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How to Reduce Your WordPress Database Size Safely

If your WordPress database has grown unusually large (for example, from 1GB to 6GB), it usually means your website is storing unnecessary data such as logs, transients, revisions, or WooCommerce activity records. This guide will help you safely reduce your database size without breaking your website. ⚙️ Step 1: Check Which Tables Are Large Log […]

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WordPress Database Size

WordPress Database Size: Simple Ways to Reduce it

Reducing the size of your WordPress database can significantly improve your website’s performance and loading speeds. Here are practical steps to help you efficiently manage and minimize your WordPress database size: Step 1: Back Up Your Database Before making any changes to your database, ensure you have a complete backup. This protects your data should […]

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How to Disable ModSecurity

How to Disable ModSecurity

ModSecurity is an open-source web application firewall (WAF) program that improves online application security and protects against a variety of cyber threats, including SQL injection and cross-site scripting, among others. ModSecurity is turned on by default at Intek Host, and although it is recommended that you leave it enabled, there may be times when you […]

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Git repositories

How do I use the Git version control?

We provide a graphical user interface for managing Git™ version management. Git repositories can be cloned, managed, and deployed directly. You can manage many repositories in a single package, keeping track of version changes and deploying your sites whenever you want – with the touch of a button. To access this tool: Log into your […]

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WordPress

How to Upload WordPress Website Files & Database Manually

Below are the step-by-step instructions for manually uploading a WordPress website’s files and database to a new server. 1. Prepare the Files and Database Before starting, ensure you have the following: ◉ WordPress Files: A complete backup of your WordPress files (e.g., downloaded via FTP or cPanel File Manager). ◉ Database Export: The SQL file […]

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WordFence

Why do I need WordFence Plugin for my WordPress Website?

In today’s digital landscape, website security is more important than ever. As a WordPress website designer, ensuring the safety and integrity of the sites you create is a top priority. WordPress, one of the most popular content management systems, is a frequent target for hackers and malicious attacks. This makes robust security measures essential. One […]

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Our Green Hosting

Our web hosting is powered by renewable energy: wind and solar. Our environmental award-winning data centres have a PUE (power usage efficiency) as low as 1.12, where elsewhere you may get PUE of 1.2 or more (lower is better). Our autoscaling platform ensures that your website gets the resources it needs when it’s busy. However, […]

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Where are your Data Centres located?

Our state-of-the-art data centres are located in the UK and most recently, the US. They offer the latest in security technologies and are manned 24/7, ensuring your data and websites are secure and monitored at all times. We have a resilient national network and enterprise-level cloud platform so you get the best possible hosting experience. […]

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What is a 429 error?

A 429 error is an HTTP status code that indicates the user has sent too many requests in a given amount of time (“Rate Limit Exceeded”). This error is typically associated with web services and APIs as a way to prevent abuse or overuse of resources. Here’s a breakdown of the components of a 429 […]

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Why am I getting a ‘Too Many Redirects’ error?

The “Too Many Redirects” error in a web browser usually occurs when there is a misconfiguration or a loop in the redirection settings of your website. Here are some common reasons why you might encounter this error: Incorrect URL Redirects: Check your website’s configuration for URL redirects. If there’s a misconfiguration in your .htaccess file […]

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