WordPress Troubleshooting¶
Start here when a WordPress site shows an error, reports an outdated PHP version, has SSL trouble, or behaves differently after an update. Capture the exact message, affected URL, and recent changes before making fixes.
Common Starting Points¶
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PHP update warning
Resolve the WordPress PHP Update Recommended warning from Site Health.
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SSL and HTTPS
Confirm WordPress uses HTTPS consistently after a certificate is available.
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Website errors
Match common server and PHP errors to the likely next step.
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Staging
Test larger fixes on a copy before changing the live site.
Before Fixing A Live Site¶
- Confirm whether the site is fully down or only one page is affected.
- Check what changed recently: updates, PHP version, plugins, theme, DNS, or SSL.
- Create or confirm a recent backup.
- Review the error message or
error_log. - Test critical workflows after the fix.
Contact Fused if the site is down, WordPress admin is inaccessible, or the rollback path is unclear.