Another big project of mine is a major migration of a legacy CMS to WordPress. I'll tell you all about it another time, but first, I wanted to get you excited about DIY-IT by giving you some hands-on how-to material you can put to work right away. If you've ever worked wi...
After you checked all your plugins, you should use “The Instant Upgrade plugin for WordPress” by Alex Günsche. Install and activate the plugin, deactivate all your other plugins. Run Intstant Upgrade and after just some clicks and connecting to your ftp server, it automatically upgrades your ...
Now you are aware and understand the need to upgrade WordPress, let’s take a detailed look at how to perform the upgrade. Things to do before upgrading WordPressWhenever you plan to update the software, remember to always take a backup of the current site with UpdraftPlus. By doing this,...
1. How to update a WordPress Repository Theme? 2. How to Update a ThemeForest WordPress theme? Check everything has gone to plan! Delete your old theme file Why Do You Need to Update Your WordPress Theme? Speed Security Features Summary ...
The above method is totally fine to use…until it’s not. That is, while automatic plugin updates should work 99% of the time, you might run into some specific situations where:The automatic plugin update fails for some reason. WordPress will typically tell you “Plugin upgrade Failed” ...
Upgrading to a Paid Plan To finalize everything, we’ll need to upgrade to a Squarespace paid plan. I’ll select the plan that works best for me, and that’s it—we’re done! Choosing a paid plan The Big Moment Our website is live on its very own domain!
Next, you will have to choose a Bluehost plan. You can feel free to pick any plan that best suits your needs. Many users go with Choice Plus. You can always upgrade to a higher plan in the future if needed. Once you’ve made your choice, click ‘Select.’ ...
If you decide to spring clean your WordPress, you should delete unused terms, images, themes, plugins, fix broken links and keep your site’s database tip-top shape. Since WP is a database-driven system, your database health does play a role in your site’s performance. While database...
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Choose a Plan: Hosting plans typically come in different tiers, catering to various levels of website traffic and requirements. If you’re just starting, a shared hosting plan is usually sufficient. As your website grows, you can upgrade to more robust options. ...