Bug Fixing
Bugs squashed.Site restored.
Rapid diagnosis and resolution of WordPress issues — from cryptic errors and plugin conflicts to white screens and security breaches. Your site back online, fast.
From broken to bulletproof
in five steps.
Report
You describe the issue and share access. I gather error logs, screenshots, and reproduction steps to understand the full picture.
Diagnose
Systematic debugging using error logs, stack traces, plugin isolation, and code analysis to pinpoint the exact root cause.
Fix
The root cause is resolved with a clean, tested patch. No quick hacks that create new problems -- a proper fix that addresses the underlying issue.
Test
Cross-browser and cross-device testing confirms the fix works everywhere without introducing regressions or side effects.
Prevent
I implement safeguards -- updated plugins, hardened configuration, monitoring -- to prevent the same issue from recurring.
Fast fixes,
lasting solutions.
How do you diagnose errors?
Systematic debugging using PHP error logs, WordPress debug mode, stack traces, and code analysis. I trace every error to its exact origin -- no guessing, no trial and error.
What about plugin conflicts?
Isolation testing to identify which plugin or theme combination is causing the conflict, followed by a resolution that maintains compatibility without disabling critical functionality.
How do you fix the white screen?
The white screen of death is usually a PHP fatal error, memory limit issue, or corrupted file. I access your server directly, enable debugging, identify the cause, and resolve it -- often within hours.
What is database repair?
Corrupted tables, orphaned metadata, bloated options tables, and connection errors. I take a backup first, then repair the database with proper SQL operations to restore full functionality.
Why is my site suddenly slow?
Heavy database queries, unoptimised images, render-blocking scripts, poorly coded plugins, or hosting issues. I profile the entire request lifecycle to find and eliminate the bottleneck.
How do you remove malware?
Complete file scanning, infected code removal, backdoor identification, database cleaning, and security hardening. I do not just remove the malware -- I seal the entry point so it cannot return.
Why WordPress sites break.
The number one cause of WordPress issues is plugin conflicts. When you install plugins from different developers who have never tested their code together, you are essentially hoping that independent codebases play nicely. Sometimes they do. Often they do not. A single update to one plugin can break compatibility with another, causing everything from minor display glitches to complete site crashes.
The second most common cause is outdated code. Running old PHP versions, skipping WordPress core updates, or ignoring plugin patches leaves known vulnerabilities exposed. Hackers run automated scans looking for exactly these weak points. An unmaintained WordPress site is not a question of if it will be compromised, but when.
Hosting also plays a larger role than most people realise. Cheap shared hosting often means limited PHP memory, slow database servers, and no server-level caching. When your site hits a traffic spike or a plugin runs a heavy query, the entire stack collapses. I assess your hosting environment as part of every bug-fixing engagement because the server is frequently part of the problem.
of WordPress vulnerabilities come from plugins, making them the single biggest security risk on most WordPress sites.
average resolution time for most WordPress bugs. Critical issues like white screen of death are typically resolved within 1-2 hours.
of issues I fix are preventable with proper maintenance, updates, and hosting configuration. Prevention is always cheaper than repair.
Why choose me for bug fixing?
I am a developer, not a helpdesk. When you reach out with a broken site, I do not waste time with generic troubleshooting checklists. I go straight to the server, read the error logs, and start tracing the problem to its source. Most issues are diagnosed within the first hour.
I fix the root cause, not the symptom. If your site is crashing because a plugin has a memory leak, I do not just increase the PHP memory limit and call it done. I identify the offending plugin, find a compatible alternative or write a patch, and ensure the underlying issue is resolved permanently.
Every fix comes with a brief report explaining what went wrong, how I fixed it, and what you can do to prevent it from happening again. I believe in empowering my clients, not creating dependency. That said, if you want to prevent future issues entirely, ask me about my maintenance plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most issues are resolved within 2-6 hours. Critical problems like white screen of death or malware infections are treated as emergencies and addressed within 1-2 hours when possible. Complex issues involving custom code or database corruption may take 24-48 hours for a thorough, lasting fix.
Yes. If your site is down and you are losing revenue, message me and I will prioritise your fix. Emergency work is charged at a premium rate, but getting your site back online fast is usually worth far more than the fee. Maintenance plan clients get emergency fixes included.
Most bug fixes are quoted as a flat fee after a quick initial assessment. Simple fixes like plugin conflicts or configuration errors start at a lower tier. Complex issues involving custom code, database repair, or malware removal are quoted individually. You always know the cost before I start work.
WordPress admin access, hosting panel access (or FTP/SFTP credentials), and a description of the issue including when it started and any recent changes you made. Screenshots and error messages are helpful. The more detail you provide upfront, the faster I can diagnose and resolve the problem.
Regular updates, quality hosting, minimal plugin usage, daily backups, and a staging environment for testing changes. My maintenance plans cover all of this proactively. The cost of prevention is a fraction of the cost of emergency repairs and lost revenue from downtime.
Site broken?
Let's fix it.
Every minute of downtime costs you visitors and revenue. Get in touch now and I will get your WordPress site back online.