{"id":9493,"date":"2023-03-13T23:32:58","date_gmt":"2023-03-13T23:32:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/?p=9493"},"modified":"2023-03-13T23:32:58","modified_gmt":"2023-03-13T23:32:58","slug":"unleash-your-inner-tech-genius-with-these-foolproof-tips-to-troubleshoot-wordpress-like-a-pro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-your-inner-tech-genius-with-these-foolproof-tips-to-troubleshoot-wordpress-like-a-pro\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Unleash Your Inner Tech Genius with these Foolproof Tips to Troubleshoot WordPress Like a Pro!&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_49 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-67877b59e8cbf\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-67877b59e8cbf\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-your-inner-tech-genius-with-these-foolproof-tips-to-troubleshoot-wordpress-like-a-pro\/#Unraveling_the_Mysteries_of_WordPress_Troubleshooting\" title=\"Unraveling the Mysteries of WordPress Troubleshooting\">Unraveling the Mysteries of WordPress Troubleshooting<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-your-inner-tech-genius-with-these-foolproof-tips-to-troubleshoot-wordpress-like-a-pro\/#Essential_Prerequisites\" title=\"Essential Prerequisites\">Essential Prerequisites<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-your-inner-tech-genius-with-these-foolproof-tips-to-troubleshoot-wordpress-like-a-pro\/#Backup_Your_Website\" title=\"Backup Your Website\">Backup Your Website<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-your-inner-tech-genius-with-these-foolproof-tips-to-troubleshoot-wordpress-like-a-pro\/#Stay_Updated\" title=\"Stay Updated\">Stay Updated<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-your-inner-tech-genius-with-these-foolproof-tips-to-troubleshoot-wordpress-like-a-pro\/#Keep_Away_from_Pirated_Themes_and_Plugins\" title=\"Keep Away from Pirated Themes and Plugins\">Keep Away from Pirated Themes and Plugins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-your-inner-tech-genius-with-these-foolproof-tips-to-troubleshoot-wordpress-like-a-pro\/#Review_Server_Errors\" title=\"Review Server Errors\">Review Server Errors<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-your-inner-tech-genius-with-these-foolproof-tips-to-troubleshoot-wordpress-like-a-pro\/#WordPress_Troubleshooting_Techniques\" title=\"WordPress Troubleshooting Techniques\">WordPress Troubleshooting Techniques<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-your-inner-tech-genius-with-these-foolproof-tips-to-troubleshoot-wordpress-like-a-pro\/#The_%E2%80%9CWhite_Screen_of_Death%E2%80%9D\" title=\"The \u201cWhite Screen of Death&#8221;\">The \u201cWhite Screen of Death&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-your-inner-tech-genius-with-these-foolproof-tips-to-troubleshoot-wordpress-like-a-pro\/#404_Error\" title=\"404 Error\">404 Error<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-your-inner-tech-genius-with-these-foolproof-tips-to-troubleshoot-wordpress-like-a-pro\/#Image_Errors\" title=\"Image Errors\">Image Errors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-your-inner-tech-genius-with-these-foolproof-tips-to-troubleshoot-wordpress-like-a-pro\/#Slow_Website\" title=\"Slow Website\">Slow Website<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-your-inner-tech-genius-with-these-foolproof-tips-to-troubleshoot-wordpress-like-a-pro\/#Error_Establishing_A_Database_Connection\" title=\"Error Establishing A Database Connection\">Error Establishing A Database Connection<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-your-inner-tech-genius-with-these-foolproof-tips-to-troubleshoot-wordpress-like-a-pro\/#The_Verdict\" title=\"The Verdict\">The Verdict<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unraveling_the_Mysteries_of_WordPress_Troubleshooting\"><\/span>Unraveling the Mysteries of WordPress Troubleshooting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>WordPress is a popular content management system with a versatile and open-source nature, making website management smooth sailing. However, technical glitches are bound to arise at times, leading to an unsatisfactory user experience. To aid WordPress users, we have compiled a guide here on how to troubleshoot WordPress.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Essential_Prerequisites\"><\/span>Essential Prerequisites<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is essential to keep in mind some prerequisites before delving into the technicalities of WordPress troubleshooting:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Backup_Your_Website\"><\/span>Backup Your Website<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Make sure always to back up your website before troubleshooting to secure data, and restore it in case of issues. For backup, people can utilize a WordPress plugin.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stay_Updated\"><\/span>Stay Updated<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>WordPress is always evolving, and its new versions can enhance website performance and eradicate bugs. Therefore, make sure to update WordPress, plugins, and themes regularly. <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_Away_from_Pirated_Themes_and_Plugins\"><\/span>Keep Away from Pirated Themes and Plugins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Pirated versions of themes and plugins can have vulnerable codes with malicious elements. They can harm website performance and increase the risk of malware attacks.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Review_Server_Errors\"><\/span>Review Server Errors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can view server errors by checking logs to form a basis for server performance. Identifying issues linked to server error logs gets more comfortable with establishing a server performance baseline.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WordPress_Troubleshooting_Techniques\"><\/span>WordPress Troubleshooting Techniques<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now, let&#8217;s move on to WordPress troubleshooting techniques.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_%E2%80%9CWhite_Screen_of_Death%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>The \u201cWhite Screen of Death&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The \u201cWhite Screen of Death\u201d refers to a blank website screen with no editing access, often caused by a PHP error. To check if a plugin issue is behind it, you can disable plugins and reactivate them to discover the faulty plugin. The best practice is to disable one plugin at a time and check site activation status.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"404_Error\"><\/span>404 Error<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>404 errors are among the most frequently encountered WordPress errors. This error crops up when a page or post goes MIA, but a link to it remains on the website. To fix this issue, users can check the page URL, make sure the permalink structure is correct, and activate the pretty permalinks feature. <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Image_Errors\"><\/span>Image Errors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Image errors occur during image upload or when WordPress fails to load pictures correctly. Common reasons for image issues include incorrect file formats or themes without proper image optimization or uploading large images. <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Slow_Website\"><\/span>Slow Website<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A sluggish website could stem from various facto, such as large files or outdated plugins or plugins with ineffective optimization. Poor website speed increases the bounce rate, damaging the website\u2019s SEO ranking. To troubleshoot, users can analyze website performance with tools, such as Google\u2019s PageSpeed Insights or GTmetrix, and optimize CSS, HTML settings, remove unnecessary files, or use effective caching tools.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Error_Establishing_A_Database_Connection\"><\/span>Error Establishing A Database Connection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This error indicates that WordPress was unable to connect or locate the correct database address, or it could not identify the database username or password. To fix this, check that the database is sound and accessible and that the database name, username, and password are correct through editing the wp-config.php file.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Verdict\"><\/span>The Verdict<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While WordPress troubleshooting might seem daunting, with the right tools and precautions, users can tackle most errors. Making sure to take regular backups, keeping WordPress, themes, and plugin timely updates, and steering clear of pirated themes and plugins, and seeking community support can result in a delightful WordPress experience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unraveling the Mysteries of WordPress Troubleshooting WordPress is a popular content management system with a versatile and open-source nature, making website management smooth sailing. 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