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How To Remove WordPress Sample Comments And Sample Posts

This article covers how to remove WordPress sample comments that automatically setup when installing WordPress. An example of this is the “Hello World” post. Although these serve as placeholders to illustrate how your content will display, they should be deleted before publishing your website. The article is a supplement to our You Tube video: Fresh Start for Your WordPress Site: Remove Sample Content (Quick & Easy!) How to Remove WordPress Sample Comments and PostsSign in to your Domains.co.za AccountAccess WordPress from your Domains.co.za AccountSteps to Remove WordPress Sample Posts Bulk Deleting Posts (If Applicable) Steps to Remove WordPress Sample Comments Bulk Deleting Comments Additional Information: Managing S […]

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How To Upgrade WordPress Hosting

To upgrade WordPress Hosting, you must be logged in to your Domains.co.za Account. Upgrade WordPress HostingHow to Choose the Right Hosting Plan for Your WebsiteAdditional InformationWhat is WordPress Hosting?Benefits of Upgrading WordPress HostingBackupTest Your WebsiteMonitor Your Site’s PerformanceLogin 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 Upgrade WordPress Hosting Click “Manage Services” on the Menu. Select “WordPress Hosting” from the dropdown Menu. Select your new plan and choose the Domain’s hosting you wish to upgrade. At the bottom of the page select “Proceed to Ca […]

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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. Please use Port 0 when connecting through to the Domains.co.za socket. 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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How To Install A WordPress Theme

This article is in support of our You Tube video: Dress Up Your Site: How to Install a New WordPress Theme. Installing a WordPress Theme is a simple operation that may drastically change your website’s feel and appearance. The procedure is simple and effective, regardless of whether your goal is to develop a distinctive website from the start or update your site’s design with a contemporary touch. This comprehensive tutorial shows you how to install a new WordPress Theme to make your WordPress website look exactly as you want. Follow these simple instructions to quickly install and activate a new WordPress Theme that will give your website a modern, updated look. This article assumes that you are already logged in to your […]

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What Are WordPress Not Recommended 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 Not Recommended Plugins:Additional InformationLogin 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 Top WordPress Not Re […]

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How To Update The WordPress Plugin From 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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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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