Making Background Images Responsive: Quick Answer Section Can I make background images responsive in WordPress, so that they don't get cropped but resized to fit all screens? Yes, you can. This post will guide you step-by-step through the process. Do I need to be able to code to make background images responsive? No, but you…
Error Establishing a Database Connection: Quick Answer Section What causes Error establishing a database connection issue? The most common reasons are: Misspelled database credentials in wp-config.php Missing user or user permissions Misspelled siteurl or home MySQL server overload or breakdown In rare cases, non-database-specific issues can also result in error establishing a database connection. Such…
Animated GIFs Not Working in WordPress: Quick Answer Section Why don't animated GIFs in posts work? When a GIF doesn’t animate, it is most likely due to an issue, connected to the way WordPress processes this type of file. In some cases, it can be due to plugin or theme settings. Can I fix the…
Quick Answer Section What is a hacker attack? A hacker attack is an action resulting in a breach in your website’s security. Thus, attackers can access your site’s content, sensitive data stored on it, as well as possible mailing lists. A hacker attack can have different goals – from simply destroying your site to stealing…
You’ve probably seen the warning to serve resources from a consistent URL in GTMetrix or a similar service. The notice reads as follows: “The following resources have identical contents, but are served from different URLs. Serve these resources from a consistent URL to save 1 request(s) and 674B.”. This post will help you understand the issue and…
Mixed Content Error Quick Answer Section What is mixed content error in WordPress? Mixed content error occurs sometimes after installing and activating SSL encryption on a site. This issue isn’t therefore WordPress-specific but rather related to the way the CMS and/or themes and plugins handle the https rewrite rules. What is the cause of mix content error?…
Pssst… If you are looking for quick answers regarding the process of or the technicalities in connection to installing SSL on an addon domain, just scroll down to the FAQ section. If you prefer to dive deep into the topic, just continue reading. SSL certificates have become a must nowadays, when they not only serve…
Backing up you site is not something you can skip. This is one of these maintenance tasks that have to be performed on regular basis, especially today, when hacker attacks are becoming ever more common. You can back up a WordPress site automatically or manually. Automatic updates are set up via a plugin, or on…
The white-text-and-missing-buttons error in WordPress is one of these errors that you can run into both as a beginner and established site owner. It is usually caused by conflicting scripts, cache issues or corrupted WordPress files. There is no way to prevent the error from occurring but there is a quick fix to it, varying…
WordPress security isn’t something we talk or think much about until we get hit – by bots, hackers or viruses. As attacks are often directed against popular sites, beginners tend to believe that the threat isn’t real. This is, however, probably the biggest mistake they can make. If your site has already been hacked, this…