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Disable WordPress Automatic Updates

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The wp-config.php file has many interesting features. With this one file you can really fine-tune how your WordPress installation functions.

Many default WordPress settings may be adjusted using the ‘define‘ function. This may save you from having to download a bunch of plugins to manage similar settings. But a word of caution They should only be adjusted if you know what you are doing.

Benefits of Disabling Automatic Updates

By disabling automatic updates to your WordPress installation you help prevent the changes of said update from crashing your website due to a unknown conflict. You can then use a staging server to test the update(s) against your website installation. However, this is not recommended as it may expose you to security risks if you are unable to patch your website against the latest threat(s) in timely order.

In addition, this method will not disable notifications of available updates. It will still prompt you in the administrative backend of your site when there is a new version of WordPress available.

 

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Remove Admin Menus from WordPress Backend

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Sometimes, as a developer, it may be beneficial to hide particular WordPress Admin Menu Links from backend users. Particularly if they are easily enticed by new shiny buttons.

 

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Display WordPress Database Queries and WP_Query

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Sometimes, as a developer, it may be beneficial to have WordPress display is what database queries are being generated. Particularly if you are developing a custom solution for a client as we do often. To begin, simply add the follow code below to your “wp-config.php” configuration file:

 

define( 'SAVEQUERIES', true );

 

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Allow WordPress Shortcodes within Contact Form 7 WordPress Plugin

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The free Contact Form 7 plugin for WordPress is great. To expand its ability, by permitting the use of shortcodes, we save ourselves much coding. Here is how to permit the use of shortcodes within the Contact Forms themselves.

 

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Remove WordPress Admin Help Tab

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In some cases you may want to remove the Admin Help tab from the backend of your WordPress website. Here is a snippet you can use to remove it.

 

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Replace WordPress Admin Footer

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In some cases you may want a slightly more personalized Admin footer in your WordPress backend. Here is a snippet you can use to change the default text within the WordPress admin footer.

 

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Remove WordPress Logo from Admin Bar

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In some cases you may want a slightly more personal backend experience. Here is a snippet you can use to remove the WordPress logo from the admin backend header area.

 

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How to Fix WordPress Stuck in Maintenance Mode

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Disable maintenance mode on your WordPress website using a file transfer protocol (FTP) connection or by accessing your website hosting cPanel account.

Once you’ve gained access, simply remove the “.maintenance” file located within the main directory, usually under your root directory which is usually “public_html“.

 

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