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 >
Adding a subfolder to image upload directories in Drupal 8 Updated on August 16, 2021 by Scott Mitchell When you upload images for an image field in Drupal 8, they will be stored in one of two default folders, sites/default/files/field/image (for those with the image field enabled by default) or /sites/default/files (for all others). You may want to set up subfolders to further organize your images. For example, if you have a Product Read More >
Setting max file upload size in Drupal Updated on October 13, 2023 by Scott Mitchell When working with images, you may want to restrict them in ways that will help keep your site optimized. While you may limit them in physical size, you may also want to restrict them as far as maximum file size. This will force the node creators to optimize images if they exceed the limit even Read More >
Setting max and min upload sizes for images in Drupal 8 Updated on August 16, 2021 by Scott Mitchell One of the many image settings you can use to tailor the look and feel of your site is that of size. You can set a maximum and minimum image size, in pixels, that can be uploaded y by you or your node creators when building your pages. This will help in not allowing images Read More >
Using Social Media to bring traffic to your site Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Navigation: What is Social Media Marketing? What Social Media networks should I use? How should I use Social Media? Social Media tools to make life easier If you’re trying to build up traffic to your website, one great piece of the puzzle is leveraging social media to market to your audience. Everywhere you go nowadays Read More >
Adjusting the image types allowed in Drupal 8 Updated on August 16, 2021 by Scott Mitchell When you work with the image fields for the different content types in Drupal 8, you have the ability to determine what image types you want to allow for upload. For instance, you can include the defaults of gif, png, jpeg, and jpg, you may expand to allow other types such as tiff, or even Read More >
Enabling the image field for content types in Drupal 8 Updated on August 16, 2021 by Scott Mitchell By default, only the Article content type has the image field enabled. You may enable this for other content types if desired. Note that this is not an image within the body field, but the Image field in particular. Follow the instructions below as we enable the image field for the other default content type Read More >
Working with Reward Points in OpenCart 1.5 Updated on November 22, 2013 by InMotion Hosting Contributor OpenCart 1.5.x now includes the ability to use a Reward Point system. For example, people who purchase a product can get a point, then you can use those points to purchase other items. The amount of points a products gives, or costs can be setup from the OpenCart Dashboard. In this tutorial we will show Read More >
Allowing non-members to leave comments in Drupal 8 Updated on August 16, 2021 by Scott Mitchell Drupal 8, by default, does not allow non-registered users to leave comments. If you want to allow visitors to be able to leave comments on your site, follow the instructions below. How to give visitors commenting privileges Log into your Drupal 8 admin interface. Look to the top menu bar on the page and click Read More >
Allowing comment editing in Drupal 8 Updated on August 16, 2021 by Scott Mitchell By default, once a comment is submitted in Drupal 8, it can only be edited by administrators. You may want to give your members the ability to edit their own comments in case they make any errors. Follow along with the instructions below to learn how to allow editing permissions for user comments. How to Read More >
Forcing comment approval in Drupal 8 Updated on August 16, 2021 by Scott Mitchell Comments are great for allowing members to interact with one another, creating a community feel for your site. By default, Drupal allows the registered members to post comments immediately and without administrator approval. However, you may have users that either spam, flame each other, or simply post unrelated stuff in the comments. If that is Read More >
