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Some WordPress plugins may need more PHP memory. Here are some examples of WordPress plugins that typically require a higher amount of PHP memory than others: Page builder plugins like Elementor or Beaver Builder can require a lot of PHP memory to render the page content on the front end. E-commerce plugins like WooCommerce or Easy Digital Downloads can require a lot of PHP memory to handle the product catalog, cart, and checkout pages. Backup plugins like UpdraftPlus or BackupBuddy can Continue reading the post...

You know what time it is. It’s that time where I share with you some useful, fun, or just plain cool tools you might use. Today, I bring to you the MainWP Toolbox. Buckle up; today we ride. Highlight and Share Highlight and Share – Click to Share Block and Text Selection Ronald Huereca is known as MediaRon and has several plugins available through his DLX Plugins brand. One that I recently tried was his free Highlight and Share. Social Continue reading the post...

Code Snippets can be used to customize the functionality of your WordPress site without having to modify the core files of the platform. This is important because modifying core files can be risky and lead to compatibility issues with plugins and themes. Code Snippet for Deleting Transients Transients are a type of caching mechanism in WordPress that allows temporary data to be stored in the database with an expiration time. Transients are often used for expensive or time-consuming operations, such Continue reading the post...

Imagify is a popular plugin with over 700,000 active installs that optimizes images on WordPress sites. If you’re considering switching to another plugin like EWWW Image Optimization or TinyPNG, it’s important to follow the necessary steps to uninstall Imagify and remove any unused data from the server. This ensures a smooth transition to the new plugin without any conflicts or issues. Before you uninstall the Imagify plugin, restoring the original images to the unoptimized versions is recommended. The Imagify plugin’s Continue reading the post...

Cron events in WordPress are scheduled tasks that run automatically at specified intervals. These tasks include checking for updates, publishing scheduled posts, sending email notifications, and performing database maintenance. WordPress’s built-in cron system allows developers to schedule and manage these tasks using the wp_schedule_event function. This function takes three parameters: the time interval, the event hook, and any additional arguments that need to be passed to the hook. Cron events are an important part of WordPress because they allow developers Continue reading the post...

In today’s MainWP Roundup, we take a look at WordPress Veteran Spotlights at WP Connects, Plugin news, Notable WordPress News and the Atarim Web Agency Summit. WP Connects rolls out featured WordPress Veteran Spotlights WP Connects We introduced you to WP Connects and Talisha? last year, an organization who helps military veterans connect with the WordPress workforce. With the help of Sophia DeRosia, WP Connects rolled out Veteran WP spotlights. The first veteran, Scott Dluzio, was introduced on January 30, Continue reading the post...

WordPress 6.2 was released on the 29th of March and is the first major WordPress core release of 2023. The X and Pro themes from Themeco had some issues after updating to WordPress 6.2, which were updated quickly after the problem was found. The bug was related to one of the changes that went out in the WordPress 6.2 release, which was causing CPU high usage issues for the site, but can be quickly resolved using the newest version of Continue reading the post...

As we all know, privacy policies are essential for any website, but it can be tough to keep track of policy changes when managing multiple websites. To help with this, we partnered with Termageddon in 2020 to assist you in staying up to date with the latest policies. What is Termageddon? With Termageddon, creating a privacy policy is quick and easy. It automatically generates policies customized to your or your clients’ website’s specific needs, ensuring compliance with global privacy laws Continue reading the post...

The WP Mail Logging plugin is one of the most popular and easy-to-use plugins for logging emails sent from your WordPress website. WP Mail Logging Plugin for WordPress As keeping a log of emails sent can quickly increase the size of your database, it is recommended that you check and adjust the log retention settings according to your needs. Navigate to Log Rention in the WP Mail Logging plugin. If you want to change to an SMTP plugin that includes Continue reading the post...

Do your websites collect personal information? Today’s modern websites are built to provide a great user experience and motivate prospective customers to reach out and inquire about what you offer. This is done using contact forms, website analytics, and more. Contact forms typically require users to provide personal information such as their name, email address, and phone number. And when a website uses analytics or security tools, it may also capture a visitor’s IP address, which can be considered personally Continue reading the post...