Checking WordPress canonical URLs after migration After a migration, canonical URLs should consistently identify the preferred public version of each page. A site can load correctly for visitors while…

Checking a WordPress backup before relying on it A usable backup is one you can restore and verify, not simply a file marked successful. Check that it contains the correct website and matching…

Cleaning expired transients without deleting business data Expired transients are temporary cached values that WordPress or plugins can recreate. Cleaning expired transients can reduce accumulated database…

Configuring a sitemap and checking that it is reachable A sitemap helps search engines discover the public URLs you want considered for indexing. WordPress can provide a core sitemap, while an SEO plugin may…

Creating a manual WordPress files-and-database backup A manual WordPress backup needs both the website files and the correct database. Together they preserve the application, uploaded media, settings and…

Exporting WordPress content for transfer to another site A WordPress content export lets you transfer selected posts, pages and supported content records to another WordPress installation. Use it when the…

Identifying slow third-party scripts on WordPress pages Third-party scripts can add chat, analytics, advertising, maps and payment features, but they can also delay rendering or occupy the browser's main…

Identifying the active WordPress database and table prefix Identify the database actually used by a WordPress installation before exporting, repairing or changing data. Hosting accounts can contain several…

Importing a WordPress WXR export and checking media Import a WXR export into WordPress to bring across supported posts, pages and related content, then verify the transferred media and relationships.…

Measuring WordPress performance before changing settings Measure a slow WordPress workflow before changing settings so you can identify the actual bottleneck and judge whether a change improves it. A single…

Migrating a WordPress site that receives orders or registrations A transactional WordPress migration must preserve orders, accounts, bookings and submissions created while the move is happening. Copying yesterday's…

Moving WordPress from a subdirectory to the domain root Moving a site from an address such as https://example.com/site/ to https://example.com/ changes both routing and stored links. Decide whether you want…

Performing a serialisation-safe WordPress search and replace Use a serialisation-aware search-and-replace tool when changing URLs stored in a WordPress database. It can update values inside structured plugin and…

Planning WordPress backups and staging before a change A backup gives you a recovery point, while staging gives you a place to test. Use both before changes that could affect a working WordPress site, and…

Planning a WordPress domain change A successful WordPress domain change keeps visitors, logins, media and important integrations working at the new address. Plan DNS, HTTPS, stored URLs…

Preparing a WordPress site for an agency handoff A structured WordPress handoff gives the incoming owner or agency the access and operational knowledge needed to maintain the site without depending on…

Preserving redirects when replacing a WordPress website Preserve a clear map from important old URLs to their relevant replacements when launching a rebuilt WordPress website. Visitors may arrive from…

Reducing excessive autoloaded WordPress options carefully Autoloaded options are settings WordPress loads early so plugins and themes can use them efficiently. Excessive or unusually large autoloaded data can…

Restoring a single piece of content without replacing the live database Recover one damaged page, post or media item with the narrowest suitable method so newer live content and business records remain intact. WordPress…

Testing a migrated WordPress site before changing DNS Test a migrated WordPress copy before public DNS changes so you can find missing files, incompatible plugins and server differences while the existing…

Understanding persistent object caching in WordPress Persistent object caching lets WordPress reuse selected computed values and database results between requests. It can help database-heavy sites, but it…