Older WooCommerce purchases lose a download after a file change
Does a WooCommerce file disappear from older purchases? Compare product rows and permissions, then test access on two dummy orders.
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A clear goal, steps in the right order and a result to verify.
Essential points
- Read the prerequisites and back up before a risky change.
- Use a test environment for significant changes.
- Check the result and know how to roll back.
Published guides and articles
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WordPress and AI: identify click tracking added to a link
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WordPress cannot move a plugin to upgrade-temp-backup
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WordPress multisite shows only “Add Existing User”
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WordPress and SMTP 552 5.3.4: measure an oversized message
Does an SMTP relay reject a WordPress email with 552 5.3.4? Measure the MIME message, identify the correct limit and check receipt after correction.
WordPress video stalls during playback: check HTTP ranges
Does your WordPress video stall on mobile or when seeking? Compare HTTP 206 responses and fragments served by the origin and CDN.
WordPress: fix a Pods block showing an empty field or the wrong entry
Does a Pods block display an empty value or another entry's value? Check the field, target entry and block settings using two controls.
Check AI-proposed alt text in WordPress
Review a batch of AI-proposed alt text in WordPress, preserve decorative images and check link names before and after correction.
Static WordPress export: the site still shows the old version
Does the static site show the old version after a WordPress export? Compare the source, package and served version before publishing.
WP-Cron: a task stops rescheduling with invalid_schedule
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