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What is the API key for WordPress and how do I get one?

The WordPress API key allows you to use different WordPress services. One such service is Akismet – one of the best anti-spam solutions available today. To receive a WordPress API key, you should register at the official WordPress website. The key … Continued

How to change the domain of a WordPress Multisite

If you wish to change the primary domain of your WordPress multisite installation, you need to update five values in the website’s database. Bear in mind, that if you have a Dedicated server and you have not purchased the backup service, it … Continued

How to create a summary of a post in WordPress?

WordPress gives you the options to create a summary (excerpt) of a post, as well as add a “More…” link to the post so that your visitors can click it and read the whole post. To use these features for … Continued

How to use the WordPress dashboard?

The Dashboard panel available in your WordPress admin area provides you with quick information about your blog. It includes information about the number of pages and posts on your blog, the most recent comments, the latest news at WordPress.org, etc. … Continued

jHackGuard Support Page

jHackGuard is a security solution for Joomla developed by XonHost It protects your website by filtering the data from the users’ input and implements additional PHP security settings. At the same time the plugin is disabled for the authenticated administrators so … Continued

How to sort products with VirtueMart?

Every web master has different preferences regarding the order the online shop products should appear. The products’ sort order can be easily changed from the Joomla administrator area->Components->VirtueMart->Admin->Configuration->Site. Use the Default product sort order drop-down menu to pick the preferred default sort … Continued

Initial Joomla installation and configuration

Generally there are two ways you can install Joomla on your web hosting account: Manually, by downloading the script to your computer and uploading the installation files and folders to your account; Automatically through the Softaculous auto installer. For a detailed step-by-step information on … Continued

Key points in developing the SEO strategy of your Joomla website

Use the right keywords for your web site: Choose the keywords which best describe the content on your site and implement them into your site structure. Improve the default SEO setup of Joomla: Configure Joomla’s SEO settings using patches and … Continued

Multiple Joomla websites with a single memcached server

XonHost offers its customers the option to enable memcached in their Joomla applications. Information on how to configure Joomla to use memcached can be found in our Joomla memcached tutorial. However, when you have more than one Joomla instance that use memcached, problems … Continued

How to uninstall a Joomla 2.5 language?

If you want to uninstall a Joomla 2.5 language pack you should navigate to the Joomla 2.5 admin area -> Extensions -> Extension Manager. Open the Manage tab. Select Language from the Select Type drop-down menu. Search for the chosen language pack in the filtered results. Select … Continued