Articles by Brian Li
Brian has been a WordPress user for over 10 years, and enjoys sharing his knowledge with the community. In his free time, Brian enjoys playing the piano and exploring Tokyo with his camera. Connect with Brian on his website at brianli.com.
How to Fix the MAMP “Error Establishing a Database Connection” (In 3 Steps)
Have you encountered the "Error Establishing a Database Connection" error in MAMP? Learn how to fix this error to get your workflow back on track.
How to fix the XAMPP error “MySQL shutdown unexpectedly” (3 methods)
Have you encountered the "MySQL Shutdown Unexpectedly" error in XAMPP? This is common when you don’t run the software using administrator privilege…
How to Fix the XAMPP Error “Apache Shutdown Unexpectedly”
Learn how to fix the "Apache Shutdown Unexpectedly" error in the XAMPP local development tool following these steps.
How to Add Expires Headers in WordPress
Learn how to Add Expires Headers With the .htaccess on Apache Web Server, using the config File on Nginx Web Server or with a WordPress Plugin.
How WordPress Themes Work and How They Make Design So Much Easier
Learn about what makes a WordPress theme, well, a WordPress theme. We'll cover parent and child themes, template files, style sheets, and more.
How to Install a Wildcard SSL Certificate on Your WordPress Site
Learn about the differences between normal and wildcard SSL certificates, and how to install a wildcard SSL on your WordPress site.
What Is a URL? The Anatomy of a URL, Permalinks, SEO, and More
URLs help us navigate around the World Wide Web. Learn more about the structure of URLs, and how they affect SEO.
How to Set Up Autoptimize for Your WordPress Site
Want to make your site faster using Autoptimize? Learn which Autoptimize settings you need to tweak to boost your WordPress site's speed and perfor…
How to Set up Cloudflare APO for WordPress – A Deep Dive into Boosting Performance up to 300%
Learn how to set up Cloudflare Automatic Platform Optimization (APO) for WordPress to boost your site performance up to 300%.
How to Configure Contact Form 7 for Your WordPress Site
Learn how to create contact forms for your WordPress site with the popular Contact Form 7 plugin!
How to Regenerate Thumbnails in WordPress (Via Plugins and WP-CLI)
Setting the correct image sizes for your WordPress site is crucial for user experience and performance. Learn how to regenerate thumbnails in WordP…
How to Configure W3 Total Cache Settings for Your WordPress Site
Learn how to configure W3 Total Cache to boost the performance of your WordPress site. Check out our in-depth guide today!