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  • Enable and disable the file editors in WordPress

    WordPress has two built-in file editors: When using a block theme, both editors will be located under the Tools menu. Otherwise, the plugin editor will be located under Plugins, and the theme editor will be located under Appearance. Both editors provide a similar interface for viewing and editing the files. You should use the WordPress Read More

  • Fix 404 errors on WordPress with the Redirection plugin

    This guide explains how to fix 404 errors on WordPress by redirecting users to another page or website. By default, if a visitor tries to open to a page that does not exist, WordPress returns a 404 error. 404 is the HTTP error code for page not found. However, if you renamed or moved a Read More

  • Embed a Google sheet into WordPress

    Embedding a Google Sheet directly into WordPress allows for real-time sharing of data in a clean, interactive format. It allows you to keep information updated without the need to constantly edit the post itself. Why Embed a Google Sheet in WordPress? Read More

  • Embed a YouTube video in WordPress

    Embedding YouTube videos into your WordPress site is a powerful way to enhance your content and engage your audience. Videos can help explain complex topics more clearly, showcase products or services in action, and add a dynamic visual element that keeps visitors interested. Instructions References Read More

  • Embed a Google form into WordPress

    Google Forms is a free and user-friendly tool offered by Google that allows you to create surveys, quizzes, registration forms, feedback forms, and more. It’s part of the Google Workspace suite and integrates seamlessly with Google Sheets, making data collection and analysis straightforward. Whether you’re gathering customer feedback, running a poll, or collecting RSVPs for Read More

  • Use a shortcode in a WordPress template

    Shortcodes are a powerful feature in WordPress that allow you to insert dynamic content with minimal effort. While they’re commonly used in posts and pages, there are situations where using them directly in a template file makes sense: Reusable Functionality: If you’ve already built a shortcode that handles a specific task (like displaying a custom Read More

  • Troubleshoot uploading a WordPress plugin ZIP file

    When uploading a plugin ZIP file to WordPress, you may experience issues such as the screen locked on “Installing plugin from uploaded file”. When refreshing it may say link expired. Try these troubleshooting steps. Troubleshooting Steps Reference See also Read More

  • Edit robots.txt in WordPress

    By default, WordPress does not have a robots.txt file. When requested, WordPress dynamically generates a response: This can be overridden by creating a real robots.txt file in the root WordPress folder. If the file exists, it will be used instead of the dynamically generated response. How to edit robots.txt If you have an SEO plugin, Read More

  • Fix WordFence reporting an unscanned /.tmb/ directory

    If you use Wordfence on a WordPress site that also uses WP File Manager or a similar plugin, you may receive a warning about an unscanned /.tmb/ directory. This guide explains the root cause of the issue, and how to handle it. The alert looks something like the following: 1 path was skipped for the Read More

  • Create a WordPress plugin ZIP file

    Creating a WordPress plugin ZIP file makes it easy to share, install, or back up your plugin. Instead of manually copying files into the plugins folder, a ZIP package lets anyone upload the plugin directly through the WordPress dashboard. Keep in mind Recommended file structure The following structure ensures your plugin adheres to WordPress best Read More