Definitions When you reduce spam comments on your WordPress website, you put in place settings to block or filter unwanted, irrelevant comments on your website. Before you start ✅ Using a plugin is the best way to mitigate and reduce spam comments on your WordPress website. ℹ️ Although it’s nearly impossible to avoid all spam […]
Fix the ‘Publishing failed. The response is not a valid JSON response.’ error
Definitions The ‘Publishing failed. The response is not a valid JSON response.’ is an error triggered by WordPress. It often means there’s an issue with your permalink settings or WordPress installation configuration. Here is a visual example of the error: Before you start ✅ In nearly 99% of cases, the ‘Publishing failed. The response is […]
WordPress xmlrpc.php API explained
Definitions The WordPress xmlrpc.php API is a tool you can use to remotely interact with your WordPress website, like posting content or managing settings. It’s helpful when you need to automate tasks, connect external apps, or manage your WordPress website from different devices. Before you start ✅ Your hosting service comes with the WordPress xmlrpc.php […]
Find the IP address of your internet network
Definitions The IP address of your internet network is a unique number that identifies your connection to the internet. Currently, there are two types of IP addresses: IPv4 and IPv6. All internet networks have IPv4, but not all have IPv6 because it’s newer. Generally, you will focus more on your IPv4 address. Before you start […]
Manage the WP-Cron setting on your WordPress website
Definitions WP-Cron is a feature in WordPress that schedules and runs automated tasks for your website. Before you start ✅ Your WP-Cron setting is controled from within your wp-config.php file. ⚠️ By default, WordPress doesn’t have WP-Cron enabled, but you can easily activate it if needed. ℹ️ Activate WP-Cron only if required by your theme, […]
Record your screen and share the video
Definitions You can record your screen and create a shareable video to show errors or issues for technical support. Before you start ✅ This guide explains how to record your screen on both Mac and Windows and share it using Streamable, a free online video hosting service. ⚠️ Only record the error you want to […]
Manage your wp-config.php file
Definitions The wp-config.php file is your WordPress configuration file, containing important settings like database connection details, authentication keys and key settings snippets. Before you start ✅ All WordPress websites have a wp-config.php file. ⚠️ You’ll rarely need to access your wp-config.php file unless editing database details or snippet settings. 🚨Ideally, only advanced users or website […]
Change your website name
Definitions Changing your website name means changing the domain name (URL) used to access it. This does not change your website, only the domain name used to access it. Before you start ❗Use this guide to change your website name for free. If you prefer our team to handle it or need assistance during the […]
Create and convert a development website to its main website
Definitions Development website: A development website is a subdomain used to create a new version of a website without affecting the existing website on the main domain (main website). Main website: A main website, or main domain, is a primary website, where users find your website. To provide an example: After a development website is […]
Why is a green wheel loading on my website?
Definitions If you see a green wheel loading on your website, it means the firewall has detected bot-like activity from your IP address and is performing a security check with an invisible reCAPTCHA. This means the firewall is blocking potential bots to protect your website. Here is a visual example of the green wheel page: […]