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  • How to enable the WordPress Media Trash

    How to enable the WordPress Media Trash

    Something you’ll be glad you did if you ever delete images by accident! If you’ve ever accidentally deleted a vital image or document from your WordPress Media Library, only to realise there is no “Undo” button or site backup, you’ll know how it feels. By default, WordPress permanently deletes media files the second you click…

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  • Step-by-step guide to manually moving a WordPress site to a new server continuing to use the same domain name

    Step-by-step guide to manually moving a WordPress site to a new server continuing to use the same domain name

    Moving a WordPress site while keeping its domain is a preparation and testing job before it is a DNS change. This is the order I would work through. If the site is business-critical or unfamiliar, involve someone who can manage the move and rollback. 1. Record the current setup List the site, database, uploads, custom…

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  • How to fix WordPress error “Updating failed. Could not update post in the database”

    How to fix WordPress error “Updating failed. Could not update post in the database”

    The WordPress error message “Updating failed. Could not update post in the database” appears when the system is unable to save changes to a post or page. This error typically involves a breakdown in communication between WordPress and its underlying database, preventing updates from being committed. However, if this problem affects only certain posts or…

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  • Need to change your WordPress login password in the database? Here’s how

    Sometimes you just can’t reset your WordPress password. Maybe you don’t have access to the associated email address or maybe the site isn’t able to relay reminder emails. Whatever the reason, it’s possible to change manage WordPress users and your username and password directly in the database. However, before you start, firstly, make sure you’ve…

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  • Images upload fine but don’t display in the WordPress media manager – how to fix

    If an image appears to upload but the Media Library shows a blank tile, first establish whether the file exists and whether its URL loads. Permissions are one possible cause, not a diagnosis on their own. Check the file and request Try an authorised, non-sensitive test upload. Inspect the failed image request and the site’s…

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  • How to increase WordPress maximum upload size

    If WordPress will not accept a large upload, first check the displayed limit in Media → Add New. There is no universal 32 MB WordPress default: the effective limit depends on the hosting environment and site configuration. Check whether a larger upload is needed For an image, try preparing an appropriately sized copy rather than…

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  • Adding an SSL certificate to your site – potential problems

    Before changing the WordPress address Confirm that the correct domain has a valid TLS certificate and that HTTPS works at the hosting layer. Keep a private file/database backup and a recovery route before changing URLs. HTTPS protects the connection; it does not prove a business or page is honest. Investigate mixed content Use the browser’s…

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  • Simple Guide to Domain Registration, Email Services, and Web Hosting

    A domain, a website and an email service can be supplied together, but they are different things. Knowing which provider controls each part makes a move much less confusing. Domain registration Registration gives you the right to use a domain under the applicable terms. Check the registrant details, account access and renewal arrangements. The registrar…

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  • 5 reasons why having good website hosting might be more important than you think

    Hosting gives your website a place to run, but its value is more than a storage allowance. Choose an arrangement that fits the actual site and explains who handles a problem. 1. Availability Ask what monitoring and response arrangements are included. A service-level statement needs its own terms; no general article can guarantee that a…

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