5 Common Errors That Can Block Your WordPress (And How to Avoid Them)
Your WordPress site is one of your most valuable digital assets. However, a small mistake can lock you out. Here are the 5 most common errors that can block your site and, most importantly, how to prevent them.
1. Incompatible or Faulty Plugins
Updating plugins without checking compatibility or installing plugins from untrusted sources can cause your site to break.
How to avoid it: Always keep your plugins updated from the official repository and ensure they are compatible with your WordPress version.
2. Errors in the .htaccess File
Manual changes to the .htaccess file or configuration issues can break permalinks or block access to your site.
Solution: Always make a backup before editing. If an error occurs, CrashGuard PRO can restore the .htaccess and fix permalinks with just one click.
3. Failed Theme Updates
Installing poorly coded themes or those incompatible with your WordPress version can cause the dreaded "white screen of death."
How to avoid it: Always test updates or theme changes in a staging environment before applying them to your live site.
4. Manual Changes to the wp-config.php File
Adding unverified code to this critical file can completely break your website.
Tip: Only edit this file if you know what you're doing, and always keep a backup before making changes.
5. Cache Issues
A misconfigured cache system can prevent your site from displaying recent updates or even make it appear offline.
Solution: Clearing the cache after making major changes usually resolves these issues. CrashGuard PRO lets you clear WordPress cache instantly with one click.
Be Prepared Before It’s Too Late!
Errors are inevitable, but being prepared is the key. With CrashGuard, you’ll have emergency tools to restore your site in minutes—without needing FTP access or technical skills.
CrashGuard Lite (Free):
- Instantly deactivate all plugins (including itself) in case of critical failure.
CrashGuard PRO (Premium):
- Get a secret URL via email to deactivate plugins remotely.
- Fix broken permalinks and restore .htaccess automatically.
- Switch to a default WordPress theme with one click.
- Clear WordPress cache for better performance.
- Logging system: Track actions via crashguard-pro-log.txt
- Priority support included.
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