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Updating WordPress, plugins and themes safely, and the upkeep that keeps a site healthy.
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Difference Between WordPress.Com and WordPress.Org: Which One Is Right for You?
Choosing between WordPress.com and WordPress.org can be confusing, especially if you’re new to building websites. The differences aren’t always obvious at first, but picking the…
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Using WP-CLI to Update Your WordPress Site
Keeping your WordPress site up to date is not always easy. You might see updates often pop up for WordPress, plugins, or themes. Sometimes, you click “Update” in the dashboard…
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Exploring WordPress phpMyAdmin Plugin Options: Do You Need One?
Switching between WordPress and phpMyAdmin tabs can be a real concentration killer. Every time you need to tweak your WordPress database, you’re forced to leave what you’re…
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How to Use WP-CLI to Manage Cron Jobs
Running a WordPress site means there are tasks you want to happen automatically. Maybe you want to schedule posts, send out email updates, or clear out old files from your…
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Disable WordPress Plugin Auto Updates
Automatic updates in WordPress was supposed to make life easy, but after… … you’ve had enough. Instead of making life easier, they have the exact opposite effect. Updates on…
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WordPress Auto Update: The Definitive Guide
Automatic WordPress updates were first introduced in version 3.7. Initially, it only installed minor updates automatically, but recently the feature has evolved to include major…
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How to Update WordPress Theme Without Losing Customisations
Let’s be honest: updating a WordPress theme is bad enough. Updating a WordPress theme which has customisations? Nightmare. WordPress updates always carry the risk of crashing…
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Complete Guide to Risk-Free WordPress Plugin Updates
A WordPress is a carefully balanced ecosystem of plugins, design, content, and users. The tiniest change can break your site. When updates to your WordPress site enter the…
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Oops! An Automated WordPress Update Has Failed to Complete: Here’s How to Fix It
WordPress update failures are undeniably annoying. Especially when you are hit with the “An automated WordPress update has failed to complete” message. This feature is supposed…
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How to Update WordPress Safely: Complete Guide
Do you want to update WordPress to the new version, but are worried that it might cause complications? Always backup your site before starting an update. There are a legion of…
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5 Easy Fixes For “Updating Failed. The Response Is Not A Valid JSON Response” error
You’re finally wrapping up a blog post you’ve been working on for hours. You click Update and see “Updating failed. The response is not a valid JSON response.” What did I do…
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3 Easy Fixes for“WordPress Another Update Is Currently In Progress” Error?
You’ve just attempted to update your WordPress site, only to encounter the bewildering message: “Another update is currently in progress.” This notification pops up when…
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