This reference guide describes the key directories found in a typical Linux installation - such as Ubuntu. Understanding their purpose can help you navigate the Linux file system. Directory Purpose…

The wp-config.php file in WordPress is one of the first files loaded each time a page is viewed. It contains database settings and encryption keys - in the wrong hands…

The following PHP can be used to test if a web server can make a https connection through a proxy server. This can be useful if you need to test…

I'm not interested in getting into the technical aspects of setting up a VPS as a web server - instead I choose to use DigitalOcean and ServerPilot to get me…

When WordPress is installing updates - whether that be plugin updates or WordPress updates - the site is temporarily put in maintenance mode, stopping users from loading the website. Instead…

The following cron command line can be used to delete a folder including all sub-folders and files. In this example we'll be deleting a temporary upload folder - it is VERY…

If you're migrating your WordPress site  to a new domain name (URL address) you'll need to update the WordPress configuration. The steps below detail the two ways two update WordPress…

Back in 2014 CloudFlare, a CDN provider, announced free universal SSL for all their users. Which sounds pretty awesome, especially when you can sign up and use it on their…

Usually to reset the password of any WordPress account you would use the link “Lost your password?” in the login screen. However, sometimes this isn't an option - perhaps the…