Over the course of the next few months, we will be updating our shared hosting servers from using PHP v5.6 as default to PHP v7.2. Any domains set to use the default version of PHP will be updated during this process. The upgrade from v5.6 to v7.2 is required as v5.6 is now end of life and […]
Category: WordPress
General queries related to Wordpress along with guides for common wordpress tasks such as upgrading, installing wordpress and troubleshooting issues.
Migrating WordPress using the All-In-One WP Migration plugin
When migrating your WordPress website from one hosting account to another (or from your own computer to your new hosting account), we suggest using the All-In-One WP Migration plugin. First, log in to the website you wish to migrate and go to Plugins > Add new Plugin. From here, search for All-In-One WP Migration, install […]
How do I disable WordPress plugins via my cPanel?
Sometimes, you may need to disable a plugin in your WordPress hosting account but you cannot log in to the WordPress Dashboard. It is also possible to disable a WordPress plugin via your cPanel control panel. For instructions on how to do this, please see the following: First, log in to your cPanel Click File […]
Changing the title, tagline and favicon on your new WordPress website
When you install a new WordPress website, it was have a default title and tagline and a default/generic favicon (an icon associated with your website, typically displayed in the address bar or next to the site name in your list of bookmarks). Changing these defaults is easy and a quick way to start customising your […]
WordPress Pages vs. Posts – What’s the difference and which should I use?
When adding new content to your WordPress website, you will notice that you have the option to a create a new Page and/or a new Post. While they may look the same on your website at first glance, there are times when you should use one and not the other. Posts should be used for […]
How do I install a new WordPress plugin
WordPress is one of the most popular pieces of software used to build a website, and it is estimated that around 25% of all websites on the internet were built using WordPress. One of the main reasons for this is its ability to install individual plugins, adding specific functionality. Finding and installing a WordPress plugin […]
How do I add a new WordPress theme?
When you install WordPress for the first time, it will comes prepackaged with a couple of default themes. While these will be enough to get a blog online, you may want to install a different theme to give your website a more professional look and feel with more functionality. To install a new theme, please […]
Creating a new WordPress user – what option should I choose?
WordPress allows you to have four different roles and it is important to understand each role before creating a new user. The four user roles are; administrator, editor, author and contributor. Administrator: An administrator has full and complete ownership of a website, and can do absolutely everything. This person has complete power over posts/pages, comments, […]
How can I improve the Google ranking of my WordPress website?
To improve your Google ranking (i.e. to have your website appear higher in a Google search), we recommend you to install an SEO WordPress plugin. SEO (or Search Engine Optimisation) is the process of improving the volume or quality of traffic to your website from search engines like Google, etc. via “organic” or unpaid search […]
Installing WordPress using the Softaculous installer
Packaged in with shared hosting accounts with LetsHost, you will have access to the auto-installer script Softaculous. This will allow you to install/manage a large number of scripts and 3rd party pieces of software in just a couple of clicks. The most popular of these is WordPress. For information on how to install WordPress on […]