Database Optimization: Tips Using MySQL Tuner Updated on November 7, 2025 by InMotion Hosting Contributor One of the most common sources of site performance degradation is poor database optimization. While it is possible to optimize databases by manual inspection, this process may be prohibitively time consuming. To assist with this, MySQL Tuner was designed to make database optimization easier. In this guide, we will explore the basics of tuning MySQL Read More >
How to Check the Laravel Version of Your Project Updated on August 12, 2025 by Derrell Laravel, a popular PHP framework, is known for its simplicity and elegance in web development. However, determining the exact Laravel version in use isn’t always as straightforward as it sounds, especially when juggling multiple environments, legacy codebases, or different deployment pipelines. With each new release, Laravel introduces enhancements, bug fixes, and exciting features. Developers often Read More >
How to Self-Host n8n with Docker on VPS Updated on July 30, 2025 by Carrie Smaha Want to automate workflows with n8n without cloud costs? Discover how to self-host n8n using Docker on InMotion Hosting’s VPS plans. This guide walks you through setup, security, and troubleshooting, empowering you to build everything from MVPs to mission-critical automation with full control.
The Ultimate SEO Checklist For Ranking in 2025 Updated on July 25, 2025 by Carrie Smaha Want to rank higher in Google search results? This comprehensive SEO checklist covers every critical element you need to dominate search rankings in 2025. From technical foundations to content strategy, we’ll walk you through proven tactics that actually move the needle. Search engine optimization isn’t about quick fixes or magic bullets. It’s about systematically addressing Read More >
How to Publish Your Lovable Created React WebApp to UltraStack ONE for React Updated on July 11, 2025 by Todd Robinson InMotion Hosting’s UltraStack ONE for React provides a streamlined path for deploying React applications built with AI-powered development tools like Lovable. This guide will walk you through the complete process of connecting your Lovable project to GitHub and deploying it to your UltraStack ONE for React VPS. Before You Get Started (Prerequisites and Considerations) Before Read More >
Why You Need To Keep Your Website’s PHP Version Up-to-Date Updated on July 10, 2025 by Carrie Smaha Running an outdated PHP version on your website is like leaving your front door unlocked in a high-crime neighborhood. You’re not just risking a break-in, you’re practically inviting it. If you’re still running PHP 7.4 or earlier, you’re sitting on a ticking time bomb that could explode at any moment, taking your website, customer data, Read More >
Publish Your Lovable Created React WebApp to InMotion Hosting Shared Hosting via GitHub Updated on July 14, 2025 by Todd Robinson You’ve built an incredible React web app using Lovable’s AI-powered development platform, and now you’re ready to deploy it to your InMotion Hosting shared hosting . This comprehensive guide walks you through the entire process of connecting Lovable to GitHub and deploying your application to any cPanel-based InMotion Hosting server environment using Git version control. Read More >
How to Run & Read a Traceroute Updated on June 11, 2025 by Scott Mitchell There are times when it seems your website may respond slowly. Slow response time may indicate a problem. Most just assume the server is overloaded and call their technical support. Many times, the support representative will ask for a ping and traceroute report. While we have instructions on running this report, it can seem rather Read More >
Complete Guide to WordPress Widgets: How to Add, Customize, and Manage Updated on July 10, 2025 by Carrie Smaha WordPress widgets are very helpful tools that let you add extra things to your website, separate from the main writing on the page. Think of them as special blocks you can place in certain spots on your site, like the sides (sidebars), bottoms (footers), or even tops (headers). They help you make your website do Read More >
How to Import a Table Using phpMyAdmin Updated on December 9, 2025 by InMotion Hosting Contributor So you want to import a table in your database with phpMyAdmin? phpMyAdmin is a useful database tool that can be used for a variety of MySQL database operations. The following tutorial covers the import feature. Before you make any changes, be sure that you make a current backup of your database before making any Read More >
Email Error – Mailbox Quota Exceeded Updated on June 5, 2025 by Carrie Smaha If you get an error in webmail that says “Mailbox Quota Exceeded” you can correct this error in cPanel. This error is due to having too much mail in your account or the quota size was set too low when the address was created in cPanel. Before making any changes, you can check your current Read More >
Cleaning Up Old Post Metadata in WordPress Updated on June 10, 2025 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Regularly cleaning your WordPress database removes orphaned metadata, expired transients, and unused entries, keeping your site fast and backups quick. Over time, as posts are updated, created, or deleted, the wp_postmeta table can become large and inhibit your website’s performance. In this article, we are going to show you how to clean up old, unnecessary Read More >
How to Create an Email Account in InMotion Central Updated on May 27, 2025 by InMotion Hosting Contributor When you are getting set up in InMotion Central, one of the first things you will want to do is create a new email account. Thankfully, doing so is quick and simple. In this article, we will show you how to create and configure a new email account in InMotion Central. How to Create an Read More >
InMotion Central for Advanced Users Updated on June 27, 2025 by Jesse Owens While Managed WordPress Hosting is designed to be easy-to-use for beginners, the service also offers advanced tools that can be leveraged by more experienced users. Beneath the graphical user interface lies a powerful web server with all of the features and customizability of a modern VPS platform. In this article we will discuss the underlying Read More >
How to Create a New Project With InMotion Central Updated on May 27, 2025 by InMotion Hosting Contributor 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 staged instance of a WordPress website. InMotion Central makes it easy to manage and develop multiple sites in separate projects. You can build a site and do not have to Read More >
Cache Manager for cPanel Updated on June 2, 2025 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Cache management is a great tool to improve cPanel website performance and end-user experience. It collects frequently used information in a temporary memory location for quick data retrieval that limits access to the underlying storage layer, leading to reduced bounce rates, latency, and server load. This scales the scalability, load times, and an optimal user Read More >
How to Optimize your WordPress Database with WP-Optimize Settings Updated on June 2, 2025 by InMotion Hosting Contributor In this article, we will teach you how to use the WP-Optimize plugin settings to fully optimize your WordPress database quickly and easily. Why Optimize Your WP Database Optimizing your WordPress database is essential for maintaining fast load times and peak site performance. Over time, your database accumulates unnecessary data that causes performance issues, including: Read More >
How to Add mod_expires to your .htaccess Updated on June 2, 2025 by InMotion Hosting Contributor When visiting a website, the website will cache in your browser. This cache can be controlled by configuring your Cache-Control HTTP headers for your website This is done by adding mod_expires in the .htaccess file of your server. If you don’t set your Cache-Control for the HTTP headers, then, you will have a longer wait Read More >
Important Update: Changes to How You Submit Technical Support Tickets Updated on April 30, 2025 by Derrell Effective May 1, 2025, all Technical Support tickets must be submitted via your Account Management Panel (AMP). Direct emails to [email protected] will no longer be supported. We’re making this change to improve your experience with our Technical Support team, and we want to make sure you’re fully prepared. Why We’re Making This Change To better Read More >
How to Become the MailChannels Domain Administrator Updated on April 8, 2025 by Derrell MailChannels Inbound Filtering is a cloud-based email delivery service that reduces spam and ensures only legitimate emails reach your inbox. If you manage your domain’s email and want access to detailed inbound logs and controls, you must become the MailChannels Domain Admin. Follow the steps below to get started. Step 1: Create a MailChannels Account Read More >