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Seting up the WangGaurd plugin for WordPress
To secure your WordPress website from attackers and those who can compromise the site, you ca install the WangGaurd Security plugin for WordPress. Below are the steps to install and activate the WangGaurd security plugin. Installing and Activating the WangGaurd plugin Log into the WordPress Dashboard. Go to plugin’s and click Add New. Search for Read More >
How to install the Secure Folder wp-content/uploads plugin for WordPress
WordPress by default may not have the wp-content/uploads folder secured with an index page in it. When the wp-content/uploads folder has no index page, the contents of the folder can be viewed through the browser. This article will explain how to install and configure the Secure Folder wp-content/uploads plugin for WordPress. Installing the Secure Folder Read More >
Installing the Look-See Security plugin for WordPress
You can check your WordPress site security with the Look-See Security Scanner plugin. The WordPress Look-See Security Scanner plugin allows your WordPress website to be scanned for any vulnerabilities within the files and server configuration. This article will explain how to install the Look-See Security Scanner plugin and how to scan your WordPress site. Steps Read More >
How to install and use the Security Ninja Lite WordPress plugin
You can analyze your WordPress security with the Security Ninja Lite plugin available for free in your WordPress plugins. Security Ninja Lite scan the WordPress site to offer suggestions on what you can do to fix any potential security issues. Your WordPress site actually does not become secured by Security Ninja Lite. Security Ninja Lite Read More >
Installing the Simple Security WordPress plugin.
You can secure your WordPress logins with the Simple Security plugin. This article will explain how to install the WordPress with the Simple Security plugin. Installing the Simple Security Plugin Log into the WordPress Dashboard. Go to the plugins and click Add new. Type security in the Search. Find the Simple Security plugin and click Read More >
How to disable comments on posts and pages in WordPress
When working with posts and pages in WordPress, the ability for visitors to comment is enabled by default. This article will show you how to disable the comments for new articles (pages and posts) in your WordPress site. Disabling comments in WordPress Posts and Pages Log into your WordPress Admin dashboard. From the left hand Read More >
How to Remove the Blog Posts Page in WordPress
This article will guide you on how to remove the blog index page for WordPress so you can display only your custom static pages. WordPress is a very versatile program, allowing you to create different types of sites. Some want ecommerce, some want the basic blog, etc. Some, however, want to create a regular site Read More >
Using the Login Security Solutions WordPress plugin
A common problem with WordPress is when attackers try to Brute Force your login forms. You can secure your WordPress login by using the WordPress Login Security Solution plugin. Below are the steps to secure your WordPress site login with the Login Security Solution plugin. Installing the Login Security Solutions plugin Log into the WordPress Read More >
Configuring the WordPress Better WP Security
The WordPress Better WP Security plugin is a great way to secure your WordPress site from those who may want to attack or hack your site. You can monitor user logins, database backups, intrusion detections, and more. This article will explain how to install, configure, and use the basic options in the WordPress Better WP Read More >
WordPress BulletProof Security plugin configuration
One popular WordPress plugin that is recommended and gets 5 starts is the BulletProof Security plugin. The BulletProof Security plugin secures your .htaccess and other files in your WordPress site. This article will explain how to install, configure, and use the basic options in the BulletProof Security plugin. Install the BulletProof plugin Log into the Read More >
Check Your Server Information on a VPS or Dedicated Hosting account
When managing your server with InMotion Hosting, you can utilize the WebHost Manager (WHM) of your VPS or Dedicated hosting server to find what type of server you have. The below steps will explain how to view your server processor information, system information, current memory usage, and current disk usage. Important! You can only view Read More >
Installing PHP-Fusion with Softaculous
PHP-Fusion is a Free Open Source software that can be installed on your server. To install PHP-Fusion on your server, you can use the Softaculous software installer found in your cPanel. This article will explain the step by step process of installing PHP-Fusion on your server. Steps to install PHP-Fusion Login into your cPanel. Go Read More >
How do I edit my WordPress theme?
When WordPress first came out, it was more difficult to edit the theme options in the WordPress dashboard. The newer versions of WordPress include a Theme Editor that allows minor changes like Banner image customization, changing the Site Title, and more. Below will explain the Theme Editor in WordPress. How do I find the theme Read More >
How to Change Your Site URL in Your WordPress Admin Dashboard
You may, at some point, decide to change the domain name for your WordPress site. After changing the name, you may notice that some of the pages and posts of your site still display the old domain name. To fix this, you need to change a couple of settings within your WordPress administrative dashboard. Follow Read More >
Using the Kitchen Sink in WordPress
When using the WYSIWYG editor in WordPress, you can expand the capabilities to allow more options. This expanded area is called the “Kitchen Sink“. Below will explain the steps to show the “Kitchen Sink” in WordPress. Steps to use the Kitchen Sink Log into the WordPress Dashboard. Go to Posts > All Posts. Click Edit Read More >
How do I use the Appearance editor in WordPress?
In WordPress, you have the option of editing the templates with the template editor; however, some specific changes can only be done in the code of the site. You can edit the code using the Appearance Editor in the WordPress dashboard. In this article we will explain how to change the size of the font Read More >
How to create your own shortcodes in WordPress
What is a WordPress Shortcode? A shortcode is a code specific to WordPress designed to allow you to insert longer pieces of text or code by using a tag. It is basically a shortcut to writing code or terms that you use over and over. WordPress has a few default shortcodes such as [youtube] so Read More >
Finding Your Database Name in WordPress
The vast majority of settings and features can be handled within the WordPress Administration section. However, when troubleshooting or under extreme circumstances, you may need to work directly with the database. Most hosting accounts contain more than one database, so you will need to know exactly which database to work with. This article will demonstrate Read More >
List of Programs in Softaculous Instant Installer
The Softaculous Instant Installer lets you install WordPress, Drupal, and other web applications from inside cPanel without touching a command line. It also lets you maintain, update, remove, back up, and restore those applications from the same screen. All Shared Hosting plans, including Hosting for WordPress, include Softaculous, and so do Managed VPS plans. Dedicated Read More >