Contents
01. Automatic updating of Plug-in/theme
02. Roll Back WordPress via FTP
03. Check the email to find error details
04. Conflicting themes or plugins
– Steps to resolve conflicting extensions issues in WordPress?
05. Inappropriate memory settings for PHP
– Change it from .htaccess file
– Change it from php.ini
06. Using FTP to check the problematic source
– Things to remember
07. Deprecated PHP version
08. Switch on Debug Mode of WordPress
09. Check Error Log off your server
10 . Take assistance from the web hosting provider
Summary: No error message seems welcoming but this one seems particularly disturbing to the site owners: “The site is experiencing technical difficulties.” So, we have specially prepared this WordPress troubleshooting tutorial to help you fix this issue using effective DIY methods.
WordPress is a wonderful CMS that allows you to independently create awesome websites without external help. No wonder that 30%+ websites in the world are powered by WordPress. Most of the time, it is quick, easy and straightforward but sometimes it may throw some challenges by showing confusing error messages which seems tricky to resolve. For instance, previous versions of WordPress sometimes displayed a White blank screen. But now it shows the following messages:
“The site is experiencing technical difficulties.” WordPress 5.2 or higher versions
Frontend version: when your visitors try to open your site
Or
“The site is experiencing technical difficulties. Please check your site admin email inbox for instructions.”
Backend version: when you try to enter the WP admin area
More than the technical issues it is the business implications of the same that worries the site owners. E-commerce sites can lose buyers, bloggers can lose visitors and business sites end up disappointing the potential clients and partners until the issue is resolved. In many cases, the visitors would instantly switch to alternatives (read competitor websites). Disturbing as it might seem to be, all hope is not lost. You can certainly fix the site. Let’s see how can you resolve “The site is experiencing technical difficulties” error in WordPress