WordPress website repair, fixed at the cause.
Site down, blank, or showing a critical error? WordPress website repair starts with you sending the address and what went wrong.
Why a quick fix does not last
A quick WordPress fix usually treats the symptom: deactivate plugins until the site loads, or restore last week's backup.
The usual way
- Deactivate plugins until it loads
- Restore an old backup and hope
- Nobody knows why it broke
How I do it
- Read the error logs first
- Fix the cause, tested on a copy
- The cause written down for you
What I can repair on your site
White screen and critical errors
The "There has been a critical error" message, a blank page or a site that dies after an update, traced through the error logs.
Plugin and theme conflicts
Two plugins fighting, or leftovers from a removed one. On TubeOnAI it was old cache files clashing with the host's own speed plugin.
A site that keeps going down
Memory limits, runaway cron jobs and heavy pages that knock the server over, found and fixed so the downtime stops.
Broken forms and checkout
Contact forms that stop sending and WooCommerce checkouts that fail, tested end to end after the fix.
Emergency support
Urgent problems get a reply within 24 hours. I work from Dhaka, so a US or UK night is my working day.
A note of the cause
What broke, why, and what I changed, so the next developer, or you, is not starting from zero.
Related guides: The white screen of death · When an update breaks the site · Finding a plugin conflict
Example: a site I brought back online
The worked example, with the result and the live site.
TubeOnAI
Why a WordPress site keeps going down: on TubeOnAI it was leftover cache plugin files, fixed at the root.
1.5 sload time after the fix, down from 5 seconds
Which WordPress error do you have?
The message points to the usual cause. I confirm it in the logs before changing anything.
"There has been a critical error" or a white screen
Usually a plugin or theme that failed, a PHP version mismatch or a memory limit. The error log names the file.
"Internal server error" (500)
Often a bad rule in the .htaccess file, a memory limit or a plugin. It needs the server log, not guessing.
"Briefly unavailable for scheduled maintenance"
An update stopped halfway and left the site in maintenance mode. It is quick to clear once the update is finished properly.
You cannot log in to wp-admin
A plugin conflict, a security plugin that locked you out, or an account that was changed. If the account was changed by someone else, check for a hack.
The layout broke after an update
A theme, page builder or plugin update that no longer matches the rest of the site.
Forms or checkout stopped working
Mail settings, a plugin conflict or a payment gateway change. Tested end to end after the fix.
Repair, malware removal or a care plan?
Repair
Something broke and you need it working. The cause is found and written down.
Malware removal
The site was hacked: spam pages, redirects, a Google warning or new admin users. That is a cleanup that also closes the way in.
A care plan
Nothing is broken now, and you want updates tested first, backups kept and the site monitored so it does not break again.
What a repair does not include
New features
Adding a feature or section is a separate quote. A repair gets the existing site working again.
A redesign
If the layout needs rebuilding, that is a bigger job with its own price.
Ongoing upkeep
A repair fixes today’s problem. Monthly updates and backups are a care plan.
What happens after you send the site
- Step 01
Find the cause
I test the site, read the errors and check what changed before I touch anything.
- Step 02
Fix the root
One clean fix where the problem lives, not a patch on top of it.
- Step 03
Measure it
Before and after numbers from PageSpeed Insights that you can check yourself.
- Step 04
Hand it over
You get notes on what was done, so the next change does not undo it.
Client recommendations
Recommendations from clients and colleagues, copied word for word from my LinkedIn profile.
Sakib has done a fantastic job with our Tabby 2.0 launch work along with continuous maintenance and updates on Tabby's website. He is very responsive and dedicated to any project he works on. I highly recommend him.
He is highly reliable and resourceful, with a great ability to solve problems effectively, even with limited tools and resources. His practical approach and problem-solving skills make him a valuable member of our team.
Sakib Islam is an exceptional Senior WordPress Developer with deep expertise in custom development, performance optimization, and clean, scalable code. Reliable, proactive, and easy to work with, they consistently deliver high-quality results.
His attention to detail, commitment to clean and scalable code, and deep understanding of modern frontend frameworks have consistently elevated the quality of our digital products.
His ability to translate ideas into functional designs and optimize website performance sets him apart. Beyond his technical skills, Sakib is detail-oriented, creative, and an excellent communicator.
I had the pleasure of working with Sakib Islam on several projects, and I was really happy with his performance and commitment.
Every one of these can be checked onmy LinkedIn recommendations ↗.
Your questions about WordPress website repair
Ask something else on WhatsAppHow much does a WordPress repair cost?
Single fixes start at $50. You get a written quote after I have looked at the problem, before any work starts.
How fast can you fix my site?
You get a reply within 24 hours, with a time estimate in the written quote. The clock starts once I have access to the site.
What access do you need?
An admin login in my own name and access to the hosting account, or the host's name so you can add me. You keep every login and can remove mine when the work is done.
Will I lose any content?
No. I take a backup before changing anything and test the fix on a copy of the site where the host allows it.
What if my site was hacked?
A hacked site needs a cleanup, not just a repair, because whatever let the attacker in has to be closed. See WordPress malware removal for how that works.
How do I stop it breaking again?
Most breakages come from untested updates and missing backups. A care plan tests updates before they go live and keeps backups off the server.
How do I know if I need a repair or malware removal?
If the site simply broke after an update or a change, it is a repair. If there are spam pages, strange redirects, a Google warning or admin users you did not create, it was probably hacked and needs a malware cleanup.
Is a repair a flat fee?
Single fixes start at $50. You get a written quote after I have looked at the problem and before any work starts, so you know the price first.
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