The wp_delete_post() WordPress function Updated on May 27, 2021 by Jeff Matson At times, you may need to delete a post using a WordPress plugin. For example, if you had a calendar system that created posts for events, and the event was canceled or happened in the past, the ability to automatically delete posts can be quite useful. In this article, we will show you how to Read More >
The has_post_thumbnail() WordPress function Updated on July 8, 2014 by Jeff Matson Within your WordPress themes or plugins, you may need to determine if a post has a featured image attached to it. Using the has_post_thumbnail() function, you will be able to easily identify if a post has a featured image or not. In this article, we will show you how to use the has_post_thumbnail() WordPress function. Read More >
The get_the_ID() WordPress function Updated on August 16, 2021 by Jeff Matson If you need to obtain the post ID from your posts, you can easily use the get_the_ID() WordPress function. In this article, we will introduce you to the get_the_ID() function. This function can only be used inside the WordPress loop. Basic usage <?php get_the_ID(); ?> This function does not have any parameters that can be Read More >
WordPress WP_Post objects Updated on August 16, 2021 by Jeff Matson When using WordPress functions such as get_post(), the information will be stored within WP_Post objects. In this article, we will show you what is stored within those WP_Post objects, as well as how to access them. If you would like more information on creating WordPress plugins, see our tutorial series on creating your first WordPress Read More >
Using The WordPress Loop Updated on May 14, 2024 by Jeff Matson When developing WordPress themes, it’s important to know about the loop. The WordPress Loop is a function that grabs posts from your database, and allows you to display multiple posts on a page, such as the index page of a blog. There are many advanced variations of the loop, but in this article we’ll focus Read More >
The get_boundary_post() WordPress function Updated on May 26, 2021 by Jeff Matson In the event that you need to get either the last or first post based on published date within your WordPress plugin or theme, you can use the get_boundary_post() function. In this article, we will show you how to use the get_boundary_post() function. If you would like more information on creating WordPress plugins, see our Read More >
The get_permalink() WordPress function Updated on May 26, 2021 by Jeff Matson Within your WordPress theme or plugin, you may need to obtain the post permalink. In this article, we will introduce you to the get_permalink() function which you may use to obtain the permalink of either your current post or another desired post. If you would like more information on creating WordPress plugins, see our tutorial Read More >
WordPress plugin file header Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor When creating a WordPress plugin, you use the File Header to store info about your plugin such as the plugin name and description. These file headers are necessary for WordPress to understand that the PHP script you create is a plugin it can use. Required File Headers for plugins For WordPress to understand your plugin, Read More >
The get_post_status() WordPress function Updated on May 26, 2021 by Jeff Matson Within your WordPress plugin or theme, you may need to determine if a post is published, a draft, or some other status. Using the get_post_status() WordPress function will allow you to do exactly that. In this article, we will show you how to use the get_post_status() WordPress function. If you would like more information on Read More >
The get_post() WordPress function Updated on May 27, 2021 by Jeff Matson The get_post() WordPress function is one of the most important functions within WordPress. It allows you to get the post content or other information regarding the post easily. In this article, we will introduce you to how you can use the get_post() function to display post data in your plugin or theme. If you would Read More >
The get_the_post_thumbnail() WordPress function Updated on May 27, 2021 by Jeff Matson The get_the_post_thumbnail() WordPress function will allow you to get the featured image and display it using your theme or plugin. In this article, we will teach you how to use the get_the_post_thumbnail() function to display featured images anywhere you want to. If you would like more information on creating WordPress plugins, see our tutorial series Read More >
The get_the_excerpt() WordPress function Updated on April 21, 2022 by Jeff Matson Built within WordPress, is the ability to add excerpts to your posts. Of course, these excerpts will not do you any good if you cannot display them on your WordPress site. In this article, we will show you the get_the_excerpt() function that you can use within your themes or plugins to display the post excerpt. Read More >
Softaculous Auto Upgrade and Rollback Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor 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 people out there looking to exploit security holes in programs such as these. Keeping your software up to date will help protect your website and data from hackers. The Softaculous Read More >
Getting Started with Pre-installed WordPress Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Navigation: New Domain Names 3rd Party Domains Temp URL Using a Host File Welcome to the world of WordPress! If you’re reading this tutorial, it’s because you have purchased hosting with InMotion Hosting and have decided to go with a pre-installed WordPress setup. The following tutorial explains how to work with your domain name and Read More >
WordPress All In One SEO Pack plugin zero-day vulnerability Updated on September 23, 2020 by Jeff Matson It has come to our attention that a zero-day vulnerability has been discovered within the All In One SEO Pack plugin which lets a non-privileged user either modify SEO data in posts or inject javascript into an administrators panel to execute malicious code. The developer has released a patch for this vulnerability which resolves the Read More >
Installing the Bolt CMS using Softaculous Updated on February 23, 2022 by InMotion Hosting Contributor In this tutorial we will show you how to install the Bolt CMS (Content Management System) using Softaculous. As per the Official Bolt site, “Bolt is a tool for Content Management, which strives to be as simple and straightforward as possible. It is quick to set up, easy to configure, uses elegant templates, and above Read More >
Configuring Email Notifications within Softaculous Updated on January 22, 2026 by InMotion Hosting Contributor In this article: In this article, you can learn more about the Softaculous update notifications, how to change the email address used for the notifications, and more about configuring notifications within Softaculous. Softaculous Email Notifications Application developers keep their programs secure and up-to-date by continually providing updates. These updates can be missed if you are Read More >
The get_adjacent_post() WordPress function Updated on June 3, 2014 by Jeff Matson Using the get_adjacent_post() function in WordPress will allow you to display information on the next and previous posts within WordPress. For example, if you wanted to put links to the bottom of your posts that users could click on to visit the next or previous posts, you would use the get_adjacent_post() function. Usage <?php get_adjacent_post( Read More >
Determining IP Delegations as a Reseller Updated on March 8, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor 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 are working with SSL’s, creating a host file modification, or editing a DNS record, you may need to know the IP addresses of your accounts. We will now show you Read More >
Globally disabling comments in WordPress Updated on June 8, 2023 by Jeff Matson Disabling comments globally in WordPress usually takes some work in either creating a child theme, or adjusting your existing theme. Thankfully, a plugin has been developed to easily disable all comments on your WordPress with ease called simply, Disable Comments. In this article, we will show you how to globally disable comments on your WordPress Read More >
