Spinning up a WordPress staging site used to be the painful part of the job. Set up a subdomain, copy the database, sync the files, fix the search-and-replace, pray nothing in wp-config.php blew up. WP Staging Pro collapsed all of that into a one-click clone, and for most agency workflows the staging problem is functionally … Continue reading “The Hidden Cost of Bloated wp-content Folders in WordPress Staging Workflows”
Category: Tutorials
Our WordPress Tutorials cover a wide range of topics, from the very basics of setting up your website to advanced techniques for customization and optimization. You’ll find step-by-step guides, best practices, and expert tips to help you navigate through the exciting world of WordPress.
How to Create and Add an Admin User With MySQL in WordPress
Three ways to restore WordPress admin access without the dashboard: a mu-plugin that creates an account on page load (no database tool needed), two SQL queries in phpMyAdmin or Adminer, or the same SQL queries via the MySQL command line. Your situation Best method FTP or file manager access only — no database tool Option … Continue reading “How to Create and Add an Admin User With MySQL in WordPress”
How to Record WordPress SQL Database Queries & Restore Them on Another Site (2025 Guide)
Bring your database changes with you, without touching phpMyAdmin manually. TL;DR Install WP Staging SQL Recorder. Click Start Recording in Tools → SQL Recorder. Perform the changes you want copied. Click Stop Recording and download the .sql file. Import that file on the destination site via WP‑CLI or phpMyAdmin. Purpose: Perfect for staging → production deployments, debugging, or cloning a site while … Continue reading “How to Record WordPress SQL Database Queries & Restore Them on Another Site (2025 Guide)”
Delete Unused Images and Clean up Disk Space in WordPress
As a WP Staging user, you know the importance of backups and enjoy the quick creation of test sites before installing updates, themes, and plugins. Maybe, you have already notices, that some of your backups and test sites, take longer to copy than others. In addition to the speed of your hosting and internet connection, … Continue reading “Delete Unused Images and Clean up Disk Space in WordPress”
Set Up Bulk 301 Redirects in WordPress
Setting up 301 redirects is integral to managing 404 errors on your website, especially when updating URLs, moving content, or deleting old pages. These redirects ensure visitors and search engines are on the right page without errors. If you have many URLs to redirect, doing it one at a time can be tedious. That’s where … Continue reading “Set Up Bulk 301 Redirects in WordPress”
Stop WordPress from Overwriting .htaccess File
When managing a WordPress website, the .htaccess file is key in setting up URL redirects and improving security. However, updating WordPress or installing new themes and plugins might cause WordPress to overwrite this file. This can interfere with your settings and lead to errors or security issues. In this blog, we’ll explore a few methods … Continue reading “Stop WordPress from Overwriting .htaccess File”
How to Speed up And Cache Your WordPress Site – Ultimate Guide
In this guide, I’ll show you how to speed up your WordPress website tremendously by setting up a few tools. Learn how to speed up your website loading times by a factor 5 or more. Let’s go for a better user experience and improved search engine rankings 💪 Lowering your site page load and increasing … Continue reading “How to Speed up And Cache Your WordPress Site – Ultimate Guide”
How to Change WordPress Table Prefix of mySQL Database
Changing the WordPress table prefix in your MySQL database enhances security by reducing the risk of SQL injection attacks targeting default table names. Here’s how you can do it safely and efficiently. Step 1: Back Up Your Database Back up your website before making any changes to ensure you can quickly restore it if something … Continue reading “How to Change WordPress Table Prefix of mySQL Database”
Reduce WordPress Website Size Efficiently
If you are on a web server with limited capacities and not much free available disk space, you have several options to reduce your WordPress site’s size. If you are going to clone your website with WP Staging, you can choose the options below to lower your file system’s size. Freeing Up Disk Space on … Continue reading “Reduce WordPress Website Size Efficiently”
Hide or Remove WordPress Admin Bar Easily
The WordPress admin bar appears at the top of your site whenever a logged-in user visits the front end. For many site owners it disrupts the layout or gives client accounts access to controls they don’t need. This guide covers four methods — Settings toggle, PHP snippet, per-role code, and a plugin — so you … Continue reading “Hide or Remove WordPress Admin Bar Easily”