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• Search your WooCommerce site database

  Searching the WordPress database on your WooCommerce site can help you quickly find and manage important information, like product details, order histories, and customer data. Where does your site database store WooCommerce information? In your WooCommerce database, specific tables organize and store key information. Here’s a quick look at where to find essential data: Some […]

• The .htaccess file

  The .htaccess file is a configuration file used on web servers running the Apache software. It’s important because it helps manage how your website behaves. For instance, you can use it to set up URL redirects, control access to your site’s files, and enhance security measures. Here’s why the .htaccess file is crucial for your […]

• Troubleshoot payment errors

  Troubleshooting payment errors can depend on the payment gateway you are using and how it is set up or might be specific to your site or customer. WooCommerce comes with a number of built-in payment options and you can also see the payment gateways available in the WooCommerce.com Marketplace. Common errors and their causes When […]

• Understanding the WordPress wp-config.php file

  The wp-config.php file is a core configuration file for WordPress. It contains essential settings that allow your website to connect to its database and function properly. This file is created when you first set up WordPress, and it stores information such as: You’ll find the wp-config.php file in the root directory of your WordPress installation. […]

• Use FTP to manage your WooCommerce site

  FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a method to transfer files between a client and a server over the internet or a local network. In the context of managing a WordPress site, such as those running WooCommerce, FTP allows you to upload, download, or modify files directly on your web server.  This can be particularly useful […]

• WordPress functions

  In WooCommerce and WordPress, functions are blocks of code that perform specific tasks on your website, like displaying posts or adding products to a cart. They streamline complex processes, making your website run more efficiently and consistently. By using functions, you can avoid repeating code, keeping your site’s backend clean and manageable. Think of functions as […]

• WordPress nonces

  The term “nonce” stands for “number used once.” It is a security measure used to ensure that a specific request or submission cannot be reused maliciously.  This one-time number helps protect websites from various types of attacks, such as forgery, by making sure each transaction or session is unique and temporarily valid. Why do sites […]