WordPress Help
Plugins, themes, the block editor, and WordPress tips.
A beginner's tour of your WordPress editor
A plain-English guide to the WordPress editor, covering what each menu item does and where to find things.
3 min readHow to install plugins on your website
Two easy ways to add plugins to your Web60 website, from your dashboard or from WordPress.
4 min readHow to keep your plugins up to date
How to update plugins on your Web60 website, manually or automatically, and why it matters.
3 min readPHP version and settings: how to change them
How to change your PHP version and adjust memory, upload limits, and execution time from Advanced Settings in your Web60 dashboard.
4 min readHow to use maintenance mode on your website
How to turn maintenance mode on and off so visitors see a 'site updating' page while you make changes.
3 min readWhat is debug mode and how to turn it off
What debug mode is, why you might see error messages on your site, and how to turn it off.
5 min readHow to manage plugins and themes from your dashboard
View, activate, deactivate, update, and delete WordPress plugins and themes directly from your Web60 dashboard.
4 min readHow to set up automatic plugin updates
Schedule automatic plugin and theme updates from your Web60 dashboard so your site stays secure without manual work.
4 min readHow to update WordPress to the latest version
Check your current WordPress version and update to the latest release directly from your Web60 dashboard.
4 min readManaging your website database
Your website database stores all your content and settings. Learn how to access and export it from your Web60 dashboard.
5 min readUnderstanding WordPress configuration settings
Learn how to configure WordPress revision limits, trash retention, core auto-updates, and admin performance settings in your Web60 dashboard.
4 min readWhat are post revisions and how to manage them
Learn what WordPress post revisions are, how they affect your database, and how to set a revision limit from your Web60 dashboard.
4 min readHow to adjust PHP memory and upload limits
Learn how to adjust PHP memory limits, upload file sizes, post max size, and execution time from your Web60 dashboard.
4 min readHow to increase the maximum file upload size
Learn how to increase the maximum file upload size in WordPress using the PHP settings in your Web60 dashboard.
4 min readHow to show or hide your site from search engines
Learn how to show or hide your WordPress site from search engines using the visibility toggle in your Web60 dashboard.
4 min readWhat is WordPress Cron and when to switch to server cron
Learn what WordPress Cron is, how it differs from server cron, and when to switch modes in your Web60 dashboard.
4 min readHow to activate, update and delete themes
Learn how to activate, update, and delete WordPress themes from your Web60 dashboard using the Software Manager.
4 min readHow to set a schedule for automatic updates
Learn how to set the time of day for automatic plugin and theme updates to run on your Web60 hosted WordPress site.
4 min readHow to choose which plugins update automatically
Learn how to choose between updating all plugins automatically or selecting specific plugins for automatic updates in your Web60 dashboard.
4 min readHow to reset your WordPress admin password
Learn how to reset your WordPress admin password directly from your Web60 dashboard without needing email access.
3 min readHow to optimise your website database
Learn how to optimise your WordPress database to reclaim unused space and keep your site running efficiently.
3 min readWhat are platform-managed plugins?
Learn what platform-managed plugins are, why they cannot be removed, and how Web60 maintains them for your site.
3 min readUnderstanding background tasks and job progress
Learn how background tasks work in your Web60 dashboard, including job statuses, progress tracking, and troubleshooting failures.
4 min readHow to restore your database without restoring files
How to restore just your database from a backup snapshot, keeping your current theme and plugin files untouched.
4 min readHow to set up scheduled tasks for your website
Learn how to create scheduled tasks that automatically visit a page on your website at regular intervals. Perfect for cache warming, data syncing, and other recurring jobs.
4 min readUnderstanding terminal access levels on Web60
Learn about the two levels of terminal access on Web60 (Standard and Enhanced), what commands each includes, and how to request an upgrade.
4 min readManaging your WordPress site without the AI builder
Everything you need to know about running your WordPress site manually if you chose the Empty WordPress option.
4 min readCan I add an online shop to my Web60 site?
How to set up WooCommerce on your Web60 WordPress site to sell products or services online.
3 min readHow to access your WordPress database
How to open and use the database management tool in your Web60 dashboard to view or edit your WordPress database.
3 min readHow to export your WordPress database
How to create a downloadable copy of your WordPress database for backup or migration purposes.
3 min readHow to import a database backup
How to import a SQL database file into your WordPress site using the database tool in your Web60 dashboard.
4 min readHow to add a new WordPress admin user
Add a new user to your WordPress site with the right role and permissions using the WordPress Dashboard.
4 min readHow to change the language of your WordPress site
Change your WordPress site language, admin interface language, and date formats from the Dashboard settings.
4 min readHow to fix mixed content warnings on your website
Fix mixed content warnings by replacing HTTP URLs with HTTPS across your WordPress database, theme, and plugins.
4 min readHow to fix the WordPress white screen of death
Fix the WordPress white screen of death by enabling debug mode, checking error logs, and isolating faulty plugins or themes.
4 min readHow to fix too many redirects on your website
Fix the ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS error by correcting WordPress URL settings, removing conflicting plugins, and clearing cache.
4 min readUnderstanding WordPress user roles and permissions
Learn what each WordPress user role can do and how to choose the right role for staff, contributors, and developers.
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