Website Fixing

Common Website Errors and How to Fix Them

Most website errors fall into a fairly small set of recurring categories. Recognizing which one you're dealing with speeds up the fix considerably.

404 errors (page not found)

Usually caused by a deleted page, a changed URL without a redirect, or a broken internal link. The fix involves either restoring the page, setting up a 301 redirect, or updating the links pointing to it.

500 internal server errors

Often linked to a server misconfiguration, a corrupted .htaccess file, or a PHP script running out of resources. Server logs usually reveal the specific cause.

Mixed content warnings

These appear when a secure (HTTPS) page loads some resources over an insecure (HTTP) connection — commonly images or scripts with hardcoded old URLs.

Forms that don't send

Can be caused by a misconfigured mail server, an expired plugin, or JavaScript validation silently failing. Testing with browser developer tools usually reveals which.

Broken layouts after an update

A CMS, theme or plugin update can shift how existing CSS is interpreted. Rolling back to isolate the specific update responsible is often the fastest diagnostic step.

When errors point to something bigger

If you're seeing several of these at once, it's often a sign of accumulated technical debt rather than isolated bugs — worth a broader technical review rather than fixing each symptom individually.