By default, WordPress assigns a prefix to all tables in the database during installation: wp_. While this may seem like a small, inconsequential detail, this default prefix may actually make your site more vulnerable to attacks. In this article, we'll dive into why it's important to change your database table prefix and provide you with three different ways to do this safely. Whether you're a WordPress beginner or an advanced user, this article can help you protect your site. Why...

What causes the "The link you follow has expired" error? When trying to upload a WordPress theme or plugin that is larger than the file size limit set by the server on which WordPress is running, it is common to get the "The link you follow has expired" error. The message is as follows: Web hosting companies can control the size of files that can be uploaded to WordPress to improve the overall performance of the web server. It may be found that large files may cause the site to become unstable or slow. This can be done by visiting the W...

What causes HTTP errors when uploading media on WordPress? Uploading files to a WordPress website using the WordPress media uploader can result in HTTP errors. Basically, WordPress has a hard time figuring out the cause, which is why it displays the generic "HTTP error" message. What's annoying about this WordPress HTTP error is that it doesn't have any indication of what caused the error. This means...

Why do I get an 'Unable to load resource' error? The 'Unable to load resource' error occurs when WordPress fails to load a file that should be loaded. Basically, when WordPress generates a page, it includes several files such as images, scripts, stylesheets, etc. in the code. These files are loaded by the user's browser during page loading. If the browser is unable to load a particular file, then it will continue to display the page without that file. In addition, the browser will add a pass in the error console...

Many of our previous tutorials have mentioned editing the "wp-config.php" file when resolving issues. This file is very important as it controls key WordPress settings, especially for security, performance and troubleshooting. So, be careful when modifying this file. Below I'll share some of our team's experience on how to edit the wp-config.php file in WordPress. What is wp-config.php ...

The "Missing Temporary Folder" error in WordPress is also a serious error that prevents administrators from uploading images, updating themes and plugins, and even updating the WordPress core, which can seriously hamper the functionality of a website. But don't panic, this error can be fixed, we have a tutorial dedicated to fixing the "Missing Temporary Folder" error in WordPress. What causes the "missing temporary folder" error in WordPress? Your WordP...

What causes the Target Folder Already Exists error in WordPress? When installing a plugin or theme, the "Destination folder already exists" error occurs in WordPress, but the folder for those files already exists. WordPress then cancels the installation and displays the following error message: Unpacking... Plugin being installed... Destination folder already exists. /home/websitename/public_html/wp-content/plugi...