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Development Best Practices (No Version Control)
Learn about best practices when deploying a site to WP Engine. In this article we'll discuss how to deploy when NOT leveraging Git version control.
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Development Best Practices (with Version Control)
Learn about best practices when deploying a site to WP Engine. In this article we'll discuss how to deploy when leveraging Git version control.
Troubleshoot High Time to First Byte (TTFB)
Learn about the prime causes of high Time to First Byte (TTFB) and our recommendations on optimizations to improve your site's TTFB.
Serialized Data in WordPress
Learn what serialized data is, what conflicts this type of data may present, and the most common solutions to serialized data issues.
Cache and utm/gclid Variables
Learn how to properly utilize URL variables so they interact effectively with WP Engine's page caching system.
Modified WordPress Core Files
Modifying WordPress core can cause issues on a managed host for WordPress. Learn what to do if our system detects modified WordPress core files.
Remote Database Access
Learn how to connect to your website's database remotely if your workflow requires you to access your database without going through phpMyAdmin.
WordPress Search and Replace
Learn when and how to use a search and replace, and when one may be done for you.
Insecure and Mixed Content Warnings
Learn how to fix insecure content on your website after adding an SSL. We'll also discuss how to properly secure your CDN assets with an SSL.
