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Category: WordPress

How do I use Redis with my WordPress Hosting

In this tutorial, we will learn how about the redis database and how to access it. When purchasing a hosting plan which includes Redis Caching, a redis sock is created for the hosting plan. This redis socket can be found here: /home//.redis/redis.sock When configuring redis for your WordPress application, ensure to use socket mode and specify the path above. Disable any TCP or PORT 6379 settings as all communication with the redis database will be done through the socket. Redis has been configured to allow up to 20 databases per cPanel account. These databases start at 0 and go up to 19.The default database is 0. […]

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What is WordPress Error – Timing is Out and how do I fix it?

A common WordPress error is: Connection Timed Out This is caused by possible resource limits, usually as a result of large plugins, theme function issues, and exhausted PHP memory limits.   This error can be fixed in very easy ways: 1. Increase the memory limit of PHP. This will enable to meet large plugin resources successfully. 2. Deactivate all plugins and then carefully remove the one that is causing the problem. 3. Switch to a default WordPress theme to identify if there are any problems caused by the theme itself.   Another cause of the timeout error is a low Maximum Execution Time value, that will cause the process to end before it is completed. This can be resolved by editing the Maximum Execution Time value within […]

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What is WordPress Error – Memory Limit and how do I fix it?

When your WordPress site requires more memory than the default allocated memory, you will see this error message: Fatal error: Allowed memory size of 33554432 bytes exhausted (tried to allocate 2348617 bytes) in /home/xxx/public_html/wp-includes/plugin.php on line xxx 1. There are a number of methods to correct this. We will discuss the most basic ones below: – Check within your Hosting account (either Direct Admin or cPanel) – Go to Select PHP Version and select Options – Increase your Memory Limit – example if it is set to 512 MB, increase to 2 GB. – Click Apply   2. If you still experience the same issue, this could be related to a Memory_Limit set within your WordPress files themselves. This is usually within the wp-con […]

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Do I need a Privacy Policy on my WordPress Blog site?

Yes, Privacy Policies are ALWAYS required when a third-party service is used to collect analytical data from your visitors and website performance. Should your website not be using a third party service to collect data, you are under no obligation to have a Privacy Policy in place. However, it is considered good web business practice to have a Privacy Policy page for transparency purposes, which actually states ‘that no personal data is collected,’ etc.. Please be aware that some third-party services; e.g. Google Analytics use cookies to collect information about visitors (and their online behaviour) to your website, have a Privacy Policy as a Term of Service and will require you to have it on your website. Similarly, Google […]

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If I take WordPress Hosting, can I keep my Domain Name and Email Accounts with my current provider?

Yes, you can. You can have your Warp-Speed WordPress Hosting on our Domains.co.za infrastructure and keep your domain name and email accounts with your current provider. Please Note: that you will have to ask your provider to Point your DNS settings to your WordPress website. Should you require assistance, or wish to transfer your domain across to us as well, please speak to our Sales Team and they will advise you. […]

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What is WordPress and Managed WordPress Hosting?

WordPress is a free Open-Source, user-friendly, template-driven, online resource tool for creating a variety of different websites. It is called a Content Management System (CMS) and has a variety of Plugins that can be of added benefit to create various design-enhancing aspects that will make your website work for you. It is more beneficial to consider making use of a Managed WordPress Hosting Plan, as it can assist in making maintenance of your WordPress website an easier process. A Managed WordPress Hosting environment will ensure that your provider maintains the most current version of WordPress. However, please bear in mind that the User must ensure that they update ALL plugins that they may have used for their WordPress […]

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Does WordPress have Free Templates?

WordPress does have free templates and they are all Responsive Templates, meaning that they will adjust according to the viewing platform, i.e. mobile device, iPad, PC, etc. WordPress Themes and Templates cover a variety of website styles as well as website types. […]

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Can I Install WordPress on my PC?

Yes, you can. Installing WordPress on your computer provides an alternative environment in which to test updates, themes and plugins before going live. Domains.co.za Premium WordPress Hosting solution does offer a Staging Area for testing prior to publishing, the convenience of having it on your computer is that allows you to modify your WordPress site while offline. […]

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