Using Jetpack Premium Themes Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor In this article: Finding and Activating Jetpack Premium Themes Using the Search Options with Jetpack Themes Sample Premium Themes All WordPress sites use a theme to provide structure and formatting for the website being displayed. Jetpack includes 100 free themes, but with a professional subscription, you get an additional 200+ themes. Themes in Jetpack can Read More >
How to Use the Authors Widget from Jetpack Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor In this article: How to Add and Configure the Author Widget Missing Jetpack Widgets The personal touch is often a concern when creating content for our WordPress users. Since a lot of the content on a WordPress blog is written by an author, it is a good practice to let people know who is writing. Read More >
Using the MailChimp Subscriber Pop-up Widget from Jetpack Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor In this article: Creating the MailChimp Pop-up form Using the MailChimp Widget A pop-up that appears on top of your site is one of the best ways to grab a viewer’s attention. The MailChimp Subscriber Pop-up widget works with your MailChimp account to provide you a solution. This tutorial will walk you through placing the Read More >
Using Backups and Security within Jetpack Professional Updated on July 7, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Two of the most essential needs for a WordPress site are backups and security. The Jetpack Professional subscription includes both of these options within its interface. The security and backups are managed through an Automattic plugin called VaultPress. All files within WordPress are scanned and kept secure with a powerful and flexible backup service. Additionally, Read More >
Connecting with Google Analytics in Jetpack Updated on May 11, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Google Analytics is a free service that complements our built-in stats with different insights into your traffic. WordPress.com stats and Google Analytics use different methods to identify and track activity on your site, so they will normally show slightly different totals for your visits, views, etc. Google Analytics with Jetpack provides added options for tracking, Read More >
Search Engine Optimization with Jetpack Professional Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor How to Enable the Jetpack Search Optimization Tools The Page Title Structure Tool Working with Website Meta “Why doesn’t my website show up when people search for it?” This is probably one of the most commonly asked questions after a website is created. While it can happen automatically, it may require some effort in order Read More >
How to Make Shortened WordPress Links with Jetpack Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Enabling Shortened URLs in Jetpack Finding the Shortened URLs One of the benefits of the Jetpack plugin is that Automattic, the maker of WordPress, is also developer of the plugin. This means that they often address problems that they see as shortcomings within the WordPress application itself, or they at least determine that a feature Read More >
How to Add Portfolios Using Jetpack Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Activating the Jetpack Portfolio Adding a Portfolio A common way to spotlight your work is to create a portfolio. Portfolios are commonly used to showcase artwork, photography, or other professional works that you may wish to highlight. You can use your portfolios to help you obtain a job, win a contract, or support a cause. Read More >
How to Use Jetpack’s Two-Factor Authentication in WordPress Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor How to Enable Jetpack Two-Factor Authentication How WordPress Users Configure Two-Factor Authentication The use of Jetpack’s Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) requires that each user have a WordPress.com account. It allows users to have a single log-in to multiple WordPress accounts that can be accessed through WordPress.com. WordPress users can quickly create a WordPress.com account at no Read More >
How to Share Events using Jetpack Upcoming Events Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor How to find the Jetpack Upcoming Events Widget and set it up How to Connect to a calendar to the Jetpack Upcoming Events Widget to share events A calendar is a key element of sharing information on a WordPress website. The Jetpack plugin for WordPress provides several widgets including one that allows you to share Read More >
How to Use Jetpack for GDPR Compliance Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Jetpack Comment Settings Cookies and Consents Banner Widget Jetpack Analytics Opt-out Option The European Union (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was implemented in 2018 to replace the Data Protection Directive 95/46/ec. The following article will focus on how to use the Jetpack plugin towards meeting the GDPR requirements. We will look at the Jetpack Read More >
Creating a Jetpack Slideshow Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Generally, there are a few ways to display images on your WordPress website. You can use a gallery, display them one image at a time in posts or pages, add them as a featured image, add them to a header, or use some type of rotating image display that we often call a slideshow. A Read More >
Log into Jetpack after IP Address Locked Out Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor The Jetpack WordPress plugin suite adds valuable performance and security features to your website. Among them is Jetpack’s brute force attack protection module you can enable in Settings → Security. There you can whitelist IP addresses to never block regardless of the amount of failed login attempts. But IP addresses used to modify the website Read More >
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Configuring the Statistics in Jetpack Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Jetpack provides a great view of statistics that you can also modify from the Detailed Statistics page within your WordPress site. The options you can configure for the Site Stats within Jetpack include: the Admin bar, Registered Users, Hiding the Smiley face image, and Report Visibility. Follow the directions below to learn about what you Read More >
How to View Statistics in Jetpack Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Jetpack provides an in-depth analysis of your WordPress site. This information includes the views for the day that you open the dashboard, best overall day of views, all-time views and all-time comments. Follow the steps below to see the stats provided by Jetpack that are within your WordPress Dashboard. In order to see the stats Read More >
How to Use Related Content in Jetpack Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor One way to get your readers to spend more time on your site is to make sure that they know that there might other related content on your site. Jetpack provides this option and also does the computing involved to determine how content can be related. There are also a few options that you may Read More >
How to Enable the Mobile Theme in Jetpack Updated on September 25, 2020 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Jetpack allows you setup a mobile theme that you can use for your WordPress site. This allows you to have a non-responsive theme, but still have the option to support mobile devices. Follow the directions below in order to enable the theme. Enabling the Mobile theme and its options in Jetpack Log into the WordPress Read More >
Managing Subscriptions with Jetpack Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Jetpack has an option to manage visitors or users that subscribe to your website. These could be users who are part of your WordPress installation, or visitors who have subscribed to your WordPress site. They can also include people that you have invited to subscribe to your site. We will walk you through the steps Read More >
How to Use Jetpack’s Social Media Sharing Buttons Updated on September 25, 2020 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Sharing buttons allow your visitors to share your content on social media sites. Follow the steps below to learn how to configure the sharing buttons in the Jetpack interface. The following steps are divided into sections label the functionality of each section. You will need to use the login steps (under the Enabling or Disabling Read More >
