Best Practices.
SSL Certificates and CAA Records
We explain the need for CAA records, how to verify whether your DNS provider supports them, and how to set up a new CAA record.
Development Best Practices (No Version Control)
Learn about best practices when deploying a site to WP Engine. In this article we’ll discuss how to deploy when NOT leveraging Git version control.
Development Best Practices (with Version Control)
Learn about best practices when deploying a site to WP Engine. In this article we’ll discuss how to deploy when leveraging Git version control.
Cache and utm/gclid Variables
Learn how to properly utilize URL variables so they interact effectively with WP Engine’s page caching system.
Modified WordPress Core Files
What are WordPress core files and why shouldn’t they be modified? Learn how to reinstall your core files, if they have been modified, in two ways.
Sending Email on WP Engine
It’s recommended to use a third party service when sending emails from WordPress. This ensures deliverability and allows for higher email sending limits.
Page Performance Tool
This article details our Page Performance tool inside your WP Engine User Portal, which can help you to discover and fix potential problems with speed.
Trailing Slash for Google AdWords
The best practice for setting up Google AdWords campaigns is to always include a trailing slash in your URLS. Learn why and how this helps you.
Dedicated IP Address
Dedicated IP addresses are no longer a necessity for enterprise-grade websites. We list the reasons you may want one and the reasons you don’t need one.
WordPress and the .htaccess File
Learn how .htaccess file interacts with the WP Engine platform, when to place something within the .htaccess and when to perform the action another way.
Robots.txt and WordPress
Learn what a robots.txt file is and why it’s important to your site. We’ll share how to easily create and edit your robots.txt file within WordPress.
Host a Site on a Subdirectory, like “/blog”
We advise not to install a WordPress installation into a sub-directory like domain.com/blog. This article explains why and recommendations for alternatives.
