The pros and cons of AI assisted development
The last couple of years has seen a massive increase in the use of AI to develop software. Developers tend […]
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The Mystery of Empty Folders in Your Updraft Plus Backups: Should You Worry?
Wondering why your UpdraftPlus backup ZIP files contain empty folders? Don’t panic — it’s normal! Learn why your WordPress backups look like this and how to check they’re safe and complete.
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Fixing the {hash} in WordPress LIKE queries.
Have you ever tried to search WordPress custom fields using a meta_query with ‘LIKE’ — and found that no results
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Key Configuration Settings in the WP Config File
The wp-config.php file is one of the most critical components in a WordPress installation. It acts as the bridge between
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Looking for malware redirects…the hard way.
A malware redirect is what happens when a piece of malware on the website redirects you to another site, rather
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Why have a minimally functional Theme?
It may seem strange to want a Theme on your site that only has the absolute minimum required functionality. There
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Why Minify?
You will often encounter the words ‘Minification’ and ‘Minify’ when dealing with WordPress optimisation. Minification can be a valuable tool
Installing WordPress Plugins
Installing a WordPress plugin is a straightforward process, but it’s essential to understand each step to ensure the plugin is
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Toolsforthinking Plugin Design Philosophy
During my time as a WordPress developer, I have used hundreds of different plugins with varying degrees of success and
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