Website Errors
Overview
Website errors occur when server-side or application-level failures prevent pages from rendering correctly. These errors typically appear as HTTP status codes indicating that the server encountered a problem processing the request.
Common Causes
- application code generating runtime errors
- server configuration mistakes affecting routing or permissions
- database queries failing due to missing tables or indexes
- plugins executing incompatible code
How the Problem Appears
- HTTP error pages such as 500 Internal Server Error
- blank pages when attempting to access specific URLs
- error messages displayed within the CMS dashboard
- logs showing fatal errors or uncaught exceptions
How It Is Diagnosed
- reviewing server error logs for stack traces
- enabling application debugging to capture runtime errors
- testing individual URLs to isolate failing pages
- checking recent code or plugin changes
Typical Fix
- correct application code causing runtime failures
- restore missing database structures
- adjust file permissions required by the application
- disable plugins responsible for fatal errors