WordPress Plugin Spotlight – SeedProd – Maintenance Mode Plugin Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor In this article: How to Install and Activate the plugin Quick start guide to create a Coming Soon page There are a number of maintenance mode plugins that are now available for WordPress, but this one has managed to stand out in the field. It’s quick and easy to use, helps you work on your Read More >
Recommended Applications for WordPress Content Creators Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor In this article: Affinity Photo Affinity Design TechSmith Snagit TechSmith Camtasia Text editor – you pick If you are among the thousands of content creators for WordPress blogs, social media, or other publications that involve text, audio, images, or video then you may be interested in some of the applications that I have listed below. Read More >
3 Mobile Apps for WordPress Content Creators using Apple iOS Updated on March 11, 2022 by InMotion Hosting Contributor In this article: Affinity Photo for iPad Otter.ai iMovie WordPress content creators aren’t always people sitting behind a nice 32-inch curved monitor sitting (or standing) in an ergonomic position. They’re very often people who don’t necessarily want to lug around a 3-pound laptop with recording equipment and DSLR camera everywhere they go. The fact is Read More >
WordPress Custom Post Type No Plugin? Here’s How Updated on January 7, 2021 by Christopher Maiorana Want a custom post type, no plugin? WordPress gives you the ability to create custom post types. Want a different type of page than just post, page, or media? Create your own custom post type by following these steps: Generate a custom post type for WordPress. Learn why you should use custom post types. Custom Read More >
How to Edit Softaculous Email Templates Updated on November 19, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor 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. This allows you to automate providing in-depth information tailored directly to your cPanel users. Don’t have Softaculous already? Purchase it from AMP to save time installing websites in the future. Read More >
How to Disable the Softaculous Auto Login Feature Updated on November 19, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor 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 VPS and Dedicated Hosting servers. Don’t have Softaculous already? Purchase it from AMP to save time installing websites in the future. Disable Auto-Login Log in to WHM as root. On Read More >
Enabling Jetpack Markdown in WordPress Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Markdown lets writers compose posts and comments with formatting that is commonly used by writers or bloggers. It creates an easy way to create rich, media-enhanced text using syntax which is easy to learn and remember. Jetpack Markdown complies with the CommonMark spec, but uses Markdown Extra that includes features. This article covers how to Read More >
How to Disable Softaculous for cPanel Users Updated on August 22, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor 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 users to learn how to manage websites without Softaculous, and now you want to disable it shortly before discontinuing your subscription so you have the ability to assist users before Read More >
How to Track WordPress Vulnerabilities With WPScan Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor In this article: Install WPScan Setup Notifications 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 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 Force Installations With HTTPS in Softaculous Updated on March 16, 2022 by InMotion Hosting Contributor 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 you to further secure your VPS and websites. You can remove abandoned installation scripts. You can send emails to cPanel users with outdated content management systems (CMSs) installed. cPanel comes Read More >
Securing Your VPS: 24 Ways to Harden Server Updated on October 31, 2024 by InMotion Hosting Contributor There are many reasons to harden your VPS. The best practices for VPS security involve learning the settings, steps, and options that are needed to keep your server secure. You will also find yourself continually researching and updating your knowledge and software tools to keep your security up-to-date. Server security depends on everyone who interacts with the 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 >
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 PHP Composer on Shared Hosting Updated on July 7, 2023 by Christopher Maiorana Managing dependencies for a large PHP hosting project can become a nightmare. PHP powers some of the web’s most widely-used systems—from Facebook to WordPress and much between. There is now a wide library of PHP code you can merge into your project. But tracking so many libraries can get tedious. This is where PHP Composer 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 Enable Softaculous Demo Sites Updated on June 22, 2022 by InMotion Hosting Contributor 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 to figure out if you enjoy the workflow of new software. With there being so many software options to choose from within Softaculous, users can save a lot of time 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 Redirect WordPress Posts After Changing Permalinks Updated on May 20, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor In this article: Install Redirection Setup Redirects 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 Read More >
