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InMotion Hosting knows the web runs off of open source software, and we love to support it. Our Education Channels will help you with using some of the most popular programs on the web today! Our Joomla tutorials make creating a website Joomla easy. Read our Drupal tutorials and learn how the saying, ‘Drupal Hosting is only for programmers’ is such a big misconception! Whatever software you use, InMotion Hosting is your best choice today for all your web hosting needs.
What is an Education Channel?

Whether you have a Shared Hosting account, a Virtual Private Server (VPS), or a Dedicated Server, our education channels are very helpful and will assist you as you carve out your web presence. Stay up to date on your favorite topics by becoming a fan on Facebook, following us on Twitter, and subscribing to our YouTube channel.

Blogs and Content Management Systems

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WordPress

While WordPress initially began as a blogging platform, it has grown into one of the most popular Content Management Systems used in creating all types of websites today.

BoldGrid WordPress Website Builder

BoldGrid

BoldGrid is a WordPress plugin suite that makes building websites a breeze. With fully generated sites, all you need to do is install it and then customize the content to make it your own!

Laravel

Laravel is a versatile and sophisticated PHP framework designed for building scalable and maintainable web applications with elegant syntax and powerful tools. Discover the power and elegance of Laravel through our step-by-step guides.

Moodle

Moodle

Moodle is a free open source software for designing educational courses. Moodle is an abbreviation for Modular Object-Oriented Learning Environment. The software is also known as an Online Course Management System or Virtual Learning Environment.

Joomla

Joomla

Joomla is an open-source content management system (CMS) for creating and managing websites, known for its flexibility and extensibility. Learn more about Joomla in our education channel!

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Drupal

Create a powerhouse website with the help of the Drupal Content Management System. Make it even better with the large list of add-on modules. Conquer the competition by learning about Drupal here.

eCommerce

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WooCommerce

WooCommerce is the official WordPress eCommerce system. It brings you the ease and simplicity of WordPress with powerful eCommerce features.

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PrestaShop

PrestaShop is the most reliable and flexible open source eCommerce software. Built with a responsive interface per input from experienced designers and eCommerce business, the software is used by over 200,000 merchants online.

OpenCart

OpenCart

Looking for a complete guide for setting up an online store? Our OpenCart tutorials cover everything you need to know to get an online store up and running.

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Magento

Magento is one of the most successful eCommerce systems in recent years. It has many powerful features and is very integrated compared to some other ecommerce systems. It is very popular with larger companies and many shops graduate to Magento after starting on more simple systems. Visit our Magento Hosting if you are not a current customer.

Our Software Tools

cPanel

cPanel

cPanel is your tool for managing your hosting account. From creating email address to configuring database, cPanel’s tools will help get the job done.

WP-CLI

WP-CLI

WP-CLI (WordPress Command Line Interface) is the a powerful tool built to allow the management of your WordPress sites through the Command Line Interface (CLI). Typically utilized by advanced users, our comprehensive guides can help anyone familiarize themselves with using this efficient tool to manage WordPress.

WebHost Manager

WebHost Manager

WHM is a tool only available to VPS Hosting and Dedicated Hosting users that allows you to, in essence, manage your server as your own web host.

EasyApache

EasyApache

EasyApache is the PHP and Apache configuration software built by cPanel. EasyApache can be complex but simple to use to control your PHP and Apache environments.

Email Setup & Deliverability

Email Tutorials

Everything Email

From basic setup to how to get the most out of your email, we’ll get you off to a good start with your new email accounts.

Cleaning Up Old Post Metadata in WordPress

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 >

Cache Manager for cPanel

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

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 >

High-Performance Images in WordPress with AVIF

by Jesse Owens

WordPress 6.5 introduced core support for the AVIF image format, which is now supported by all major browsers and in most cases is a much better compression format than JPEG, PNG, and even the modern WebP standard. You can start using AVIF images to improve your website’s Core Web Values scores and improve your user’s Read More >

New Features, Twenty Twenty Five Theme Released with WordPress 6.7

by Jesse Owens

WordPress 6.7, “Rollins” is released as of November 12, 2024. This release includes a ton of improvements to the WordPress Block Editor, under-the-hood improvements for Developers to increase performance and interoperability, and incremental changes toward the ultimate goal of enabling a collaborative editing process natively within the WordPress Dashboard. Twenty Twenty Five, a New Default Read More >

Step-by-Step Guide to Installing React (Updated for 2024)

by Derrell

React is a popular JavaScript library for building user interfaces, especially single-page applications where dynamic content updates are essential. This guide will walk you through the updated steps to install React using the latest tools like Vite and Next.js and explain why you should use a framework tailored to your needs. What Is React? React, Read More >

How to Use Controllers in Laravel

by Derrell

Laravel is a powerful PHP framework that offers a clean and expressive syntax for web development. Controllers play a critical role in Laravel by handling the logic of your application, responding to user actions, and returning appropriate responses. In this guide, we’ll explore how to effectively use controllers in Laravel, from creating them to using Read More >

Form Validation in Laravel

by Derrell

Form validation is a critical aspect of web application development. It ensures that the data submitted by users meets specific criteria before processing. Laravel provides a powerful and easy-to-use validation system that simplifies this process. This article will guide you through implementing and customising form validation in Laravel. Introduction to Laravel Form Validation Laravel’s validation Read More >

Understanding CSRF Protection in Laravel

by Derrell

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) is an attack in which unauthorized commands are transmitted from a user that the web application trusts. Laravel provides robust CSRF protection out of the box to help secure your application from such vulnerabilities. This article will guide you through the basics of CSRF, how Laravel protects against CSRF attacks, and Read More >

Manage Email Filters in CWP

by Derrell

Email filters are essential for managing incoming emails and ensuring your inbox remains organized and clutter-free. Control Web Panel (CWP) provides robust tools for creating and managing email filters, allowing you to automate email organization based on various criteria. This guide will walk you through setting up and managing email filters in CWP. Introduction Email Read More >

CWP Log Paths

by Derrell

Logs are essential for server management, providing detailed records of activities and events that occur on your server. In Control Web Panel (CWP), logs are crucial for diagnosing issues, monitoring system performance, and ensuring security. This article provides a comprehensive guide to the log paths in CWP, helping you locate and understand the various logs Read More >

Logging into Control Web Panel (CWP) for the First Time

by Derrell

Welcome to your new server with Control Web Panel (CWP)! This guide will help you log in to your CWP User and Admin Panels for the first time. Following these steps, you can access and manage your hosting environment quickly and easily. Let’s get started. Accessing the CWP User Panel Accessing the CWP Admin Panel Read More >

Manage Your Control Web Panel Server from the Account Management Panel (AMP)

by Derrell

InMotion Hosting’s Account Management Panel (AMP) offers tools designed to help you manage your Control Web Panel server seamlessly. This guide will walk you through the various options available within AMP to help you leverage these tools effectively. Accessing Account Management Panel (AMP) Log in to your InMotion Hosting Account Management Panel (AMP) using your Read More >

Build Incredible Pages in the Block Editor With Spectra

by Jesse Owens

Spectra is a powerful WordPress page builder that enhances the native WordPress “Gutenberg” editor, enabling users to create stunning, fast-loading websites without any coding knowledge. Developed by Brainstorm Force, Spectra aims to provide a user-friendly experience with a wide array of blocks and templates that streamline the website creation process. Spectra is compatible with all Read More >

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