Category: Troubleshooting & Errors

How to Fix a 500 Internal Server Error from .htaccess in cPanel

Introduction A “500 Internal Server Error” is a website owner’s worst nightmare, rendering your site inaccessible and driving visitors away. This server-side issue, common across hosting providers, often stems from a misconfigured .htaccess file but can also be triggered by plugins, server limitations, or missing modules. Whether you’re running a WordPress blog, a Joomla site,

Continue reading…

How to Fix Connection Timed Out Error on Your Server

Introduction A “Connection Timed Out” error prevents access to your website, displaying messages like “ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT” in browsers. This server-side issue, common across shared or VPS hosting, indicates the server isn’t responding within the expected time. Whether you’re a beginner with a WordPress site or an intermediate user managing multiple domains, this error is fixable. Our

Continue reading…

How to Fix Browser Cache Showing Old Site Version

Introduction Seeing an outdated version of your website even after updates? This is typically a client-side caching issue, known as browser cache showing an old site version, which occurs when browsers store cached files (e.g., CSS, JavaScript) instead of loading your latest changes. Common across all websites, from WordPress blogs to custom apps, this problem

Continue reading…

How to Fix Your Connection Is Not Private Error in Browsers

Introduction The “Your Connection Is Not Private” error in browsers like Chrome or Firefox warns users that a site’s SSL/TLS connection isn’t secure, blocking access. This client-side issue, common across websites, can deter visitors and harm trust. Whether you’re a casual browser or a website administrator, this guide helps you diagnose and fix the ‘Your

Continue reading…

How to Fix a 429 Too Many Requests Error on Your Website

Introduction A “429 Too Many Requests” error can stop your website in its tracks, displaying a message that confuses users and disrupts your online presence. This error occurs when your server restricts the number of requests from a client (e.g., a browser, bot, or API) to prevent overload, a common issue across shared, VPS, or

Continue reading…

How to Fix a 403 Forbidden Error on Your Website

A “403 Forbidden Error” can lock you and your visitors out of your website, displaying a frustrating message like “You don’t have permission to access this resource.” This server-side error, common across shared, VPS, or reseller hosting, often results from incorrect permissions, misconfigured .htaccess files, or security restrictions. Whether you’re running a WordPress site, Joomla,

Continue reading…

How to Fix 404 Not Found Error on Your Website

Introduction A “404 Not Found” error frustrates visitors when they try to access a page that doesn’t exist, potentially driving them away. This client-side HTTP status code often results from broken links, misconfigured permalink settings, or missing files. It is a common error that can affect any website including sites built with WordPress, Joomla, or

Continue reading…

How to Fix Mixed Content Errors in Chrome on Your Website

Introduction A “Mixed Content” error in Chrome, often flagged with a “Not Secure” warning in the address bar, signals that your HTTPS website is loading insecure HTTP resources (e.g., images, scripts). This client-side issue, common across hosting providers, can erode user trust, harm SEO, and disrupt functionality. Whether you’re running a WordPress blog, an e-commerce

Continue reading…

How to Disable Directory Listing Using .htaccess

In this article, we’ll describe how to disable directory listing using .htaccess file. Directory listing allows all your website visitors to get a complete listing of all the important files and folders in your site simply by typing “http://example.com/yourdir” in the browser. This is very dangerous as it gives outsiders access to the core files

Continue reading…