This usually comes about because of missing, or extra characters within files. Generally this can be caused from problems during installation or upgrades on the WordPress software itself, or on a theme, or on a plugin. The first thing to try in an attempt to fix this would be to rename your plugins folder. It [...]
Can I/Should I Optimize My Site?
Should you optimize your site even if your site is running well? The short and simple answer is yes. I had a friend I talked to recently who said that his host was causing him problems and that it was their fault his site was always slow. I considered this and agreed that it was [...]
How to Automatically Backup Your WordPress Database
Having an occasional backup of your blog can be really nice! If you choose a plugin to do this, be careful that it’s not going to be too heavy and slow down your server. For my tutorial purposes, I will be showing you how to backup your blog once a week. If something is lost, [...]
How to Fix Permissions on Files and Directories
Sometimes plugins or other features can mess up the permissions for a file or directory(folder) on your site and make it impossible for you to access something or upload something. The easiest way to fix this is with SSH access. If you do not have SSH access, contact your host and see if they allow [...]
Turn On/Off Indexing
If you don’t have a default index page in any of your directories, most servers, by default, will display a listing of all of your files and directories(folders), which can be a potential security risk. To fix this, simply add the following to your .htaccess file: Options -Indexes Or, if you find that you aren’t [...]
