If your WordPress website is broken, it can be stressful — especially if your business depends on it.
The good news is that most issues can be fixed quickly once you know what’s gone wrong.
What to Do If Your WordPress Website Is Broken
1. Don’t panic (seriously)
Most website problems are fixable.
Even if your site is down or showing errors, it’s rarely permanent.
2. Check for recent changes
Ask yourself:
- Did you update plugins or themes?
- Install something new?
- Make changes to the site?
These are common causes of issues.
3. Try accessing your dashboard
If you can still log in, you may be able to:
- Disable a plugin
- Roll back a change
- Restore functionality
4. Check with your hosting provider
Sometimes the issue isn’t your site — it could be:
- Server problems
- Downtime
- Configuration issues
5. Restore a backup (if available)
If you have backups, restoring a recent version can often fix the problem quickly.
When to get help
If you’re not sure what’s caused the issue, it’s best not to experiment too much — you can make things worse.
Need urgent help?
If your website isn’t working properly, I can quickly identify the issue and get things back up and running.