Troubleshooting Common WordPress Errors and Their Solutions
With the ease provided, a WordPress site can be maintained by anyone. It is not uncommon for users to encounter various errors that can make the site inaccessible.
In this article, we will discuss some WordPress errors, their causes, and practical steps to overcome them.
Errors during WordPress installation
The WordPress installation process is quite easy. The error that usually occurs during installation is Error establishing a Database Connection.
Solution: To fix this error, make sure the database information you input is correct. You can get this database information from your hosting provider. The information needed is the database name, database user, and database password.
Errors after installing or updating Theme/Plugin
You have found a theme and plugin that you feel is suitable for your website needs. Or because there is a notification to update the plugin, then you update the plugin. But when activating/updating the theme/plugin, your site has an error. The most likely cause of the error is:
- Theme/Plugin conflicts with other themes/plugins
- Server specifications do not meet the requirements of the theme/plugin
Solution: disable or find an alternative to the theme/plugin that is causing the error. If the theme/plugin is very important, you can contact the developer to get support regarding the requirements of the theme/plugin.
Error after PHP update
Sometimes your hosting provider performs a PHP update for server security. With the PHP update, if your WordPress theme or plugin has not been updated for a long time, it is possible that your site will become an error.
Solution: Update your website theme and plugins.
What should you do when WordPress has an error?
If you want to know the cause of the error from your WordPress site, you can edit the wp-config.php file which is on your website hosting.
Add the following code:
define( 'WP_DEBUG', true ); define( 'WP_DEBUG_DISPLAY', true );
With this additional code, when an error occurs WordPress will display the file (Theme or Plugin) and which line is causing the error. You can then disable the plugin causing the error.
Facing errors in WordPress can indeed be frustrating, but don’t worry! By understanding the common types of errors and following the troubleshooting steps that have been described, you can overcome most of these obstacles. Remember to always back up your website before making any changes, and don’t hesitate to seek help from the WordPress community or your hosting provider. We provide WordPress maintenance services to repair and also maximize your WordPress site.
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