Field Notes

WordPress tips & guides

Practical answers to the WordPress problems that keep business owners up at night. Written from real client work, not theory.

Security

WordPress Malware Cleanup: How to Recover a Hacked Site Fast

A step-by-step guide to WordPress malware cleanup. Learn how to diagnose the hack, clean your server, and secure your site to prevent future infections.

May 2, 20263 min read
Crash Recovery

Why Did My WordPress Site Crash After a Plugin Update? (And How to Fix It)

Your WordPress site went down right after a plugin update. Here is exactly why this happens and the step-by-step process to diagnose and recover your site fast.

Apr 28, 20264 min read
Speed Optimization

How to Speed Up a Slow WordPress Website (The Real Fix, Not a Caching Plugin)

Is your WordPress site slow? Installing a caching plugin is not the answer. Here is the real process for diagnosing and fixing WordPress performance problems for lasting results.

Apr 25, 20264 min read
SEO

Why Is No One Finding My WordPress Site on Google? (A Technical SEO Audit Guide)

If your WordPress site is invisible on Google, here are the most common technical SEO problems causing it — and how to diagnose and fix each one.

Apr 18, 20265 min read
WordPress Development

My WordPress Site Looks Outdated: How to Modernize Without Losing SEO or Content

Want to redesign your WordPress site without losing your Google rankings or existing content? Here is the right way to plan and execute a WordPress redesign.

Apr 15, 20265 min read
Maintenance

Why You Need a WordPress Developer on Retainer (And What That Actually Includes)

What is a WordPress maintenance retainer, what does it cost, and why is having a developer on call better than fixing problems after they've already broken your site?

Apr 10, 20265 min read

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