Posts tagged: database
Optimize WordPress Performance with wp-config.php
As you may recall, there are a ton of configuration tricks available for the WordPress wp-config.php
file. So many in fact, that I think many people may have missed some of the choice definitions aimed at optimizing WordPress performance. In this post, we’ll explore the best ways to improve your site’s performance with WordPress’ wp-config.php
file.
Spam Link Injection Hacked (and How I Hopefully Fixed It)
Just recently my other blog CSS-Tricks was hacked. I first found out by a very helpful reader emailing me a screenshot from the mobile version of my site.
WordPress Configuration Tricks
Many WordPress users know the wp-config.php
file as the key to the WordPress database. It is where you set the database name, username, password, and location (among other things like security keys, database prefix, and localized language).
Here’s a screenshot of wp-config.php
(aka the WordPress configuration file) for those who may not yet be familiar:
Edit Your Options from the WordPress Admin
Ever needed to update an option in your database without having to log into your control panel or phpMyAdmin? WordPress provides you with an easy way to view, edit and update your database options table (wp_options
) by simply opening the following URL in your browser: