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WordPress problems and solutions: step by step guides

WordPress is the most common website building system in Serbia, but it also causes problems: white screen of death, critical error, message that database connection cannot be established, redirects to suspicious sites after malware infection, slow site and conflicts between plugins. There are also problems that occur after updates, when the site remains in maintenance mode, as well as 404 errors on pages that previously worked.

This category contains practical guides written for site owners, administrators and small businesses that maintain their own site. Each text explains the cause of the problem, diagnostic steps and a solution you can apply without a developer, with a note when it is best to call for professional help.

  1. WordPress White Screen: How to Get Your Site Back OnlineA WordPress white screen usually means a hidden PHP error. Enable error display, find the culprit, and get your site back online without data loss. Medium 20 min
  2. Critical Error on WordPress Site: Cause and SolutionA critical error in WordPress blocks your site. Learn how to find it, fix it, and prevent it from happening again. Medium 20 min
  3. Database connection error: what to check in WordPressThe site shows a database connection error. Check the details in wp-config.php, the MySQL server, the user and password, then get the site back online. Medium 25 min
  4. Site redirects to another domain: malware removalIs your site redirecting to another domain? Learn how to find and remove malware from WordPress, clean the database, and protect your site from reinfection. Medium 45 min
  5. WordPress site loads slowly: how to speed it upFind out why your WordPress site loads slowly and how to speed it up. Check hosting, caching, images, plugins and the database. Practical tips for a faster site. Medium 45 min
  6. WordPress plugin conflict: how to find the culpritSite breaks after an update or a new plugin? Learn how to systematically find the conflicting plugin by deactivation, without risking your site. Medium 30 min
  7. Update failed and site is in maintenance mode: solutionThe site is in maintenance mode because the update was interrupted. Learn how to remove the .maintenance file, complete the update, and get the site back online without data loss. Medium 15 min
  8. 404 error on pages: setting permalinks in WordPressPages return a 404 error even though they exist? The fix is often in the permalink settings. Learn how to reset them and prevent the problem. Easy 10 min
  9. Contact form not sending emails: how to receive themContact form not sending emails? Find out why messages are not arriving and how to receive them: check SMTP, spam filters, plugin and DNS records. Medium 20 min
  10. Cannot upload file: increasing limits in WordPressIf WordPress reports a file upload error, the problem is usually PHP limits. Learn how to increase the maximum upload size and fix the issue. Medium 15 min
  11. WooCommerce not working properly: common issues and fixesWooCommerce often causes problems: products not showing, payments failing, empty cart. Learn the causes and steps for a quick fix. Medium 25 min
  12. Can't log in to WordPress: restoring accessForgot your password or WordPress keeps logging you out? Learn how to safely restore account access via email, database or FTP. Medium 20 min
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