How to Embed Content into WordPress using oEmbed Updated on March 31, 2022 by InMotion Hosting Contributor In this tutorial, we’ll cover how the oEmbed embedding feature allows WordPress users to paste a supported URL to display its embedded version. This is easier than inserting a hyperlink or special embed links from platforms such as YouTube and SoundCloud. Embed Supported Content into WordPress Supported Websites Embed Supported Content into WordPress Log into Read More >
How to Install the WP Accessibility WordPress Plugin Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor In this guide, we will show you how to install the WP Accessibility WordPress plugin. This plugin allows you to improve your websites’ accessibility. You can learn more general information on WordPress accessibility from the WordPress Accessibility Manual. Installing the plugin Log into your WordPress website. Select Plugins from the sidebar and select Add New. Read More >
Easy WordPress “Hardening” in the .htaccess File Updated on April 19, 2024 by InMotion Hosting Contributor If you’ve been following along with our many WordPress tutorials, your site is likely looking good and easy to use. But now you’ll want to do some security “hardening” to make your site more difficult for hackers to crack. In this article, we’ll show you some neat things you can put in your .htaccess file Read More >
Getting Started with a WordPress Development Environment Updated on July 12, 2021 by Christopher Maiorana If you’re going to continue using WordPress into the future, at some point you’ll need your own “local” WordPress development environment. So why not start learning how to use one today? Working seriously and intelligently with your WordPress site means you’ll need a local installation to play around with. This is most important for developers Read More >
How to View Your Site Information in WordPress Updated on January 12, 2022 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Your site information can provide additional clues when troubleshooting WordPress issues. As we continue our series on the UpdraftPlus plugin, we will show you how to view your site information in WordPress. This allows you to view details about your web server, memory limit, PHP, and MySQL versions among other things. **Note: You must have Read More >
How to View a Backup Using the Backup Manager Updated on December 15, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor InMotion Hosting’s Backup Manager plugin integrates cPanel with your account’s remote backups. Remote backups are created for files/folders and databases separately. In this guide, you can learn how to view the files and databases contained in a backup. WARNING: These instructions pertain to the management of the Automated Backups that are stored remotely. For more Read More >
Understanding the Privacy Settings in WordPress Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Privacy for personal data has become a concern with Europe changing privacy for personal data. WordPress has responded with several updates to its interface including its Privacy settings. Privacy Settings in WordPress are used to provide a privacy page for your WordPress site. The following tutorial focuses on the Privacy settings within the WordPress Administrator. Read More >
How to Erase Personal Data in WordPress Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Due to the continued focus on improving privacy as well as the change in privacy laws in Europe, WordPress has added interfaces that allow an administrator erase data upon request. The new interface provides a tool for an administrator to send a confirmation request for the deletion of personal data within WordPress. Follow the directions Read More >
How to Use the Export Personal Data Option in WordPress Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor With the changes and focus on privacy in the internet, WordPress has taken steps to allow for users of your WordPress site to be able to request the removal of their personal data. The added interface allows for the administrator to request a confirmation for data export and removal. Follow the directions below to learn Read More >
Restore Backup to an Alternate Folder with Backup Manager Updated on December 30, 2022 by InMotion Hosting Contributor With InMotion Hosting’s Backup Manager, multiple backups are stored on a remote backup server. Instead of submitting a restoration request from AMP to restore data now, you can simply use the Backup Manager plugin in cPanel. In this guide, you can learn how to restore a backup created by InMotion Hosting’s Automated Backup Service to Read More >
How to Assign Backup Space to Child Accounts Using the Backup Manager Updated on December 22, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor The Backup Manager plugin integrates cPanel with the InMotion Hosting automatic remote backup system to allow you to maintain your backup data. For example, the default ten gigabyte (10 GB) Backup Limit included can be divided up between the child accounts created by a reseller cPanel account. In this guide, you can learn how to Read More >
How to Add a WordPress Administrator User through PHP Updated on July 6, 2018 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Occasionally, there is a need to provide a way to add users to the WordPress Administrator without using its interface. This method can be used to add users of any role that you have defined within WordPress. Once you add the function, use it only to add a user and then remove the code when Read More >
How to Activate the Jetpack Plugin for WordPress Updated on November 19, 2021 by Christopher Maiorana In this article, we’re going to show you how to activate the Jetpack plugin for WordPress. As with all WordPress plugins, you can both Install and Activate Jetpack from the plugin search page. However, Jetpack requires a secondary “set up” phase in which you connect your self-hosted WordPress site to WordPress.com. We’ll show you how Read More >
How to Install MariaDB on Ubuntu 16 Updated on August 12, 2021 by Christopher Maiorana 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 is a popular alternative to MySQL. In this article, we’ll show how to install MariaDB on your Ubuntu Cloud VPS. See the updated guide on how to install MariaDB for Read More >
How to Configure Nginx Reverse Proxy (Ubuntu 16) Updated on August 16, 2021 by Christopher Maiorana Nginx is becoming a highly popular option for users looking for a powerful resource-friendly web server or a reverse proxy to their existing Apache server configuration. In this article, we’ll show you how to install Nginx in your Ubuntu 16 Cloud VPS Hosting account and set it up as a reverse proxy for Apache. Apache Read More >
How to Create an Under Construction Page Using WordPress Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor In This Tutorial: Install Enable If you are actively working on your site, but want to create a landing page to keep your visitors in the loop, you might want to create a Coming Soon or Under Construction page. In this article, you can learn how to install and enable the default Under Construction/Coming Soon Read More >
Creating New Users in CentOS 7 Updated on October 31, 2024 by Christopher Maiorana In this article, we’re going to show you how you can create a new user in CentOS Cloud Servers. This is a task you will want to complete as soon as possible during your initial VPS setup phase, because you are advised against using the default “root” user account for your daily tasks. Below, we Read More >
How to Create a Sudo User in Debian 8 Updated on October 19, 2021 by Christopher Maiorana This article refers to an older version of Debian. Please refer to the full guide on how to create a sudo user in Debian 10 if that is the version you are using. Your Cloud VPS Hosting account is automatically configured for SSH key authentication. All you need to do is add your public key Read More >
How to Create a Sudo User in Ubuntu Updated on October 14, 2021 by Christopher Maiorana In this article, we’re going to show you how you can create sudo users on your Ubuntu Cloud Server. We’ll also discuss: Why You Should Create Sudo Users How to Create a New User on Ubuntu How to Log in with SSH Keys This article refers to an older version of Ubuntu, please refer to Read More >
The WordPress Theme Stylesheet Updated on July 12, 2021 by Christopher Maiorana 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 provides important metadata about your theme. In this article, we’re going to show you what kind of information goes into the stylesheet and how it’s used to customize your site. Read More >
