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Copy-paste fixes for the WordPress problems that stop you mid-project. Written for developers who need the solution now — not a 3,000-word "what is WordPress" intro.
Why these pages exist: Big WordPress sites give you 2,000 words and 40 screenshots before the answer. We give you the 30-second fix first, then the root cause, then how to prevent it. Same pattern as every other fix page on makuistudio.com.
🚨 Fix Pages
Something broke. Here's how to make it work again.
[Site broke after installing a plugin
Fix: WordPress Plugin Conflict
Two plugins fighting over the same hook, or a plugin that doesn't play well with your setup. Bisect the problem in 5 minutes.
WordPress
Fix it →](https://makuistudio.com/fix/wordpress/plugin-conflict.html)
[Plugin update broke the site
Fix: Plugin Update Broke Site
A plugin updated itself overnight and now nothing works. Roll back to the previous version without losing data.
WordPress
Fix it →](https://makuistudio.com/fix/wordpress/plugin-broke-after-update.html)
[Custom CSS isn't showing up
Fix: Theme CSS Not Applying
You edited the CSS, saved, refreshed, and nothing changed. It's almost always caching, specificity, or the wrong file.
WordPress
Fix it →](https://makuistudio.com/fix/wordpress/theme-css-not-applying.html)
[Child theme changes ignored
Fix: Child Theme Not Overriding
You built a proper child theme and the parent is still winning. Usually one of five specific causes — all listed inside.
WordPress
Fix it →](https://makuistudio.com/fix/wordpress/child-theme-not-working.html)
[Site got slow after adding plugins
Fix: Plugin Slowing Down Site
Every plugin runs on every page load. Find the ones actually costing you seconds — not the ones that look heavy.
WordPress
Fix it →](https://makuistudio.com/fix/wordpress/plugin-slowing-site.html)
[Unsure what's safe to delete
Fix: Remove Plugins Safely
Deleting a plugin can leave orphaned database rows and broken shortcodes. Here's the safe removal order.
WordPress
Fix it →](https://makuistudio.com/fix/wordpress/remove-plugins-safely.html)
📘 How-to Guides
Workflows that prevent the problems in the first place.
[Systematic debugging
How to Diagnose a Plugin Conflict
The full workflow: WP_DEBUG, error logs, hook tracing, and the bisect method. Works even on live sites.
How-to
Read guide →](https://makuistudio.com/how-to/wordpress/diagnose-plugin-conflict.html)
[Recovery workflow
How to Roll Back a Plugin Update
Manual rollback, WP Rollback plugin, and the WP-CLI approach. Includes how to prevent auto-updates from surprising you.
How-to
Read guide →](https://makuistudio.com/how-to/wordpress/rollback-plugin-update.html)
[Testing workflow
How to Test a Theme Before Going Live
Staging setup, safe theme switching, and what to check before you flip the production switch.
How-to
Read guide →](https://makuistudio.com/how-to/wordpress/test-theme-before-live.html)
[Decision framework
How to Choose a Theme for Speed
Not "best themes" — the criteria developers use to evaluate a theme's performance before committing to it.
How-to
Read guide →](https://makuistudio.com/how-to/wordpress/choose-theme-for-speed.html)
🚧 More Coming
Same pattern, growing section. Here's what's next.
White screen of death
Fix: WordPress White Screen
Fatal PHP error, memory limit, or plugin crash. Recover without losing data.
WordPress
Coming soon
Database connection error
Fix: Error Establishing Database
Credentials, host, port, or corrupted tables. Diagnose in order of likelihood.
WordPress
Coming soon
Uploads failing
Fix: Media Upload Fails
Permissions, memory, or server limits. The exact settings to check.
WordPress
Coming soon
404 on all pages except home
Fix: WordPress Permalinks 404
.htaccess rules, mod_rewrite, or Nginx config. One-line fix in most cases.
WordPress
Coming soon
Admin login broken
Fix: Can't Access WordPress Admin
Redirect loop, cookie issue, or plugin lockout. Multiple recovery paths.
WordPress
Coming soon
Scheduled posts fail
Fix: Missed Schedule Error
Cron, timezone, or server config. The three causes and how to test each.
WordPress
Coming soon
📖 How to use these pages
1
Match the symptom, not the cause
You don't need to know what's wrong. Find the page that matches what you're seeing — "site broke," "CSS not applying," "slow site."
2
Read the 30-second fix
Every fix page opens with the fastest safe answer. Copy it, apply it, verify.
3
Follow up with the how-to guide
Each fix links to the deeper workflow. If the fix worked, the how-to prevents it recurring.
4
Request a fix
Stuck on something not listed? Contact us with the exact symptom. WordPress fixes are added weekly.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Are these fixes safe to run on a live site?
Every fix lists the risk level. The "deactivate plugins" approach is always safe. Fixes that touch the database are marked and include a backup step first. If a fix would take down a live site, we say so upfront.
Do these work with WordPress multisite?
Most do. Fixes that differ on multisite are marked with a "Multisite" note. Network-activated plugins work differently from site-activated plugins — the fix pages call this out.
What about classic themes vs block themes?
Where the fix differs, we cover both. Theme CSS issues are common to both; child theme fixes have block-theme-specific notes when they matter. Block themes don't use style.css the same way, and the fix pages explain this.
Do you cover page builders like Elementor, Divi, Bricks?
Only when the fix is builder-agnostic. Page-builder-specific issues are their own ecosystem and there are already good resources for those. We focus on the WordPress core problems underneath.
Why not just use WP-CLI for everything?
WP-CLI is great when you have it. But most developers don't have shell access on shared hosting. Every fix page includes both the WP-CLI command (when applicable) and the file-manager/admin alternative.
Is this a replacement for WordPress support?
No. For plugin-specific bugs, the plugin author's support forum is still the right place. These pages help you identify which plugin is at fault and how to work around it while waiting for the developer.
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