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In this article: How to Update the Favicon Use a Root Level Favicon Remove the FavIcon Plugin Generally, you can change a website’s favicon with a plugin or by adding a favicon.ico file to the root directory and/or editing the website file with a head section (usually an index.xxx file). However, like many other popular…

Are you wondering which web hosting package is best for launching an e-commerce site? The sheer amount of hosting products can be dizzying at first glance. So how can you thin out the clutter without thinking yourself into a headache? In this article, we’ll explore… Finding the right builder Picking the right hosting package BoldGrid,…

In this article: Upload a Theme Change your Theme Change your Theme Style FlatPress prides itself on being lightweight and simple. But there are customization options past the general site section. FlatPress offers the ability to switch Smarty-powered themes and preset color schemes – called styles – within the dashboard. Quick note: theme and style…

Is Tech Right for You? Take Our 3-Minute Quiz to Find Out! About the Webinar There’s a lot of discussion out there about diversity in tech—because the problem is here RIGHT NOW! If you’ve ever found yourself frustrated by the tech landscape, wondering why there aren’t more businesses and companies that you can relate to,…

Is Tech Right for You? Take Our 3-Minute Quiz to Find Out! For many professionals, decision-making is an acquired skill. Sure, some people have impressive natural conviction and can make choices on the fly. But most of us need to invest time and energy into honing our abilities to sift through possibilities and select the…

In this article: Update Account Settings Account Management Roles Groups OctoberCMS Administrators are users with elevated privileges. Regardless, users should only have as many permissions as needed. This ensures certain changes are only made by individuals with the expertise to do so responsibly. Then there are settings that affect only that user’s experience within the…

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In this article: Upload Media Files Using FlatPress Manually Add Media to Entries FlatPress allows creators multiple ways to add media files to their website. This way, website administrators and system administrators can contribute to the website using their preferred workflow or given permissions on the hosting server. This does not work for FlatPress favicons…

In this article: Understanding the alert Examples of alerts How to resolve backup storage full In this article, you can learn about the Backup Manager’s Exceeded Storage Space Alerts. You can also learn how to address the alert by maintaining your available backup storage or purchasing more backup slots. Understanding the Alerts Keeping website backups…

OctoberCMS is an open source content management system (CMS) available to install from Softaculous. After installing it, you may realize that the login URL is different from many others. There’s no admin or login in the URL unless you change the default option. There’s no login button on the homepage either. Below we’ll cover logging…

Intro to SEO Website Creator SEO Plugin How to Use BoldGrid Easy SEO With Website Creator, you can create a website quickly and easily. Building your website is one piece of the puzzle though. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is another critical segment that you should take into account while you make your own website. This…

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Forcing usage of an SSL certificate, whether it’s our free AutoSSL or a purchased SSL, ensures visitors that there’s a secure connection with the website. It also assures them that you care about their security and privacy. After installing an SSL certificate, you need to ensure OctoberCMS redirects all users to use it. Below we’ll…

When using a new content management system (CMS), you want to know how to undo changes while learning your way around base functions. You’ll need to understand ways to improve security, enhance workflow, and install plugins for OctoberCMS as you work toward the ideal website you want. After you learn the base functions and get…

Get Our Free Ultimate Guide to Coding for Beginners Make a plan for learning the tech skills you need to land a new job with this 60+ page FREE ebook! You probably know that web developers are programmers who build websites and mobile web applications. Buuut like most things in tech, job responsibilities are never…

After installing OctoberCMS, you may not want everyone viewing your work while you play with a new website. In many cases, it’s better to replace your website with a webpage showing important info instead of broken functions such as contact info, social media links, and what’s coming soon and when. Enable Maintenance Mode Log into…

OctoberCMS has many native features to improve your site such as secure email notifications. There is also a long list of plugins to help you achieve your goals without having to edit code. You can preview plugins information at OctoberCMS.com before installing within your dashboard. While you’re looking to improve your website, check out our…