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How to Enable & Configure Persistent Object Cache with Redis for WordPress
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Serverless Computing the Next Big Thing
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Sending emails from WordPress should be easy, but it’s not. Have you ever sent out an email from your WordPress site only to find out Read More >
WordPress vs. Other CMSs (And Which Hosting Package Delivers)
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This article describes how to optimize LazyLoad for WordPress. You can learn how to change the threshold for LazyLoad and how to test LazyLoad functionality Read More >
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The word “taxonomy” sounds complicated and technical, but it’s actually simple and is encountered on almost every website you visit. To put the definition in Read More >
When you’re fundraising for a charitable cause, you may often want to add a quick shortcut using a QR code. A QR (Quick Response) code Read More >
On-Premise vs. Hosted Private Cloud
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“Cloud Repatriation” has recently become a buzzword – and one that builds on the confusion of “cloud”. This term is typically used when talking about Read More >
Uses for GPUs: 4 Reasons Other Than Gaming
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On-Demand OpenStack – FMC Release V1.1
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What is Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS)?
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While the differences between graphics processing units (GPUs) and central processing units (CPUs) may seem self-explanatory, there are a number of key differences that are Read More >
Why Your Business Should Be Using a Private Cloud
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2021 Growth Trends of Cloud Computing and Cloud IT Infrastructure Markets
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One of the emerging topics in the information technology industry is the relationship between Big Data and AI, or artificial intelligence. While AI can be Read More >
Private Cloud OpenStack On-Demand – Release Update V0.7.2
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Flex Metal Cloud Product Release Update V0.9.9
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Flex Metal Cloud Product Release Update V0.9.3
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Bare Metal Servers
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If you recently purchased a Bare Metal Hosting plan, you may find yourself wondering how to move your existing data to the new server environment. Read More >
How Can We Remove Barriers to Widespread Adoption of Open Source Infrastructure for Private Clouds?
This article uses current cloud adoption and usage statistics to build on the discussion (in the video) between Todd Robinson, President of InMotion Hosting and Read More >
Backups
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Restoring a backup made with the InMotion Backup Manager is done through the Backup Manager interface in cPanel. Backups are created per cPanel account. When Read More >
How to Setup Multiple Destinations for your Dedicated Server Backups
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How To
How to Turn Your Dedicated Server into a VPS Node Using ProxMox
ProxMox is a free-to-use Linux-based virtualization operating system that allows you to create virtual systems and gives you much greater flexibility. It also allows you Read More >
If you have a dedicated server with 2 hard drives, there might come a time when your primary hard drive is starting to become full, Read More >
In this article we will show you how to connect to your Dedicated server using the Lantronix Spider remote KVM. This will be useful if Read More >
About
Web Professionals are busy people, and we get that. The WebPro Dashboard provides a clear solution to manage your client accounts through the Account Management Read More >
Support
Technical Support is not just about trying to solve a technical problem, it is also about caring for your customers. All of our dedicated server Read More >
Get Started with WordPress
WordPress is a Content Management System (CMS) you can use to build a website. WordPress was originally designed as a blogging platform, but it can Read More >
About
You know you need a website but you aren’t sure if you need a QuickStarter or a custom multi-page site. The easiest way to decide Read More >
Get Started
Welcome to your Website Creator account! We know it can be frustrating to have multiple logins to different web accounts. This is why we’ve installed Read More >
About
Sprout Invoices is a powerful invoicing solution for WordPress. This plugin allows you to quickly and easily create beautiful estimates and invoices that allows you Read More >
You can now purchase Google Workspace directly from InMotion Hosting and quickly implement the collection of tools for your business. Google Workspace, which used to Read More >
Before you can manage DNS for a domain from InMotion Central the first step is adding it to your account. This guide will show you Read More >
How to Purchase & Configure Email Subscriptions with InMotion Central
In this guide, we’ll show you how to purchase and configure a new email subscription in InMotion Central. The emails section is for subscribers to Read More >
The free version of Crio SuperTheme is already a powerful way to build a custom website. But, when you purchase the Premium version, also known Read More >
If you need help troubleshooting a website or server issue, you can access help options right from InMotion Central. Support is available for your team Read More >
Getting Started
In this guide, we’ll show you how to create a new project with InMotion Central. A project is where you can manage a live or Read More >
Your InMotion Central production site will have the ability to use NGINX caching, this can result in faster website performance since it does not have Read More >
With InMotion Central you can quickly see any out-of-date items within your project at a glance. This can save time when you are managing multiple Read More >
WordPress is a free open source software that can be installed on your server. Installing WordPress is not a terribly difficult task. This article will Read More >
QuickStarter is a fast, affordable way for customers to get a professionally designed, fully functional, starter website. For just $249 and a 2-business-day turnaround period, Read More >
One of the more frustrating things that we have to deal with everyday are the number of passwords and user names that we need to Read More >
What do you get for each version available for Sprout Invoices? A lot of functionality and power for creating invoices and estimates that will help Read More >
After purchasing Google Workspace, you will need to activate your subscription and verify your domain. You will then have access to the Admin Panel where Read More >
Along with building websites, you can purchase domains and manage your DNS records directly from InMotion Central. This can help you save time by providing Read More >
After purchasing and configuring email with InMotion Central, you will gain access to the email management tool powered by cPanel. From there you can check/send Read More >
If you want to take your InMotion Central website to the next level, a Premium Connect Key is a great way to get access to Read More >
There may be times when you need to view or modify your billing information, contact details, or password for your personal or team account. This Read More >
The Bridge is the main landing page for your InMotion Central projects and the only way to access the primary menu for managing your websites Read More >
When you have a live server associated with a project, InMotion Central makes it easy to manage it. For example, you may want to connect Read More >
Do you need a website but don’t have time to set it up yourself? With QuickStarter by InMotion Hosting, you can have a site up Read More >
Getting a New Perspective with Ansible
Our world is shaped by increasing technical debt and operational complexity, nestled within layers of abstraction to the point where daily life needs documentation and Read More >
After purchasing Google Workspace and activating your subscription, you will then need to verify your domain with Google. This is done by adding a specific Read More >
This guide will show you how to edit or add DNS records with InMotion Central. After registering a new domain or adding an existing domain Read More >
The Post and Page Builder by BoldGrid is a block-based web page building tool for WordPress that makes it easy to create a custom site Read More >
There may be times when you need to view or modify your name, email address, phone number, or password. This guide will show you how Read More >
When you are migrating from a hosting account with cPanel to InMotion Central there are multiple ways to get your site and email moved over. Read More >
It’s important to take into consideration the many devices people will be using to access and navigate your WordPress site. InMotion Central makes it simple Read More >
Whether you have a one page website or a fully functional eCommerce store, you will want it to show up in search engines. Search Read More >
After purchasing Google Workspace, activating it, then verifying your domain, you should also activate Gmail. You can do this by updating the MX Records for Read More >
Total Upkeep is already a great free plugin for backing up, restoring, or migrating your website. But the Premium version adds even more great features Read More >
If you are experiencing a connection error when trying to connect your site to InMotion Central, There are several troubleshooting options based on whether you Read More >
When you are finished testing a website, you can easily publish it to a new server environment with just a couple clicks. Simply open your Read More >
QuickStarter provides a convenient and easy to use solution for immediately getting a simple website up and running. It is therefore important to understand what Read More >
User management is key to Google Workspace administration since it’s the first step in building a collaborative team environment. Once that user logs in they Read More >
First steps
So, you’ve confirmed that you are a WebPro and you have subscribed as a WebPro admin with the InMotion Hosting Customer Service team. What are Read More >
Getting Logged In
In this WordPress Dashboard tutorial: Steps to login to WordPress Dashboard I can’t login to WordPress Two-Factor Authentication One of the benefits of being an Read More >
Getting Started
When you are filling in the QuickStarter design form, it’s important to provide as much detail as possible for us to understand your business or Read More >
Next Steps
Web design includes many aspects that require constant learning – user experience, analytics, marketing, etc.. But there are some important cPanel tasks you should understand Read More >
First Steps
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Project Settings
When you are working on a project you may need to know some information about it such as the publishing status, available environments, or the Read More >
InMotion Central makes it easy to manage many aspects of your WordPress sites including themes. This can save you time since many tasks can be Read More >
As a WebPro, you can be granted shared access to manage client’s Account Management Panel (AMP) as you would your own account. This allows you Read More >
If you have ever lost or forgotten your password to access the WordPress dashboard, it can be very frustrating. WordPress provides quite a few options Read More >
When you’re getting married, one of the tasks that may be on your list is creating a website to represent your blessed event. There are Read More >
After you have finished installing Sprout Invoices you may wonder what the next steps are. Fortunately, Sprout Invoices provides an excellent step-through process for getting Read More >
InMotion Central provides easy access to your daily or monthly traffic information that can help you understand your visitors. You can then use this information Read More >
InMotion Central makes it easy to manage plugins for your WordPress site without having to access the dashboard. Typically, it would take multiple steps to Read More >
We understand the frustration of having to remember so many usernames/password combinations. BoldGrid normally requires separate login credentials. But we’ve developed a Single Sign-On (SSO) Read More >
In this article, I’ll show you how to lock down and password protect your WordPress website. We’ll do this by limiting access to the /wp-admin Read More >
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As a WebPro you will want to provide information to your clients so that they can reach you as needed. This information will appear in Read More >
Once you have created an invoice, the next thing is to get it to your client. Each invoice is assigned a website URL that can Read More >
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Account Linking
If you are an InMotion Hosting customer and you want to work with a WebPro, or if you’re contacted by one, your approval process is Read More >
Language, Time, and Accessibility
When you first install WordPress the Admin dashboard is in English, by default. However, you can easily change the language setting right from your Admin Read More >
Next Steps
You’ve received your beautifully designed one-page QuickStarter website but now you want to make changes and add more elements. Designed to get you off the Read More >
Projects & Estimates
When you create estimates with Sprout Invoices you give your customer or potential customer a quote on the cost of your services or product that Read More >
Maintenance
InMotion Central includes tools for easily backing up or restoring your WordPress sites. This can be critical in cases where a catastrophic event happens since Read More >
One of the main tasks you will need to accomplish when you activate a WebPro Admin account is the task of linking accounts. Only by Read More >
In this tutorial, we will show you how to change your WordPress Timezone. This will allow you to display the time that Pages and Posts Read More >
With a new Quickstarter one page website, you’re ready to take on the world. But what about adding new content to your one page website? Read More >
You may often find yourself working on a large project that takes a long time to finish. Invoices generated for these jobs may occur over Read More >
Occasionally, there may be a time when you must unlink an account from your WebPro dashboard. This is a simple task and only requires that Read More >
While WP Accessibility helps improve WordPress accessibility compliance, Access Monitor schedules different types of accessibility tests within your WordPress dashboard. Now, you can save and Read More >
If a visitor wants more information than available on your single page website, it helps to have a contact form specifying what you’d need to Read More >
If you are a reseller, web designer, or simply running multiple cPanels in WebHost Manager (WHM), it’s important that you avoid overselling your account or Read More >
The WebPro dashboard provides you a view of your pending and linked accounts. We’ll show you how to view these accounts in the steps below. Read More >
An SSL on a website shows visitors that you care about their security. Similar to the privacy policy page since the implementation of General Data Read More >
Do you get a lot of WordPress comment spam? In this article, we will show you how to stop comment spam in WordPress using Akismet. Read More >
I received a “Your site has updated to WordPress 3.x.x” email
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MailPoet Newsletters WordPress plugin vulnerability – update immediately
On July 4th, 2014 a vulnerability was discovered in the MailPoet Newsletters plugin for WordPress that allows code to be remotely injected into any sites Read More >
Preventing comment spam with the PlusCaptcha plugin for WordPress
Unprotected comment fields can be largely targeted for spam if left defenseless. One solution to ensure that the form is submitted by a real person Read More >
Account Management
How to Transfer Product Subscriptions in the Web Pro Administrator
As a WebPro, you have the ability to transfer product subscriptions to new or existing accounts. It is easier to manage account details when you Read More >
Pages, Posts, and Categories
A WordPress Page is a webpage that will show up in your menu bar for your website visitors to access. If you have a business Read More >
Tools
InMotion Central makes it easy to copy a site to a different environment. This can save time by allowing you to replicate sites and test Read More >
The WebPro can purchase a product for a client in the WebPro Administrator Dashboard. You can also select a product and send the cart to Read More >
In this tutorial, we will show you how to create a Post in WordPress. Posts are treated much like digital entries into a journal. Posts Read More >
If you’re an advanced user, you’ll sometimes want to make adjustments to your WordPress site that aren’t possible within the default WordPress dashboard. InMotion Central’s Read More >
If you are using WordPress to publish multiple pages of content for you viewers, then you will want to use Categories. WordPress uses the category Read More >
Maintaining good site health is a critical step when securing sites, optimizing for search engines, and providing a good user experience to visitors. InMotion Central Read More >
Running a blog can be time-consuming. Between writing, reviewing, and posting, it can feel like a full-time job on top of running your full-time business. Read More >
Rich, engaging content is a must-have for your website. Once visitors land on your site, good content entices them to stay and explore. One of Read More >
Your WordPress hosting package has been optimized with every consideration toward speed and security. To that effect, we have adopted the use of the PHP-FPM Read More >
In this tutorial: Install MailPoet Setup SMTP In this tutorial we will show you how to install MailPoet 3 in WordPress with SMTP settings. This Read More >
Edge Computing is the New Server Room
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The stylesheet is what gets your WordPress theme started. It is a necessary file that not only controls the look of your site but also Read More >
Are you missing an email that was sent from your WordPress website? Luckily, WP Mail logging lets you easily view and resend any emails that Read More >
There may be a time when you want to remove all emails from your mail logs. For example, you may want to remove outdated emails Read More >
Client Management
How to Edit WebPro Access (client) for Multiple Account Subscriptions
A common situation that you may encounter as an InMotion Hosting customer is selecting the appropriate account(s) when you have multiple subscriptions that may or Read More >
Upgrades
InMotion Central includes many tools for building and managing your WordPress websites, but you can take it to the next level with addons and upgrades Read More >
The WebPro interface allows a website administrator/designer/owner to have full access to a client account. This means that they can control the subscriptions purchased as Read More >
WordPress Templates have a default font applied to them. When you want to change the font globally throughout the site, you will need to edit Read More >
InMotion Central makes it easy to quickly audit your site for SEO best practices using the BoldGrid SEO plugin. This can help you with search Read More >
InMotion’s Managed WordPress plans include a set number of playground environments. The number of playground environments that you have depends on your specific plan, but Read More >
Headers and Footers
Depending on your theme, you may need to create a header image that goes across the top of your website. Here’s an example: The following Read More >
The WordPress front page can consist of a header image, a post or page, and then a footer section at the bottom of the page. Read More >
Links and Permalinks
When working with WordPress pages and posts you may want to create a link (also known as a “hyperlink”) to another website (an external link), Read More >
Permalinks are permanent URLs to your individual posts and pages. Creating permanent links to your content can make it easier to share links and help Read More >
In this tutorial, we will show you how to reset your WordPress Permalinks. Resetting permalinks rebuilds your link structure for WordPress. Often, this process must Read More >
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 Read More >
User Roles and Management
When you are running a WordPress website, you may want to let people register or create their own profiles. This is important if you want Read More >
WordPress Comments
In this tutorial, we will show you how to manage WordPress comments. When you create a new blog Page/Post, you have the option to allow Read More >
In this article we’ll explain how you can clean up and remove spam comments from your WordPress database directly using phpMyAdmin. This is a bit Read More >
WordPress was built with audience engagement in mind. Both posts and pages allow visitors to leave comments, fostering visitor interaction on your website. However, depending Read More >
GDPR Compliance
If you are using cookies on your WordPress site and have visitors from Europe, you should let them know. This requirement is due to the Read More >
Get Backup Manager
In this guide, you will learn how to purchase the automated Backup Manager for cPanel Hosting Accounts in the AMP Marketplace. Benefits of Backup Manager Read More >
WordPress has provided an easy way to add a Privacy Policy page to your site, for users who are concerned about the new data privacy Read More >
It can happen to anyone at any time. Your website gets hacked or is infected with malware. Or maybe it was an update performed or Read More >
Site Security
A common username for the administrator in many applications is “admin” and WordPress is no different. For someone trying to compromise your WordPress site, they’ll Read More >
Since WordPress 2.7, four security keys have been added to help make your WordPress site more secure. These security keys help encrypt the data that Read More >
How to Secure Your Website With Sucuri for WordPress Hosting
In this article: How to Secure Your WordPress Website Benefits of Sucuri for WordPress This article describes how to use the Sucuri plugin for WordPress Read More >
SSL Certificates and WordPress
In this tutorial, we will show you how to enable your WordPress SSL, so you can connect to your website securely using an SSL certificate. Read More >
Optimize, Maintain, and Update
WordPress is an amazing CMS or Content Management System that makes creating and maintaining a website really easy. However at times it can cause high Read More >
In this article, we will introduce you to the Background Update Tester plugin for WordPress to allow you to ensure that you are able to Read More >
In this article, I’ll quickly show you how to update WordPress to the latest, greatest, and most secure version currently available. An updated WordPress installation Read More >
WordPress added automatic upgrades starting in version 3.7. Automatic upgrades are important because they keep your WordPress installation updated with the latest security patches and Read More >
This article explains the benefits of performing a search & replace from the WordPress Dashboard. Then, we go over the most popular plugins for performing Read More >
General Troubleshooting
WordPress troubleshooting is easier than you think. Follow this guide to narrow down the cause of your website issues. WordPress is without a doubt the Read More >
How to duplicate a WordPress Site for Development and Testing
It’s best to test major changes on a duplicate WordPress website before doing so on a live website. There are multiple ways to accomplish this Read More >
A common issue that WordPress users sometimes encounter is the dreaded “White screen of death.” Basically, when trying to access your WordPress site or Administrator Read More >
If you need to make changes to your WordPress installation, such as the site URL, database name, or many other things, you would typically do Read More >
Branding and Social Media
In this tutorial: Installing Social Networks Auto Poster Connecting social media accounts In this article, we will show you how to automatically post to all Read More >
Backup Manager
If you’ve recently purchased Backup Manager or added it to your account, you may wonder how to use it most effectively. If you have a Read More >
Using Backup Manager
The InMotion Hosting Backup Manager plugin integrates cPanel with the remote backup system to allow you to maintain your backup data. For instance, you can Read More >
When you are managing child accounts as a reseller, you may find that some are using up more of your backup space than others. All Read More >
The cPanel Backup Manager feature allows you to automatically make backups of your account’s files. This includes your database files and the website files within Read More >
In this guide, we will show you how to access the Backup Manager settings in Web Host Manager (WHM) then go over the available settings. Read More >
Supermicro recently published a success story describing how InMotion Hosting built an on-demand private cloud solution on Supermicro hardware. The high density and resulting cost Read More >
Do you want to increase the maximum file upload size in WordPress? Are you getting “The uploaded file exceeds the upload_max_filesize directive in php.ini” errors Read More >
Sizing a Hyper Converged OpenStack Private Cloud Control Plane
This discusses sizing of a Flex Metal Cloud Core. A Flex Metal Cloud Core is a combination of OpenStack and Ceph hyper converged onto 3 Read More >
What the CentOS 8 EOL Means for You
Shifting to CentOS Linux On December 8th, 2020, Red Hat shocked the Linux server world. They announced they would be shifting all of their investment Read More >
Why Move from Public Cloud to Private Cloud
Cloud Repatriation is the Choice of Cloud Professionals Public cloud users are finding out that for all their convenience and so-called affordability, they are not Read More >
If you often build sites and have a preferred theme and list of plugins that you like to use, Snaps can save you a lot Read More >
With InMotion Central you have the ability to purchase addons or upgrades under your account or with a team account. You can then view or Read More >
With InMotion Central it’s easy to collaborate on website builds by creating Teams. Teams can be assigned to Projects where you can then add members Read More >
Overview
cPanel-Managed VPS Hosting is a highly-customizable Linux server subscription with a great balance of features and pricing for most use cases. With the introduction of Read More >
Common User Tasks
The Softaculous Instant Installer provides an easy way for you to install programs on your server. This allows you an easier method to maintain, update, Read More >
Getting Started
InMotion Hosting’s Cloud Server plans include a helpful “Manage My Cloud Server” page. This is a one-stop page where system administrators can access and utilize Read More >
If you have been using a shared hosting plan for a long time, you may be ready to upgrade to a Virtual Private Server (VPS). Read More >
Softaculous is a tool within your cPanel that you can use to easily install software such as WordPress or Joomla. Using Softaculous to install software Read More >
This guide will show you how to manage SSH keys on your non-cPanel Cloud VPS or Bare Metal Dedicated server. SSH keys allow you to Read More >
Can I install more than one program on my account? Yes, you can install more than one program on your account. You can install programs Read More >
InMotion Hosting’s Cloud Server Hosting expands your capabilities and options when it comes to Operating Systems (OS). Currently, Ubuntu, CentOS, and Debian are available options Read More >
A very common task for website owners is the transferring of a website from one web hosting provider to another. Fortunately, we have a way Read More >
If you’ve used Softaculous to install several different programs onto your account, you can easily manage all of those programs from the Scripts Installations page. Read More >
In this tutorial: Adding a Domain Using the Zone Editor In this guide we will show you how to manage your DNS through your AMP Read More >
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Understanding Shared Hosting
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Getting Started
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Choosing a Web Design Team
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Overview
Reseller Hosting is, simply put, the ability to re-sell InMotion Hosting’s servers, bandwidth, and services, as if they were your own, to your clients, under Read More >
Common Tasks
Check Your Server Information on a VPS or Dedicated Hosting account
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Essential Software
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If you are a system administrator (sysadmin) for an InMotion VPS Hosting account then you can manage accounts on your server using the List Accounts Read More >
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If you plan on adding a relational database integration to your site, you will need to install a database management program. The open-source MariaDB installation Read More >
The free AutoSSL comes standard with cPanel and should renew automatically. Some older versions of cPanel have an error that results in the cPanel AutoSSL Read More >
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This guide will show you the steps needed to install a LAMP stack on your Cloud Server running CentOS. All the commands shown will need Read More >
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Web Design Process
Jumping into the web design process prepared will position you for a smooth project. Organizing your materials and ensuring the web design team has everything Read More >
Java is required for running some games on your Linux VPS including Minecraft. The object-oriented programming language powers many websites and applications on computers and Read More >
Opting for a cloud server versus a cPanel-managed VPS means greater control over your Linux operating system (OS). While you can modify Cloud Server DNS Read More >
A successful web design process is truly dependent on how clearly you define and articulate your goals. The web design team is there to bring Read More >
Understanding Shared Hosting
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weForms is a form builder plugin for WordPress that allows you to quickly add a form to your website. This article will walk you through Read More >
Congratulations on getting your web design project started with Design Services! We are excited to collaborate with you to design and deliver the website you Read More >
What Changes When You Brand a Reseller Account in InMotion Hosting?
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VPS Security
The task of VPS hardening is a never-ending job. The best practices for VPS security involve learning the settings, steps, and options that are needed Read More >
Control Panels
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Our High-Availability Cloud VPS product has a feature called “Snapshots.” With this feature you can create a single backup of the state of your entire Read More >
Vesta Control Panel, an open source hosting control panel, is a cost-effective alternative to cPanel. Granting you many of the same abilities as cPanel, Vesta Read More >
ImunifyAV FREE is a malware scanner for Linux servers. Similar to the ClamAV cPanel plugin, which has fewer features than its command-line interface (CLI), ImunifyAV Read More >
Cockpit is a web-based server administration tool for self-managed Linux servers. The free server control panel, backed by Red Hat, is unique in the sense Read More >
cPanel now supports DNS security extensions (DNSSEC) with PowerDNS. DNSSEC signs the DNS path for authentication to protect visitors from DNS spoofing and other man-in-the-middle Read More >
HAProxy load balancer (community edition) is a versatile, customizable solution for building a highly available (HA) cloud infrastructure. Short for “highly available Proxy,” HAProxy is Read More >
How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication for the Web Host Manager If you wish to help secure your Web Host Manager login then using two-factor authentication Read More >
Understanding Shared Hosting
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Effective March 15, 2020, the IMHstore.com website used for domain registrations will change to eNomCentral.com. Instead of reselling domain registrations through the InMotion Store, you Read More >
Understanding Shared Hosting
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Web Design Services Website
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InMotion Hosting Shared Servers and Reseller servers Using SSD
InMotion Hosting servers regularly undergo maintenance and upgrades in order to keep them running optimally. The most recent notable update for InMotion Hosting servers is Read More >
Understanding Shared Hosting
Shopping for a good host is easier than it used to be. But, there are still a great deal of sub-optimal hosts on the market. Read More >
Forms
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Organizing and Optimizing Content
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Getting Started
InMotion Hosting provides Reseller plans that range from three shared server plans and three new powerful Reseller VPS plans. R-1000S – Beginner Plan R-2000S – Read More >
When you create a form using weForms, you will discover that some amount of management will be required. Management tasks include editing/updating forms, creating new Read More >
In a collaborative session, we reviewed some example graphics and images and discussed as a group what would be the best format to save each as for Read More >
In this tutorial: Pre-Configured Packages Helpful Guides Our Reseller Hosting accounts now include three pre-configured packages of different levels: Silver, Gold, and Platinum. You can Read More >
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Like any business, reselling web hosting requires that you have some knowledge of the product that you are selling. You should understand your customer’s expectations Read More >
weForms integrates Google reCaptcha into its forms. This helps to secure the form and protect it from robots, spam or other types of automated abuse. Read More >
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Users
How to Create Professional Email Addresses for Your Business
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weForms is a drag-and-drop form plugin that allows you to add a form to your WordPress site. Once installed, you’ll be able to easily create Read More >
Web Design Services Website
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Membership Functionality Considerations for Web Design Services Websites
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Users
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The weForms contact form builder allows WordPress users to quickly create forms, starting with common templates. Users can also easily export and import forms from Read More >
Adding a Featured Image to Leaderboard of Web Design Serivces Website
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There may be an occasion where you need to move forms from another location or other form program. weForms is flexible in that you can Read More >
Form Data
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How to Add Protected Downloads with Web Design Services Website
You can password protect your downloads easily with Restrict Content Pro and other helper plugins. This article will show you how to: Add a New Read More >
Admin and Setup
In this guide, we will show you how to update the white label branding on your Reseller account. This is a great way to start Read More >
How to Add Blog Post Notifications on Web Design Services Website
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Configuring the Value (Price) of Hosting Packages as a Reseller
In this guide we are going to cover some of the considerations you should make when pricing out your reseller hosting packages. We will discuss Read More >
Web Design Theme and Features
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As a reseller, there will be times when you have to identify the IP address for an account you are managing. For example, when you Read More >
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When you create a cPanel as a Reseller, you have an option to copy some standard files to the account, such as a default landing Read More >
You can easily download a PDF copy of any submitted form using PDF Form Submissions. The PDF format’s strength is that it is typically easy Read More >
Advanced Custom Fields is a WordPress plugin that makes it easy to add additional fields to Pages or Posts in WordPress. This is especially helpful Read More >
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weForms can create forms for your WordPress site that are set up to take up Payments. Payments in weForms require that you, enable the payments Read More >
After your Site Launches
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Managing Your Customers
Among the many important functions of reseller hosts, customer migration provides a valuable service. If your customers have multiple domains or they are having trouble Read More >
When working with your reseller clients. You may have people sign up with you that already have hosting accounts elsewhere. You will need to move Read More >
Managing Shared Hosting
How to View Your Disk Space and Bandwidth Usage on Shared Servers
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weForm Tools
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How to Manage Reseller Subaccount Resource Usage After a cPanel Merge
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Managing Shared Hosting
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One of the valuable features of weForms is its ability to integrate 3rd party applications (called Modules) into its forms. Modules can be individually activated, Read More >
Reseller Advantage
In this tutorial, we will show you how to add the Hosting section to your Reseller Advantage site. This is done by removing two lines Read More >
Managing Shared Hosting
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How to Activate and Add the Google Analytics Module in weForms
One of the best ways to get data about the use of your forms is through Google Analytics. Through integration with your form, you will Read More >
In this tutorial we will show you how to change the logo of your Reseller Advantage site. This will help you customize the site to Read More >
Managing Shared Hosting
Is your website loading painfully slow? It’s easy to add new features and plugins to your site, so it’s no wonder if your page load Read More >
One of the problems that a website form will have is how to prevent automatic entries from a robot. These spam entries may often cause Read More >
How to Offer Additional TLDs on your Reseller Advantage Site
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One of the most useful tools you can add to your weForms is the Google Analytics module. With the module enabled you can then track Read More >
In this tutorial we will show you how to add Authorize.net as a payment gateway in your Reseller Advantage site. This will allow you to Read More >
How to Allow Domain Transfers on your Reseller Advantage Site
In this tutorial we will show you how to allow domain transfers on your Reseller Advantage site. This will let you offer an additional transactional Read More >
Using eNomCentral
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Per eNom, all Sub-Reseller accounts created underneath another Sub-Reseller will be migrated to the parent reseller on June 19, 2020. The creation and management of Read More >
Customers who are new to reselling domain registrations through InMotion Hosting will need to create a new eNomCentral account with the AMP (Account Management Panel) Read More >
One of the services you can offer as a reseller to your client is the option to register a domain using eNomCentral. Start your own Read More >
Troubleshooting
Boosting Server Performance with NVMe Drives: High-Speed, Non-Volatile Data Storage
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Upgrade
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Another frequent task for a reseller is renewing domains using eNomCentral. Domains are typically registered with a certain period of time, so any reseller with Read More >
Troubleshooting
While working on your site, you may run into an unusual situation: everyone can access your site except for you. Uptime monitoring and external sites Read More >
The weForms plugin is InMotions#1 recommended forms plugin. Though you get the basic functionality from the free version of the plugin, there are a wide Read More >
One of the more common forms that you will use with weForms is the Contact Form. Along with your contact information, it is now common Read More >
Advanced User Tasks
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If you used Softaculous to install a program, you can also use Softaculous to generate a backup of your website. It’s important to backup both Read More >
The previous guide showed you how to create and download a backup using Softaculous. In this tutorial, we will show you how to restore the Read More >
In this tutorial: Enabling Auto-update Performing a rollback When working with Content Management Systems such as WordPress, staying updated is very important. There are always Read More >
There are times when you may want to have a test copy of your WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, or other site. Or you may simply want Read More >
We get it. Any time you modify a website it can be a real nightmare. Software updates or coding changes can cause incompatibilities. CSS or Read More >
VPS / Dedicated Hosting
Do You Need Softaculous On Your Managed VPS / Dedicated Server?
Softaculous Instant Installer allows you to quickly install a long list of programs – content management systems (CMSs), frameworks, etc. – in cPanel accounts, import Read More >
In this article we’ll discuss how your can purchase a Softaculous license key to have the popular auto installer addon for cPanel added to your Read More >
Did you recently read our article on ways to secure VPS Hosting and want to harden Softaculous without affecting users’ workflow? Maybe you’ve notified cPanel Read More >
Basic Admin Tasks
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In this tutorial, we will show you how to change your Softaculous theme in WebHost Manager (WHM). This allows you to further personalize the Softaculous Read More >
VPS and Dedicated server administrators have a lot of customization options for managing Softaculous Instant Installer within WebHost Manager (WHM). Many of those options allow Read More >
Do you have users that enjoy testing new content management systems (CMSs)? Are you that user? Sometimes, you only need a few minutes or clicks Read More >
In this article: Softaculous Email Notifications Why Updates Are Important Modify Email Notification Address Email Notifications Settings Disable ALL Update Notifications In this article, you Read More >
In this article, we’ll cover how to edit Softaculous email templates from WebHost Manager (WHM). This article only applies to VPS and Dedicated Hosting servers. Read More >
Advanced Admin Tasks
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VPS Hosting and Dedicated Hosting offers more opportunities to improve security with root access. One of the easiest ways to improve security is to uninstall Read More >
Surveys ranking reasons websites get hacked almost always have the same thing listed as the #1 reason: outdated software. Sucuri.net Security, like customer service, is Read More >
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Softaculous has installed a feature as of version 4.2.1 for the automatic update of certain prgrams. If you are going to use any of these Read More >
In this article, we’ll cover how to disable the auto-login feature for WordPress in Softaculous Instant Installer for cPanel users. This article only applies to Read More >
In this article, we cover how to important and export Softaculous administration settings within WebHost Manager (WHM). The settings file is a small compressed zip Read More >
Softaculous has many options for filtering types of installations installed or available for installation. If you’re researching what content management systems (CMSs) to email cPanel Read More >
cPanel Customization
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How to Change the First Softaculous Page for cPanel Accounts
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Plugin and Theme Sets For Installing WordPress using Softaculous
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Sometimes, you want to create a place where you can hold conversations or pass the information on a topic or topics. These websites are typically Read More >
In this tutorial: Starting Hosting/Domain Name Post via Email Capturing Content Gear Assembly Summary If you’re taking a trip and you want to share images, Read More >
WordPress Contact Form Not Sending Mail – Basic Troubleshooting
“My form was working before, but now I’m not getting emails from customers.” Or, the issue may be, “I’ve installed a contact form on my Read More >
Bare metal cloud is a cloud service that allows customers to rent hardware resources from a provider like InMotion Hosting. Physical, dedicated servers with just Read More >
How to Build a Save the Date (RSVP) Website using the Website Creator
There are a number of reasons that you might want to build a site just so that everyone remembers to save the date. It can Read More >
So, you have created this amazing WordPress site, but you’re dissatisfied with its current hosting service. Or, maybe it’s all still on the drawing board Read More >
Automation Killed the Data Center Star
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On-Demand Private Cloud Powered by OpenStack General Availability
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