Tech Tag: WordPress

Use Instant Images – One Click Unsplash, Pixabay and Pexels Uploads.

Instant Images – One-click Image Uploads from Unsplash, Openverse, Pixabay, Pexels, and Giphy

Switching post types with the Post Type Switcher plugin can cause incorrect category counts. Fix it easily by deleting the problematic category:

1. Identify the Issue: Check which category shows incorrect counts.
2. Delete the Category: In the WordPress dashboard, go to Posts > Categories and delete the broken category (posts remain intact).
3. Reassign/Create Category: WordPress will recalculate counts when posts are reassigned or defaulted.

This quick fix resolves misaligned counts and keeps your site organized. Advanced users can opt for database solutions if needed.

You can use the Quick Featured Images plugin.

Quick Featured Images

You can use the Delete Duplicate Posts plugin.

Delete Duplicate Posts

I will show you how to delete unnecessary items on the WooCommerce checkout page. Just put the following code in your theme’s functions.php and save/update. By entering this, all input other than first name, last name, company name (optional), and email address will be deleted. This is ideal if you are selling virtual products. Please feel free to adjust any items you need.

// Remove billing details from woocommerce checkout field
              add_filter( 'woocommerce_checkout_fields' , 'custom_override_checkout_fields' );
              function custom_override_checkout_fields( $fields ) {
                          unset($fields['order']['order_comments']);
                          unset($fields['billing']['billing_address_1']);
                          unset($fields['billing']['billing_address_2']);
                          unset($fields['billing']['billing_city']);
                          unset($fields['billing']['billing_postcode']);
                          unset($fields['billing']['billing_country']);
                          unset($fields['billing']['billing_state']);
                          unset($fields['billing']['billing_phone']);
                          unset($fields['billing']['billing_address_2']);
                          unset($fields['billing']['billing_postcode']);
                          unset($fields['billing']['billing_city']);
                          return $fields;
                      }
              add_filter('woocommerce_enable_order_notes_field', '__return_false');

Today I will write about what to do when you cannot import a CSV file when importing products in WooCommerce. A message like the one below appears. “You do not have permission to upload this file type.”

In this case, install the following plugin.

“WP Add Mime Types”

Once installed, add the following string to the additional items field on the settings screen and save.

「csv = text/csv」

Then try importing the CSV file again and it will be able to import.

Clean permalinks are vital for SEO, offering advantages over parameterized URLs. Here’s why:

1. Readability: Clean URLs like example.com/product/shoes are easier to understand than example.com/?p=123.
2. Keyword Optimization: Descriptive URLs include relevant keywords, aiding search engine rankings.
3. Link Sharing: Clean URLs look appealing and are more likely to be shared.
4. Crawl Efficiency: Search engines navigate structured URLs more effectively.
5. Avoiding Duplicate Content: Parameterized URLs can lead to duplicate content issues.

Best Practices for WordPress Permalinks

1. Use Post Name Structure: Go to Settings > Permalinks and select “Post name.”
2. Include Keywords: Reflect the page content in the URL.
3. Keep It Short: Avoid unnecessary words; prioritize clarity.
4. Avoid Dates: Unless essential, skip date-based URLs to keep content evergreen.
5. Use Canonical Tags: Manage duplicate content if parameters are necessary.
6. Set Redirects: Use 301 redirects for changed URLs to retain SEO value.

By adopting these practices, you’ll enhance SEO performance and user experience.

You can use the My Private Site plugin.

My Private Site