'Error establishing a database connection': what does it mean?
WordPress can't reach its database: wrong details, a database server problem or a corrupted table.
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What causes a 500 internal server error on a WordPress site?
The server hit a problem it can't describe. Usually a broken .htaccess file, a plugin, PHP memory or permissions.
Is PHP 8.2 end of life a problem for my website?
PHP 8.2 stops getting security fixes on 31 December 2026. If your site runs on it, plan the move now.
My host upgraded PHP and my site broke: what now?
Old plugins and themes that don't support the new PHP version stop working. You can switch back briefly, but the real fix is the code.
What is the WordPress white screen of death, and how do I get my site back?
A blank page where your site should be, usually a hidden PHP error or memory limit. Here's how to track it down.
'There has been a critical error on this website': how do I fix it?
A PHP fatal error, usually from a plugin, theme or PHP upgrade. Here's how to find which one and get the site back.
How do WordPress sites get hacked, and how do I stop it happening again?
Mostly through out-of-date plugins and reused passwords. A handful of habits closes nearly all of it.
My website has been hacked: what should I do first?
Don't delete everything. Take a copy, change passwords, and find out how they got in before you clean up.
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