The Care Log
Notes on keeping WordPress sites well.
Practical website care in plain English: updates, backups, forms, WooCommerce and the small decisions that keep a site dependable. Written by Jay, the developer behind WPComfy.
How to Update WooCommerce Without Breaking Checkout
WooCommerce updates touch templates, data and extensions. A step-by-step process for updating without losing sales.
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How to Test WooCommerce Checkout Without Real Payments
Staging, test payment modes and the parts of a purchase flow worth checking after updates — without real orders.
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WooCommerce “Outdated Templates” Warning: What It Means and How to Fix It
Your theme overrides WooCommerce templates, and WooCommerce has moved on. What it means and how to fix it safely.
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Taking Over a WordPress Site: A First-Week Handover Checklist
Access, history, key journeys and the quiet surprises in old plugins. What we check before taking responsibility.
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White Label WordPress Maintenance: How to Keep the Client Relationship
Who sends requests, who approves time and who speaks to the client — the decisions to agree before the first cycle.
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How Agencies Package and Price WordPress Care Plans for Clients
How to structure tiers, hours and scope for client care plans, and when a white-label partner makes sense.
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WordPress Care Plan vs. Freelancer vs. DIY: Which Fits Your Business?
Three ways to look after a WordPress site, each with real strengths. An honest comparison and how to choose.
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