Category: WordPress

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. […]

How do I Change my WordPress Password?

There are a couple of ways to change your Password.   Main Login Screen: Click on the Lost your password? link when signing in.   Administrator Dashboard: 1. Select Users 2. Select All Users 3. Click on the relevant User Name and the Edit User window will open 4. Scroll down to Account Management 5. New Password 6. Click Generate Password buttonNOTE:: You can overwrite the automatically generated password by typing in your New Password in the box displayed. 7. Click Update User   Other Methods: For the more advanced User, you can also get a new password via:- the Automatic Emailer- the MySQL command line where you can get an MD5 hash of your password- if you have phpMyAdmin access to your database- through  FTP- via WP C […]

How do I Upload a WordPress Theme?

First establish whether you want a Free WordPress Theme, or a Paid for Theme plugin, as offered by third parties (ensure that your chosen theme is mobile-responsive). The free WordPress themes, cover a variety of topic-specific styled websites; Blogs, Business, Food, Magazines, Music, Portfolios, Travel, Wedding. WordPress also provides a theme search facility where one is able to look under layouts, styles, subject matter, etc. Once you have selected your WordPress theme, whether Free or Paid for, just click the Install button. […]

What are 'Not Recommended' WordPress Plugins?

All WordPress website owners and users must ensure that they keep themselves abreast of any WordPress Plugin vulnerabilities PRIOR to Installing, Updating or Activating a WordPress Plugin on their WordPress website. Domains.co.za will not be held liable for any WordPress plugins that may cause any vulnerability issues of whatsoever nature on a WordPress site. Domains.co.za does not guarantee the functionality or speed of your WordPress site due to installed plugins. Top WordPress Plugins that have been shown to have a vulnerability of whatsoever nature are listed below in alphabetical order, plugins that are no longer available are listed separately. (For a complete list of Incompatible Plugins, please refer to WordPress Supp […]

How do I Update the WordPress Plugin from my cPanel Control Panel?

Login to your cPanel Control Panel 1. Select WordPress Manager 2. Scroll down the page to Current Installations 3. Click on the Admin icon The WordPress Dashboard will now be displayed, if there are any plugins that you have installed that now require updating, these will be reflected under Home and alongside the Plugin item on the menu. There will be a number reflected in a red dot to alert you. 1. Select Plugins 2. A list of all Installed Plugins will be displayed 3. Plugins to be Updated will be indicated 4. Click on the Update button for the plugin to be updated
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Why am I getting a White Screen on my WordPress website?

A White Screen is a common error on a Content Management System (CMS), this may happen either within WordPRess, or when trying to login. There are three types of PHP or database errors that can cause this; 1. a third-party software is incompatible with WordPress 2. a conflict caused between an installed theme and a plugin 3. the WordPress theme file is missing Please refer: How to fix your WordPress White Screen problem. […]

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