Cleanup
Articles about cleanup on WordPress: what each setting does, why it matters, and how to change it.
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Cleanup
What Is the RSD Link in WordPress and Can You Remove It?
WordPress adds an RSD (Really Simple Discovery) link to every page for remote editing. Nobody uses it anymore. Here's how to safely remove it.
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Windows Live Writer Manifest in WordPress — Safe to Remove?
WordPress still ships with a Windows Live Writer manifest link in every page. The software was discontinued in 2017. Here's how to remove the dead link.
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Cleanup
WordPress Shortlinks in Head: What They Are and How to Remove
WordPress generates shortlinks for every post and adds them to your HTML head. They're rarely useful and add clutter. Here's how to remove them.
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Remove the REST API Link from WordPress Head
WordPress adds a REST API discovery link to every page's HTML head. It reveals your API endpoint to anyone. Here's how to remove it while keeping the API working.
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WordPress Attachment Pages Are Thin Content — How to Fix
Every image you upload to WordPress gets its own URL as an "attachment page." These thin-content pages hurt your SEO. Here's how to disable them.
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Should You Disable Author Pages in WordPress?
WordPress creates author archive pages for every user. On single-author sites, they duplicate your blog page. Here's when and how to disable them.
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How to Disable the WordPress Search Feature
If your WordPress site doesn't need a search box, the built-in search creates security risks and unnecessary query load. Here's how to disable it completely.
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WordPress Keeps Pinging Itself — How to Stop Self-Pingbacks
Every time you link to your own posts, WordPress sends itself a pingback. That means extra HTTP requests and spam comments on your own content. Here's the fix.
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How to Completely Disable Comments in WordPress (Without a Plugin Mess)
Most business sites don't need WordPress comments. Here's how to fully disable them — menus, templates, feeds, and all — without installing 5 plugins.
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Does Your WordPress Site Need RSS? Probably Not — Here’s How to Disable It
WordPress generates multiple RSS feeds by default. Most business sites don't need them. Here's how to disable RSS and clean up your site's output.