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How to Locate Your .htaccess File - HostGator cPanel
Added 125 Views / 0 LikesThe .htaccess file is one of the most important files in your website, yet you may have never seen it before. That is because it is something known as a hidden file. This video will teach you how to locate the .htaccess file for your website, how to edit your .htaccess file, as well as how to create one if you need to. In this video you will learn: How to locate and unhide your .htaccess file How to create a .htaccess file How to access your .htaccess
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How to Create a New cPanel (Using WHM)
Added 80 Views / 0 LikesOn this edition of HostGator's Web Pro Series, we will be teaching you one of the most crucial bits of information. How to create and log in to a cPanel account from WHM. WHM is the management tool that sits above cPanel, and is available for Reseller, VPS and Dedicated Servers with HostGator. In this video you will learn: How to navigate to the 'Create an Account' tab. What are the different options when creating an account? How to Create a new cPane
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Top 5 WordPress Plugins We Recommend
Added 74 Views / 0 LikesIn this 'Lightning Round' of Hosted Scott takes you on a journey through his Top 5 WordPress Plugins, and what their uses are in 30 seconds(Bonus time not counted) This episode of 'Hosted' will cover: #1 Yoast SEO #2 WordPress Super Cache #3 Smush Image Compression #4 Redirection #5 WooCommerce Which WordPress Plugins are essential to you? Let us know in the comments below. Check out our blog for more awesome plugin information: http://gtr.bz/FNJ330r2
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How to Register a Domain Name - HostGator Tutorial
Added 88 Views / 0 LikesSo you have this awesome idea, and need to lock it down. What is the next step? Getting a domain name of course! In this video, we will show you the ins and outs of purchasing a new domain name with HostGator. In this video you'll learn: How to Register a Domain as a HostGator Customer. How to Register a Domain as a New Customer. What is Domain Privacy? How to Apply Domain Privacy. What to check for when Registering a Domain. Here are some additional
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SEO For Beginners - 5 Ways to Rank on Google
Added 82 Views / 0 LikesOn this episode of "Hosted", Scott's back again to teach you the Top 5 ways to improve the SEO on your site, while reminiscing on the simpler times of the 90's. SEO, or Search Engine Optimization, is the art of getting yourself seen on the internet. From meta tags to optimizing your images, the world of SEO is always expanding. 5 Easy Ways to Rank on Google: #1 Include Relevant Keywords #2 Create SEO-Friendly URLs #3 Optimize Images #4 Add Meta Tags #
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How to Speed Up a Website - Top 6 Ways
Added 82 Views / 0 LikesOn this episode of "Hosted", Scott's here to teach you the Top 6 ways to improve your site speed in the most hilarious way possible. Google has been emphasizing site speed as a ranking factor in their algorithms. So follow these six steps to improve SEO and encourage visitors to stick around a little longer. 6 Ways To Speed Up Your Website: 1 - Optimize Your Images 00:15 2 - Perform a Plugin Purge 02:23 3 - Update Your Site Scripts 03:15 4 - Use CDNs
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How to Customize a WordPress Theme - Top 5 Ways
Added 116 Views / 0 LikesIn this episode of "Hosted" Scott shows you how to customize a WordPress Theme to perfectly fit your brand. Scott also creates a professional wrestler character called the Customizer. So, you know... this really is a must-watch. A theme is a collection of templates and CSS stylesheets which will create a unique design. There are thousands of different WordPress themes to choose from: free themes and premium versions. Top 5 Ways to Customize Your WordP
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How to use FREE Google Search Console to Rock your SEO - HostGator Webinar
Added 86 Views / 0 LikesIn this Intermediate Webinar, we will cover Google Search Console (formally know as Google Webmaster Tools), and how you can use it to ensure that you are at the top of your SEO game. In this Webinar you will learn: How to set up your Google Search Console Account - 3:09 How to use and navigate the Performance Tab - 6:05 How to use the Enhancements Section of GSC - 9:20 How to ensure your site is visible on Google with Sitemaps - 13:05 How to ensure e
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How to Quickly Create an FTP Account in cPanel - HostGator Tutorial
Added 113 Views / 0 LikesFTP is one of the most widely used tools in the world of building a Website, as it will allow you to move items such as files, photos, videos and anything else that might be too large to directly upload or download from your server. Now please watch as Josh and Josh's Beard teach you how to create an FTP account. In this video you will learn: What does an FTP Account do? How to locate the FTP Accounts section in cPanel. How to properly configure your
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How To Update PHP Version with MultiPHP Manager - HostGator cPanel
Added 211 Views / 0 LikesWe'll show you how to check your PHP version and also how to easily update it in cPanel, using the MultiPHP Manager. We do highly recommend using the most up-to-date version of PHP available that is compatible with your scripts. If you get an ERORR - Check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPOQSyjEAig In this video you'll learn: What should my PHP Version be? How to Create a phpnfo.php Page How to Find Your PHP Version in cPanel How to U
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How To Fix "MySQL Extension" Error from MultiPHP Update - HostGator cPanel
Added 111 Views / 0 LikesDid you update your PHP and get an odd error? Have no fear, for Josh is here. We'll show you how to fix that pesky error and get your website running properly in no time. If you are still receiving the error after following the steps of this video, you may need to check for a .htaccess in the folder/directory above the one where your website is stored. If there is a PHP handler there, disable it and it should fix the issue. In this video you'll learn:
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How to Connect to FTP Using Filezilla
Added 129 Views / 0 LikesHave some files or photos to upload to your website? This is the video for you. We'll show you how to check your FTP credentials, and we will show you how to use them to connect via FileZilla, which is one of the most widely used FTP clients on the market. We will also show you how to set up a new FTP account in cPanel. In this video you'll learn: What is an FTP account? What is an FTP Client? How to Find Your FTP login credentials How to connect to y
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How To Import a MySQL Database Using PHPMyAdmin - HostGator cPanel
Added 127 Views / 0 LikesIn this quick guide, you will find out how to import an existing database into your cPanel using PHPMyAdmin. In this video you will learn: How to create a new empty database. How to locate phpmyadmin. How to navigate phpmyadmin. How to import a database into phpmyadmin from a backup. Helpful Links: How to Import a MySQL Database: http://gtr.bz/tRug30qWMaR Join our Website Owners Community on Facebook: http://gtr.bz/vYJZ30qIcfg
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How To Export a MySQL Database Using PHPMyAdmin - HostGator cPanel
Added 119 Views / 0 LikesIn this quick guide, you will find out how to export an existing database into your cPanel using PHPMyAdmin. In this video you will learn: How to export a MySQL database backup through the Backup Tool in cPanel How to export a MySQL database backup using phpmyadmin How to navigate phpmyadmin The types of backup files you can create in cPanel Helpful Links: How to Export a MySQL Database: http://gtr.bz/osr130qWMNN Join our Website Owners Community on F
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How To Set Up Office 365 Email - HostGator Tutorial
Added 75 Views / 0 LikesJust got your first Professional Email Solution? Awesome! We will teach you how to set up your Microsoft Office 365 Email with HostGator to utilize a Professional, Business Email Solution. In This Video You'll Learn: How to sign up for Microsoft Office 365 How to add additional email addresses How to navigate and administrate Office 365 within the portal The different offers available for Office 365 with HostGator A review of the different apps, featu
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WordPress Plugins & Widgets - What you NEED to Know
Added 88 Views / 0 LikesIn this webinar, HostGator experts will break down everything you need to know about WordPress plugins. And their trusty sidekick – widgets! What you will learn: How to choose plugins Which plugins you need & which ones you don’t How to make sure they are compatible What are widgets How to use widgets to customize your website How & Why to Back Up your Site: Why you should Back Up your WordPress Website: http://gtr.bz/7khE30qRjMK How To Back Up your S
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How to Create an Addon Domain - HostGator
Added 110 Views / 0 LikesIn this quick and easy guide you will find out what an Addon Domain is, and how to add one to your HostGator Account in cPanel. In this video, you will learn: What an Addon Domain is How To Locate the Addon Domain section in cPanel How To add a new Addon Domain How To navigate to the new Home Folder for the Addon Domain Helpful Links: How to add an Addon Domain in cPanel: http://gtr.bz/LFZE30qSqUc Join our Website Owners Community on Facebook: http://
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How To Create & Login to Free HostGator Email - cPanel
Added 111 Views / 0 LikesHow to utilize your free HostGator cPanel email to create a professional, business email account. Once your website is online and your domain is pointed to your server, you will want to be able to use your domain to host your own email. We'll show you how to create email accounts, and how to log in to them using cPanel, and the WebMail Login Portal. In This Video You'll Learn: How to create an email account and set password - 0:44 How to set the mailb
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How to Update PHP Version in cPanel - HostGator
Added 140 Views / 0 LikesWe'll show you how to check your PHP version and also how to update it in cPanel. We do highly recommend using the most up-to-date version of PHP available that is compatible with your scripts. In this video you'll learn: What should my PHP Version be? How to Create a phpnfo.php Page How to Find Your PHP Version in cPanel How to Update your PHP Version in cPanel How to Use the PHP Selector Plugin What versions of PHP are available on our servers? Chec
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How to Backup Your Website in cPanel
Added 96 Views / 0 LikesWebsite backups are super important. You never know if something is going to happen to your website that would cause you to lose data. In this video learn how to easily backup your site in cPanel. In This Video You'll Learn: How to generate a full website backup How to download and store your website backup How to backup your WordPress website (Yes, this still works for WordPress!) How to check your disk space usage How to do a partial backup What is
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How to Force HTTPS Manually Using File Manager
Added 99 Views / 0 LikesSimple steps on how to Install SSL and route all traffic to your site through HTTPS manually, through the .htaccess file. You can do this in "File Manager" on the HostGator Customer Portal. Sound intimidating? Don't worry, we gotchu. In This Video You'll Learn: How to Test To Make Sure Your SSL is Enabled How to Manually Install SSL Through File Manager How to Access the .htaccess File How to Edit the .htaccess File What is an SSL Certificate? - http:
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How to Build a WordPress Website - 2020 Tutorial for Beginners
Added 106 Views / 0 LikesHow to build your first WordPress Website like a boss. In this webinar you'll learn WordPress basics, how to navigate the WordPress dashboard and how to publish content. Jump To: 1:29 Pages You Need In Order to Launch 2:00 WordPress Terms Defined (What the heck is a Widget?) 5:00 Navigate the WordPress Dashboard 5:40 Upload Images to the Media Library 8:00 Create and Publish a page or a post 11:25 Install and Edit a WordPress Theme 20:14 Edit the Word
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How to Fix WordPress “Installation Already Exists” Issue
Added 119 Views / 0 LikesSo you're unable to install WordPress and get the "Installation Already Exists" error. Let us show you how to fix it. In this video you'll learn: How to fix "installation already exists" error How to reinstall the application by uninstalling the existing application How to remove a WordPress Installation and Directory How to reinstall WordPress on a domain in Softaculous Not using Softaculous? Check out our KB article on how to fix the Quickinstall Er
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How to Point a GoDaddy Domain to HostGator
Added 136 Views / 0 LikesSo you bought your domain on GoDaddy (no hard feelings). In this video, we'll show you how to point the domain you bought elsewhere to your HostGator website. In this video you'll learn: How to point a GoDaddy domain to HostGator Hosting Really, How to Point any domain to HostGator How to change your DNS Nameservers Basic DNS Management
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How to Force HTTPS - Using "Really Simple SSL" WordPress Plugin
Added 82 Views / 0 LikesIf you're wondering why your SSL is not working on your website, or still going through HTTP protocol, you may need to force it with an HTTPS redirect. In this vid, we'll show you how to route all traffic through the SSL and ensure that every web page is secure. Note: You do get FREE SSL with every hosting account with HostGator, but you may still need to activate it by forcing the HTTPS. In this video you'll learn: How to make sure your SSL is workin
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How To Change Your DNS (Domain Nameservers) In HostGator
Added 105 Views / 0 LikesJosh is going to walk you through how to change your Domain Nameservers in the HostGator Customer Portal. Keep in mind, it does take about 24 to 48 hours for your domain name to update across the web due to propagation. In This Video You'll Learn: Where to Find DNS Settings Where to Find The Nameserver For Your Domain How to Configure DNS in HostGator How to Automatically Point your DNS to Your Hosting Account How to Manually Point your DNS to Your Ho
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How To Fix WordPress 404 Error - Broken Links
Added 83 Views / 0 LikesNo one likes a 404. Josh shows us how to fix a common WordPress permalink issue, when you click on a link and get a 404 error, page not found. In This Video You'll Learn: What is causing broken links in WordPress Why am I getting a 404 error in WordPress How to fix broken WordPress Permalinks How to Reset WordPress Permalinks Check out the Knowledge Base Article: http://gtr.bz/sI6x30qzGhV Watch this awesome WordPress 101 Webinar: http://gtr.bz/fBUN30q
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How to Login to cPanel & Customer Portal
Added 106 Views / 0 LikesIn this HostGator How-To with Josh, we'll teach you how to login to the HostGator customer portal and cPanel. Follow these easy steps and we'll get you signed in, in a snap. In this video you'll learn: - How to login to the HostGator Customer Portal - How to find and access cPanel - How to login to HostGator cPanel - How to get both your HostGator Portal and cPanel passwords and login information For more helpful info, visit our Knowledge Base: http:/
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How To Easily Install WordPress With Softaculous
Added 109 Views / 0 LikesJosh walks us through how to login to WordPress and how to quickly set it up from the HostGator cPanel using a tool called Softaculous. If you've chosen to go with WordPress for your website, this vid is for you. In this video you'll learn: How to Install WordPress How to Use the Softaculous Auto Installer How to Login to WordPress How to Get To WordPress from cPanel
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WordPress 101 - How to Rock Your Website
Added 89 Views / 0 LikesWhat is WordPress? Only the #1 most popular open-source, website building platform. This video covers the basics of starting your WordPress website. Ready to start? We've got the WordPress Hosting you need: http://gtr.bz/o1c830qhJdI









