the top of the footer area that displays icons relating to Money Back Guarantee, In-Store Exchange, Payment Upon Shipment, Free Shipping Read More >
306: Configuring RSS Feeds in Drupal 8 Updated on August 16, 2021 by Scott Mitchell Having an RSS feed can be a great way to notify your subscribers about new content and changes to your site. Subscribers will use an RSS reader to receive updates from different sites that they subscribe to. This article goes over the basic settings that are found in Drupal 8. How to configure your RSS Read More >
How to Optimize Drupal Updated on September 13, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor As your Drupal website grows in popularity, you’ll need to find ways to improve the performance without sacrificing stability. In background processes, Drupal performance optimization helps your content load faster and reduces the amount of server resources. Regarding online visitors and potential customers, competitive website speed boosts your search engine optimization (SEO) for higher visibility. Read More >
Creating a default image for content types in Drupal 8 Updated on August 16, 2021 by Scott Mitchell When you are working with specific content types, particularly custom ones, you may want to ensure a level of uniformity even when some parts are missing. For example, if you have a content type that includes images, you want to keep the continuity, even if some pages will not have specific images. In cases like Read More >
Fixing WordPress Redirect Errors Updated on February 23, 2022 by Scott Mitchell There have been quite a few instances where people cannot access certain areas of their WordPress after upgrading the WordPress core files, usually the Themes or Plugins sections. This behavior usually manifests as redirecting back to the main page of the site, though 404 pages have also been reported. Follow the instructions below as we Read More >
Social Media plugins for your website Updated on March 11, 2022 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Navigation: Why use a Social Media plugin? WordPress Social Media plugins Joomla Social Media plugins Drupal Social Media plugins There are a great deal of social media plugins you can integrate into your website to easily add social network features. Adding a social media plugin to your favorite web applications can help greatly in simplifying Read More >
