Common WordPress Issues
1️⃣ The “White Screen of Death”
- Cause: Plugin conflict, theme issue, or memory limit reached
- Fix:
- Deactivate plugins one by one (via FTP or hosting panel if needed)
- Switch to a default theme (like Twenty Twenty-Four) to test
- Increase PHP memory limit in
2️⃣ Plugin or Theme Conflicts
- Cause: Not all plugins/themes work well together
- Fix:
- Deactivate recent plugins to see if the problem goes away
- Update everything to the latest versions
- Use staging sites to test before making changes live
3️⃣ Site Is Slow
- Cause: Heavy themes, unoptimized images, bad hosting
- Fix:
- Use caching plugins (like WP Rocket or W3 Total Cache)
- Compress images with plugins like Smush
- Consider better hosting
4️⃣ Login Issues
- Cause: Password problems, plugin errors, security blocks
- Fix:
- Reset your password using the “Forgot Password” link
- Disable security plugins temporarily if locked out
- Check for admin access via hosting or database
5️⃣ Update Problems
- Cause: Failed WordPress core, plugin, or theme updates
- Fix:
- Roll back to a previous version using backups
- Use plugins like WP Rollback
- Contact your hosting provider for support if needed
Backups Are Critical
Always back up your site before making changes. Use tools like:
- UpdraftPlus
- Jetpack
- Hosting-based backups
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