WordPress, one switch at a time.
Plain guides to the settings WordPress ships with: what they do, what they cost you, and how to turn them off, with or without a plugin.
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Security
Is Your WordPress debug.log Public? Check and Fix It
A public wp-content/debug.log hands out server paths, plugin lists and sometimes personal data. A ten-second check, and how to move the log out of reach.
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Security
PHP Files in the WordPress Uploads Folder: What They Mean
The uploads folder should hold only media. How to find PHP files there, tell harmless ones from back doors, remove them and stop PHP running in uploads.
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Security
How to Check If Your WordPress Core Files Were Modified
Core files never change between updates, so a file that differs from the official release is a warning sign. Check with WP-CLI or without SSH, and what to do next.
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Security
php2shell: How to Check If Your WordPress Site’s PHP Is Patched
Two critical PHP flaws (CVE-2026-109618, CVE-2026-109619) were fixed on 21 October 2026. Find your site's real PHP version, see if it is fixed, and what to ask your host.
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Tracking
Set Up WooCommerce Conversion Tracking for GA4 and Meta Pixel
Track WooCommerce purchases in Google Analytics 4 and Meta Pixel without a bloated plugin. Here's the clean GTM-based approach.
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Frontend
Add a Top Notification Bar to WordPress (No Page Builder Needed)
Need a site-wide announcement bar for sales, maintenance notices, or important updates? Here's how to add one to WordPress without a page builder.
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Maintenance
How to Recover a Broken WordPress Site (Emergency Guide)
White screen of death? Fatal error? WordPress recovery mode not working? Here's your emergency guide to getting back in when everything is broken.
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Security
Why WordPress Login Error Messages Help Hackers
WordPress tells attackers if a username exists by showing different error messages. Here's how to replace those hints with a generic message.
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Frontend
Change the Site Title That Appears in Browser Tabs
WordPress shows your site title and tagline in browser tabs and search results. Here's how to control exactly what appears — with and without SEO plugins.
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Frontend
Add a Favicon to Your WordPress Site (The Right Way)
A missing favicon makes your site look unfinished. Here's how to add one properly in WordPress — covering browser tabs, bookmarks, and mobile home screens.