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Category: WordPress

How To Use Redis With 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 – 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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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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Can I Have WordPress Hosting If My Domain Is With Another Provider?

Yes, you can signup up for Domains.co.za WordPress Hosting if your domain is with another provider. This guide will show you the different options and additional information on connecting your site to your new WordPress Hosting server. WordPress Hosting if Domain Provider is DifferentTransfer DomainAdjust DNS RecordsConfigure WordPress Hosting Server SettingsAdditional InformationConnecting to Your WordPress SiteTransferring to WordPress Hosting WordPress Hosting if Domain Provider is Different If your domain and emails are managed separately, you have a couple of choices when it comes to hosting your WordPress website with us. Transfer Domain The easiest option is to transfer your domain (along with your linked email accoun […]

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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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How To Fix A WordPress White Screen

Due to the fact that your White Screen is caused by a software conflict, you will have to work through a process of elimination. This is where the Domains.co.za Premium WordPress Hosting packages are great, as you can use the Staging Area which has a duplicate of your website, thus allowing you to upload any new plugins, themes, or update existing ones to first ensure that there are no conflicts before going publishing it live.   Clear out Browsing History / Cache: 1. Go to your Browsers History and clear all cookies, saved data and history files. 2. Close the browser, wait a minute or so and then reopen it. 3. If you still cannot see your website, then move on to the next step.   If it happened while you were working in Wo […]

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What are the Writing Settings on my WordPress Blog site?

The options available under Writing are: 1. Formatting – convert text emoticons to graphics and invalid XHTML can be corrected by WordPress 2. Default Post Category 3. Default Post Format 4. Post via Email – this is a specific ‘secret’ email that you set up with POP3 access and EVERYTHING sent to this email address will automatically be posted to your Blog. 5. Update Services – WordPress will automatically notify the site update services as listed, when a new post is published. These can be multiple service URLs. […]

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How To Fix A Missing Theme Error Message

An error message: Missing Theme, on the frontend of your website could be as a result of developing your website on a local testing environment and not correctly transferring the theme files to the live version. 1. Re-upload all theme files via SFTP – if you still see a white screen then please follow the following steps: 2. To make doubly sure that it is not the WordPress theme – go to your Control Panel’s File Manager 3. Locate the wp-content folder 4. Rename the the theme folder to disable it 5. If the theme was the issue, you should now be able to Login to the website via wp-admin   To rectify this, there are a few choices open: 1. Select a completely different theme 2. Roll the WordPress theme back to the previous versi […]

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How To Change WordPress Reading Settings

This article covers the steps on how to change WordPress Reading settings. The Reading Settings enable you to modify the emails you send, adjust the Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feed, and personalise your WordPress website.  How to Change WordPress Reading SettingsAccess WordPress DashboardSite SettingsBlog Pages Related PostsRSS Feed SettingsAdditional InformationWhy Change WordPress Reading Settings?RSS FeedsLogin to Domains.co.za AccountAccess WordPress from your Domains.co.za DashboardAccess WordPress via cPanel from your Domains.co.za AccountWordPress can be Accessed Online via cPanel How to Change WordPress Reading Settings Access WordPress Dashboard To access these options, navigate to your WordPress Dashboar […]

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