Jason G.

This could very well be an issue with one of your site’s plugins. Often, this can be an issue with a caching plugin (such as W3 Total Cache). I would probably rename my plugins folder first (such as plugins.old). Then, test and see if you can log back in. If you are using a caching plugin, there may be other files you also need to delete. Try referencing this link: w3 total cache error.

I use an .htaccess file on both of my sites. I am using them to secure files, hotlink protection, etc. I do not have any specified password in either of mine. From my testing, the backups are sporadic. Sometimes the backup will run and produce a file and other times, the backup will not produce anything. In either scenario, they always run to completion. I would be curious if this is an issue with the web host server.

Hi audreycolette,
I am not certain what is going to work best, but if you have access to your site’s control panel and / or FTP, you should be able to rename your sub-folder easily. Then, try going to the new URL. If renaming still does not resolve the issue, you may want to delete your current install and re-install WordPress. Just make sure your site URL matches your Login URL + /wp-admin/ or wp-login.php. Hope this helps!

@ istein
Totally agree with your input.

@jamaicafinance
If your site is using a WAMP server, it is local or on your computer. You will need to “publish” it to your web host’s server in order for the public to see it. Hope that helps!

@mc Sask
Do you have an example we can review? I have seen issues with media files not opening whenever a site uses a CDN and the matching URL is not included on the page / post.

@ bfairfax
Are you using a caching plugin on your site? I experienced the 500 error earlier today as well and after deactivating the plugins, I was able to re-access my site. You could try deactivating them all and assuming you can get back in, you can then narrow it down one by one.

Also agree with @laliz. I would definitely re-create your .htaccess file if you cannot find it and re-save your permalinks.

Hope this helps!

You can still experience slowness due to plugins and content (especially media) if the files are large. I always install a caching plugin depending on which web host I use. Content Delivery Networks (CDN’s) help out a lot as well if you have lots of images to display.

In addition to checking your plugins, I would consider getting WP Rocket. It is a premium plugin ($39 a year), but I have read really great reviews on it. Here is their site if you would like to check it out: https://wp-rocket.me/pricing/

Hope this helps!

@ CrackingAce
You could also try using a CDN for your media (image files) as well as reviewing your plugins. Also, I would maybe check to see if your wp-config.php file includes the following:
define(‘WP_MEMORY_LIMIT’, ‘256MB’);
This allows WordPress to use more PHP memory. Though, you may have allocated enough already. Lastly, I might research wp-includes/functions.php; you may just try replacing your wp-includes folder. Hope this helps!

Digging into WordPress by Chris Coyier and Jeff Starr as well as The Tao of WordPress by Jeff Starr would be great books to read. You will also want to always reference the WordPress Codex. Justin Tadlock also has some really good insights on his blog. Hope this helps!

@ebar
@d4z_c0nf
I had the same issue with any kind of link opening in new windows. So I tried the suggestions you all gave and just Checking and Unchecking the Link Style and Effects settings worked great for my site! Thanks!

This appears to work well if you’re using the built-in WP Gallery (as you mention above). Just tried it out and works great! Thanks!

I used href=”#top” in place of “#” since you cannot read what posted previously. Thanks!

Thanks for your update! This helps. If you ever have a showcase, please let me know. I would be glad to submit one.

Also, I was able to find a “work around” for the Back to Top option. In case others are interested:

/* Add to header php file */
Back to Top /* Add to footer php file */

Then, I just styled the Back to Top element. Hope this helps!

Not sure what CSS you have tried or if this CSS will help with proportion… however, it does help with making an image “responsive” to mobile devices, etc. Try adding or verifying you have the following:
img {
border: none;
width: auto\9; /* ie8 */
max-width: 100%;
height: auto;
}

This has worked well for me. Hope this helps!

Hi Loanna,
If you go to Appearance > Customize, you will see an option for Layout. There you can set your Main Content Width to a greater percentage. This will make your right side widget smaller and your main content area larger. Also, I would just verify you’re changing the padding on the main content element. Hope this helps!
Jason