by suleski | Dec 23, 2013 | Reference, Technical
Ever see code like this? function my_special_function() { global $wpdb; $wpdb->get_results( “select * from tbl_blah” ); } There’s a special variable that WordPress sets up called $wpdb. It is a window into the database – something that a...
by suleski | Nov 7, 2013 | Products, Technical
Most any modern website makes use of a backend database. Even if you use a content platform like WordPress, you are, in fact, implicitly using a MySQL database whether you realize it or not. So, there will likely be times when you or your tech friend have a need to...
by suleski | Sep 21, 2013 | Technical, Troubleshooting
The amount of time it takes to load a webpage can impact a couple of important areas: Visitors will sometimes become impatient and leave a site before it even loads. Google can rank your page higher if the load time is considerably minimial. So, you do not want a poor...
by suleski | Sep 8, 2013 | Technical, Troubleshooting
If you ever find yourself in a situation where your website appears hacked, corrupt, or odd – do not despair! Here are some ideas that you could try to repair, troubleshoot, etc. Good luck! Repair Database WordPress offers a repair utility, but it is typically...