Automatically updating your WordPress site Updated on June 8, 2023 by Jeff Matson What will the WordPress auto-update do for me? The WordPress auto-update function that has been introduced in version 3.7 is quite possibly the best feature to ever be introduced to WordPress, or any content management system for that matter. Every day, we see many sites compromised because of security flaws in older versions. Keeping your Read More >
How to Backup your WordPress Database with WP-DB-Backup Updated on February 23, 2022 by Jeff Matson In this tutorial, we will go over the installation, configuration, and usage of the WP-DB-Backup plugin for WordPress. Once you have completed this article, you will know how to use the WP-DB-Backup plugin to fully back up your WordPress database to keep any of your WordPress data. What is the WP-DB-Backup plugin for WordPress The Read More >
Fixing Image Links After a WordPress Migration Updated on June 21, 2023 by Scott Mitchell As we continue our tutorial series on migrating your WordPress site to InMotion Hosting, the next thing we want to cover is how to update the URLs for images within your pages and posts. They are coded differently so simply changing the site URL will not fix this. In this tutorial we show you how Read More >
Moving a WordPress Installation to a Different Location Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor WordPress is typically installed into a folder that you designate on your web server. If you must move WordPress to a different folder then you will need to make some changes to your configuration files. An example of a move might be the change of the location of the WordPress installation into a folder called Read More >
Activating modules in Drupal 8 Updated on September 18, 2023 by Scott Mitchell When working on your Drupal 8 website, Drupal hosting users often find the need to install modules. Although you can create a site without activating additional modules, it is highly unlikely you will do so. Adding additional modules is very common because they can add some great functionality to your site and make it easier Read More >
How to Install Modules in Drupal Updated on October 12, 2023 by Scott Mitchell Drupal modules help you extend the functionality of your site. Modules can provide many different additional features such as banners, forms, forums, and reporting. They are much like plugins in other content management systems such as WordPress and Joomla. You can find modules that perform specific tasks by searching drupal.org for the appropriate type of module. Installing Read More >
WordPress Upgrade to version 3.71 – Maintenance Release Posted on October 22, 2013 by InMotion Hosting Contributor The WordPress 3.7.1 Maintenance version has been released. This version was released to address bugs in the 3.7 version. Here’s a list of the current fixes: Fixed the visual editor issue where images with captions appear broken Allowed for older/misconfigured servers to check for updates from the WordPress.org website Fixed fatal errors due caused by Read More >
WordPress font plugins – WP Google Fonts Updated on August 16, 2021 by Jeff Matson In this article, we will teach you how to install and use an excellent Google font plugin for WordPress called WP Google Fonts to integrate new fonts directly from Google’s font database into your WordPress site. What is the WP Google Fonts plugin? WP Google Fonts is a WordPress plugin that will allow you to Read More >
Disabling user images for posts and comments in Drupal 8 Updated on January 23, 2024 by Scott Mitchell Drupal allows the use of user pictures known as avatars that can be displayed next to posts and comments made by registered users. You may want to disable this feature for your particular theme. Perhaps you wish to minimize bandwidth and not allow the images or disable them for abuse reasons. Whatever your reason, the Read More >
Removing the site title in Drupal 8 Updated on May 2, 2024 by Scott Mitchell The site name is the site title that appears at the top of the screen. If you wish to remove this from your theme you can do so via the theme settings. Follow the instructions below to learn how to remove the site title from your Drupal 8 website. How to remove the site name Read More >
Uploading a custom favicon in Drupal 8 Updated on August 16, 2021 by Scott Mitchell One of the minor customizations we get asked about is replacing the stock Drupal favicon with a custom one. The favicon is the small icon that appears next to the site name on the browser tab. See our article here for more information on favicons and how to create one. The instructions below demonstrate how Read More >
Setting custom logos in your Drupal 8 theme Updated on January 23, 2024 by Scott Mitchell One of the things you may want to do after removing or disabling the stock Drupal logo from your theme is to replace it by uploading your own custom logo. The instructions below demonstrate how to change your logo in your specific Drupal 8 theme. How to set your custom logo in Drupal 8 Log Read More >
Domain is already configured/owned by another user Updated on August 16, 2021 by Jeff Matson When trying to configure an addon or parked domain in cPanel, may receive an error such as: example.com is already configured or example.com is owned by another user. These errors can be caused by several different issues, and in this tutorial we will outline the various reasons that you may be receiving such an error. Read More >
Disabling the Drupal logo in your Drupal 8 theme Updated on August 16, 2021 by Scott Mitchell When customizing your theme, there may be individual changes that you want to make such as removal of the Drupal logo from your header. In this tutorial, we will demonstrate how to disable the logo in your Drupal 8 theme. How to disable the Drupal logo in your themes Log into your Drupal 8 admin Read More >
Customizing theme colors in Drupal 8 Updated on August 16, 2021 by Scott Mitchell While themes come with their own predefined color sets that you can choose from, you may want to select some custom colors for your site. Check out the instructions below as we guide you on how to customize theme colors in Drupal 8. How to customize theme colors in Drupal 8 Log into your Drupal Read More >
How to install and use the TR Cache and Security plugin for WordPress Updated on November 19, 2021 by Jeff Matson What is the TR Cache and Security plugin for WordPress? The TR Cache and Security plugin is a plugin for WordPress that easily allows you to manage both caching for performance of both the server and your users, as well as your overall website security. Because it is very easy to use, it is a Read More >
Changing color sets for themes in Drupal 8 Updated on August 16, 2021 by Scott Mitchell Themes are visually important to your site. They help by laying out the site in a specific way and even the coloring of the theme can help customize the site. If you have a theme that you enjoy but would like to explore different color options, then you may want to take a look at Read More >
Changing the default theme in Drupal 8 Updated on August 16, 2021 by Scott Mitchell One of the first things people do after installing their Drupal 8 software is to change the default theme. If you do not want to use one of the default themes, you will need to upload one of your choice to your site. The instructions below will guide you on how to set another theme Read More >
Migrating your WordPress site content to Ghost Updated on June 9, 2023 by Jeff Matson Partially due to the founder of Ghost being a prior WordPress developer, it has been made quite simple to import your WordPress content into Ghost. Thankfully, a plugin has been developed to import your WordPress post content into Ghost. Within minutes, all of your WordPress posts will be imported into your new Ghost installation. Exporting Read More >
How to Install a New Theme in Drupal Updated on November 8, 2023 by Scott Mitchell After the initial installation of your Drupal site is complete, you will want to begin to make it your own. One of the first things people do to customize their site is to find and upload a theme. This tutorial shows you how to upload a third party theme to your Drupal installation. If you Read More >
