WordPress: sending email with SMTP authentication
This guide shows you how to configure WordPress SMTP email sending using the WP Mail SMTP plugin. You will set up authenticated email delivery through your HOSTDOG mail server so that contact forms, password resets, WooCommerce order notifications, and other WordPress emails are delivered reliably.
How to speed up your WordPress site
This guide covers practical steps to speed up your WordPress site on HOSTDOG hosting. You will learn how to enable caching, optimize images, clean up plugins, upgrade PHP, and fine-tune your database — changes that can dramatically reduce page load times.
How to install WordPress manually
This guide covers how to install WordPress manually on your HOSTDOG hosting account. You will download the WordPress package, upload it to your hosting via File Manager or FTP, create a MySQL database, and run the WordPress installer to complete the setup.
How to fix the WordPress white screen of death
This guide walks you through diagnosing and fixing the WordPress white screen of death (WSOD). You will learn how to enable debug mode, identify the cause — whether it is a plugin conflict, theme issue, or PHP memory limit — and restore your site step by step.
How to fix WordPress database connection errors
This guide helps you diagnose and fix WordPress database connection errors. You will verify your database credentials in wp-config.php, check that your database user has the correct privileges, repair corrupted tables, and rule out server-side issues.
How to enable WordPress Multisite
This guide walks you through enabling WordPress Multisite on your HOSTDOG hosting account. You will modify wp-config.php, run the network setup wizard, update your .htaccess file, and create your first sub-site — using either subdomains or subdirectories.
How to clone or stage a WordPress site
This guide covers three ways to clone or stage a WordPress site on your HOSTDOG hosting account: using WordPress Toolkit (the fastest method), Softaculous staging, and a manual approach with a migration plugin. Choose the method that best fits your workflow.