website has a critical issue – what to do!?
Posted on February 24, 2026
This is how I approach troubleshooting this sort of thing.
If you cannot log in, go via cpanel
rename plugin folders one by one and refresh the site to see if it works. this helps identify which plugin is the culprit
check plugin requirem…
Website has a critical error (yootheme 5)
Posted on February 24, 2026
For this specific case with yootheme 5, flart studio, and herzog..
I feel like we are going to see this on other sites so this is what i’d try if it comes up again:
check php is 8.2
update flart studio plugins
if you see wp rocket stuff…
Yootheme login flickering 404 page
Posted on December 31, 2025
You log into a website and get a 404 flickering page instead of the dashboard…
The fix:
Akeeba WAF -> configure WAF -> Admin URL action -> set to “Home” instead of “Block”
https://vimeo.com/1150752469/23a59d9934
Email Authentication (DKIM, SPF, DMARC) + MX Records
Posted on November 15, 2025
DKIM – proof the email message wasn’t messed around with, digital signature key
SPF – where can my letters come from, anti-spam rule
DMARC – what big G should do if someone tries to pull a sneaky one, boss policy
MX – where to deliver ma…
dba platform update october 2025
Posted on October 30, 2025
GBP Q&A API Depreciation – Google is changing things, likely adding AI – It might disappear for a bit – AI generated Q&A and search bars on the FAQ section have been tested. It looks like we won’t have direct control. – Want someth…
Mailchimp and Formidable Forms
Posted on October 29, 2025
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/f3otmtmsl26pjz4jy5wzo/How_to_connect_MailChimp_via_Formidable_Forms_2025-10-29_10-55-16.mp4?rlkey=bfnwzolpoa1h4lmd894w0zi3x&e=1&st=1ilxatfk&unfurl=slack_gen&dl=0
Add membership card (PDF attachment) to formidable forms
Posted on October 22, 2025
This is a great use case for a Formidable Forms View, but to send it as a reliable attachment, you’ll need the Formidable Forms PDF Add-on (which is typically available with their Business or Elite plans).
Here’s the general process using…
MEC modern events calendar doesn’t work on mobile
Posted on September 8, 2025
you cannot duplicate the same shortcode on the same page. It is an ID so it only works once.
so, you need a new calendar that’s just for mobile view. The full calendar view does not work. “Calendar/Monthly” view is perfect for mobile. “Fu…
Troubleshooting Email Deliverability Issues
Posted on September 8, 2025
Here is an example of Mark troubleshooting an email deliverability issue presented to him by a client’s email.
The video can be viewed by clicking here.
Mark followed that up with this video to the client, offering him the ability to upgra…
dba platform: Google & Local SEO
Posted on August 28, 2025
New GBP categories
RV repair and maintenance service
probate attorney
bilingual preschool
donburi restaurant
GBP bugs
Review attacks on the rise (they get a bunch of 1-star reviews, then a message to WhatsApp saying “I left bad reviews…
Improve Your JavaScript Knowledge by Reading Source Code
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