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How to Manage a WordPress Website

May 17, 2023 By WP Helpline Off

WordPress is the world’s leading content management system (CMS) and has over 28 million downloads globally.

A content management system (CMS) is a tool that allows you to create and maintain websites, online stores and blogs without needing to be technically proficient in web design. WordPress was specifically built to be easy to use for anyone who wants to create a website. It offers a wide selection of pre-designed templates that you can choose from. Once you have chosen a theme, you can start building your website within minutes.

However, as with any other software, there are some hiccups that you might experience. This article will discuss some of the most common issues that every WordPress user encounters and how to deal with them.

Installation Problems

One of the first things that you will encounter when you try to install or use WordPress is a message that says: “This installer could not be found.” If you run into this issue, you will need to consult the documentation, forums or contact the software developer to figure out which one you need to download.

The documentation for WordPress will tell you which one to download. If you follow these instructions, you will end up downloading the right version. While this issue does not seem serious, it can still cause you some headaches. Especially if you are installing WordPress on a server that is running on a different operating system (e.g., Windows vs. Linux). In this case, you will need to make sure that you have downloaded the right version for your specific operating system.

Too Many Scripts (jQuery, etc.)

As a WordPress user, you will notice that the CMS comes with tons of scripts (i.e., software programs) that can enhance your site’s functionality. For instance, the WordPress standard theme uses jQuery (a popular JavaScript library) to provide drag-and-drop page assembly and comments integration. The more plugins (i.e., add-ons) that you activate, the more scripts that will be loaded on your site. This can cause performance issues especially if you have a lot of content.

If you notice that your site is struggling (i.e., loading slowly) with too many scripts, you can disable them one-by-one to see which ones are causing the issue. Once you have identified the culprit(s), you can remove them or deactivate them. This is a common source of hiccups for WordPress users and site owners because they often mistake the various scripts for being necessary. In reality, some of them are very useful and can speed up your website. However, these are the kind of things that you need to figure out with the help of Google.

File Upload Problems

WordPress allows you to upload and store files on your site easily through a built-in file manager. This makes it extremely convenient for site owners who want to add more content to their site on a regular basis. If you follow the correct steps, you will not encounter any trouble when uploading files.

Unfortunately, not all users behave properly when it comes to file uploads. There are several potential causes for this issue including but not limited to:

  • The site has insecure permissions
  • You are using an outdated browser
  • The server is running out of space
  • The account that you are using to upload files is not activated”

Once you have identified the problem, you can work with your web host (or System Administrator) to fix it. In most cases, this will be a very easy fix and will not require you to make any changes. Just follow the instructions provided by the web host and you will be up and running in no time.

Database Errors

As a WordPress user, you may encounter errors when trying to log in to your database (e.g., WordPress database errors). If you encounter this issue, you will need to consult the documentation, forums or contact the developer to figure out which part of the CMS is breaking down. There are several potential causes for this issue including but not limited to:

  • The site has insecure permissions
  • Your web host is temporarily down.

    • Once you have identified the problem, you can work with your web host to fix it. In most cases, this will be a very easy fix and will not require you to make any changes. Just follow the instructions provided by the web host and you will be up and running in no time.

    Unable to Install WordPress

    WordPress is a very popular CMS and there are usually several reasons why you might not be able to install it on your computer or server. For example, you might not have the necessary permissions or might have a virus that is preventing the installation from completing. If you have tried several times and still have not been able to successfully install WordPress, you will need to consult the documentation, forums or contact the developer to figure out which one you need to download.

    The documentation for WordPress will tell you which one to download. If you follow these instructions, you will end up downloading the right version. While this issue does not seem serious, it can still cause you some headaches. Especially if you are installing WordPress on a server that is running on a different operating system (e.g., Windows vs. Linux). In this case, you will need to make sure that you have downloaded the right version for your specific operating system.

    Why is My Site Loading so Slowly?

    If you have a WordPress website that is performing slowly, there are several reasons why this could happen. The first thing that you will need to do is figure out which part of the CMS is causing the issue. Once you have identified the problem, you can work with your web host to fix it. Sometimes, this can be as simple as upgrading your website’s hosting package.

    Another common problem that WordPress users encounter is bloated web pages. If you have a lot of content that you are displaying on your site, it will most certainly affect the performance. You can try out some of the plugins (e.g., Speed Up WordPress) that are available for free to see if this improves the performance of your site. If it does, then you can decide to install them on your site. However, keep in mind that once you activate these plugins, they will start modifying your site’s code and this could cause potential future issues. Especially if you are not a developer or a technical person who is familiar with JavaScript, jQuery and other scripting languages.

    Can I Use WordPress on My iPhone/iPad?

    Yes, you can use WordPress on your iPhone or iPad for reading blogs and posting to social media platforms (e.g., Twitter). To use WordPress on your iOS device, you will need to install WordPress.org app from the App Store. Once you have installed it, you will need to log in to your account and start building a WordPress web page. To keep things simple, we have included a video (at the end of this article) to show you how to get started with WordPress on your iPhone.

    To keep things short, we have decided to skip over some of the more common issues that WordPress users encounter (e.g., slow loading times and errors when trying to log in to the database). If you are facing these issues and have tried the various troubleshooting steps mentioned above without relief, it might be a good idea to upgrade your hosting package or look for a different web host.

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