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MIME Types in WordPress
Learn about MIME types in WordPress and how to resolve the error “Sorry, this file type is not permitted for security reasons”.
jQuery Versions in WordPress
We explain the best way to call other jQuery libraries without other plugin and theme conflicts.
TimThumb with WordPress
TimThumb has several issues and has since been abandoned by its developer. Read more to learn why and how to use alternatives to TimThumb.
Development Best Practices (No Version Control)
Learn about best practices when deploying a site to WP Engine. In this article we’ll discuss how to deploy when NOT leveraging Git version control.
Development Best Practices (with Version Control)
Learn about best practices when deploying a site to WP Engine. In this article we’ll discuss how to deploy when leveraging Git version control.
Legacy 1-Click Staging
Learn how to create a 1-click WordPress staging environment with WP Engine and about how the WP Engine Legacy Staging environment works.
Migrate a WP Engine Site to Another Host
Learn how to migrate a WP Engine Site to a different host, whether it’s a local environment or if you want to host the site elsewhere.
7 Steps for Front End Optimization (Video)
In this 45 minute video, we share 7 steps that will allow you to be better prepared to handle peak capacity by optimizing the front end of your WordPress site.
File Transfer Protocol (FTP/SFTP)
Learn how to use SFTP to access your WordPress site’s plugins, themes, content, and other files on the WP Engine platform.
Detect a WP Engine Website with PHP
This article describes the is_wpe() function, which developers can use to perform actions based on location (live, 1-click staging, or non-WP Engine sites).
Reset Git Push to Deploy a New Repository
Read our step by step instructions on how to reset your GIT Push workflow in order to deploy a new repository to your site.
Cookies and PHP Sessions
Learn what cookies and PHP sessions are and how to properly use them. We also explain why you don’t want to use them and provide alternatives.
