WordPress SOP Knowledge Base
Elementor + MainWP methodology — 40 topics. Agent API at /api/topics
ACF — Advanced Custom Fields
ACF field group registration via PHP code, getting field values in templates, repeater field loops, options pages for site-wide settings, ACF JSON sync for version control, and Elementor Pro dynamic tag integration.
Cloudflare WordPress CDN Setup
Cloudflare setup for WordPress: nameserver migration, DNS proxy rules, SSL/TLS Full Strict mode to prevent redirect loops, page rules for cache bypass and aggressive static caching, WAF firewall rules for bad bots, and WooCommerce checkout exclusions.
cPanel WordPress Hosting Setup
cPanel procedures for WordPress hosting: domain setup, DNS records, MySQL database creation, SSL installation, PHP configuration, and backup scheduling.
Divi Builder Essentials
Divi builder operations: Theme Builder for headers/footers/templates, module custom CSS using %%order_class%%, performance settings (static CSS, critical CSS, defer jQuery), child theme setup, and layout export/import.
Elementor Pro Setup and Global Design System
Global colors, fonts, Theme Builder template hierarchy, performance settings, and responsive breakpoints for Elementor Pro.
Elementor Pro Template Kit Selection by Niche
57 premium Elementor Pro template kits organized by service niche for local business WordPress sites — HVAC, plumbing, roofing, cleaning, electrical, medical, construction.
Gutenberg Block Development
Custom Gutenberg block development using PHP server-side rendering and JavaScript/React with @wordpress/scripts build tooling, block.json API version 3, and RichText editor integration.
Hostinger WordPress Hosting Management
Hostinger hPanel operations for WordPress: adding sites, PHP version and memory configuration, SSH access on port 65002, staging creation and push-to-production, Hostinger API for automation, and MainWP integration.
.htaccess Directives for WordPress
Production-ready .htaccess directives for WordPress: standard rewrite rules, security hardening, browser caching, GZIP compression, HTTPS forcing, and PHP limits on shared hosting.
Kadence and GeneratePress Lightweight Theme Setup
Kadence and GeneratePress theme setup: global colors and fonts, block-based layouts via Kadence Blocks and GP Premium Elements, performance benchmarks vs Elementor and Divi, and when to use each theme.
MainWP Fleet Management
Staged update pipeline, connection troubleshooting, and monitoring layers for WordPress fleet management via MainWP.
Multi-Brand WordPress Site Deployment Pipeline
13-phase pipeline for deploying production-ready local business WordPress sites with unique brand kits, 50+ pages of SEO content, schema, and Lighthouse 90+ performance targets.
Rank Math SEO Configuration
Rank Math initial setup wizard, critical settings for titles/meta, sitemap, schema, and Local SEO, 404 monitor workflow, redirections module, and GMB NAP sync requirements.
WordPress Schema Injection
WordPress schema markup: Rank Math Local SEO configuration, custom JSON-LD injection via wp_head for LocalBusiness and Service schemas, FAQ schema function, and validation via Google Rich Results Test.
WordPress Transients and Object Cache
WordPress transients API for temporary DB-cached data, object cache API for request-scoped memory, Redis persistent object cache setup, and WP-CLI transient cleanup commands.
WooCommerce Checkout and Payments
WooCommerce payment gateway setup (Stripe, PayPal), checkout field optimization, payment gateway comparison by fee, abandoned cart recovery setup, and test card numbers for Stripe.
WooCommerce Setup Essentials
WooCommerce installation sequence, essential wp-config.php settings for memory and revisions, key WooCommerce hooks for customizing product pages and checkout fields, WP-CLI WooCommerce commands, and performance optimizations.
Wordfence Security Plugin Setup
Wordfence installation and configuration: firewall learning mode, brute force protection, rate limiting, scan schedule, two-factor authentication, live traffic monitoring, IP blocking, and email alert configuration for managed WordPress sites.
WordPress AJAX Handlers
Pattern for registering WordPress AJAX actions with nonce verification for both logged-in and public users.
WordPress Backup Strategies
WordPress backup stack (UpdraftPlus, BackWPup, WPvivid), WP-CLI backup commands, offsite storage configuration, retention policies, and backup verification procedures.
WordPress Custom Post Types and Taxonomies
Register custom post types and taxonomies in functions.php with Gutenberg and REST API support.
WordPress Database Optimization
WordPress database bloat identification via SQL queries, cleanup SQL for revisions, orphaned postmeta, expired transients, spam comments, WP-CLI database commands, preventing future bloat with revision limits, and WP-Optimize scheduled cleanup.
WordPress Debug Logging
WordPress debug mode configuration in wp-config.php, reading debug.log via tail and grep, Query Monitor plugin for development, custom error logging to debug.log or custom log files, and common WordPress error patterns with causes.
WordPress File Permissions
Correct file and directory permission settings for WordPress to prevent unauthorized access.
WordPress Hacked Site Recovery
Nine-step procedure to clean a compromised WordPress site and harden it against reinfection.
WordPress Actions and Filters (Hook System)
WordPress hook system: add_action and add_filter syntax, priority and argument count, remove_action and remove_filter, common hook names (wp_head, save_post, pre_get_posts), and creating custom hooks with do_action and apply_filters.
WordPress Migration and Redirect Map
Complete WordPress migration SOP: pre-migration crawl, redirect map format, .htaccess and Rank Math redirect implementation, post-migration validation with curl, and database search-replace.
WordPress Multisite Network
WordPress Multisite setup: enabling network, subdomain vs subdirectory modes, wp-config constants, WP-CLI site management commands, network plugin activation, and custom domain mapping.
WordPress New Site Launch Checklist
Ten-step technical setup checklist for launching a new WordPress site including MainWP, Rank Math, Wordfence, Optimole, WPvivid, WP Rocket, GSC, GA4, and Bing Webmaster Tools.
WordPress Performance Optimization
Caching constants, database cleanup SQL, plugin stack, and wp-config settings to achieve Lighthouse 90+ on WordPress sites.
WordPress Plugin Development
Plugin file header, activation/deactivation hooks, custom database table creation, and admin settings page pattern for WordPress plugin development.
WordPress REST API
WordPress REST API endpoints, authentication methods (Application Passwords, JWT), custom endpoint registration in PHP, JavaScript fetch examples, and how to restrict REST API access to logged-in users.
WordPress Security Hardening
wp-config.php and .htaccess hardening constants and rules to lock down a WordPress site.
WordPress SEO Author Profile Setup (E-E-A-T)
Setting up WordPress author profiles with social links, bio, and schema to satisfy Google E-E-A-T signals.
WordPress Staging Environments
WordPress staging setup options (Local by Flywheel, MainWP Staging, manual VPS clone), WP-CLI staging commands, staging wp-config settings to block indexing and trap emails.
WordPress Theme Development
Complete pattern for custom WordPress theme setup including style.css header, functions.php essentials, script enqueueing, widget registration, and menu setup.
WP-CLI Command Reference
WP-CLI commands for core installation, plugin/user management, database export and search-replace, cache flushing, transient cleanup, and cron operations.
WordPress Cron and Scheduled Tasks
WordPress WP-Cron: scheduling events with wp_schedule_event, custom intervals, disabling WP-Cron for real server cron (crontab), WP-CLI cron management, and deactivation cleanup.
WP Rocket Configuration
WP Rocket recommended settings for Elementor sites: cache tab, file optimization (no combine CSS/JS), media lazy loading, preload, advanced rules for WooCommerce exclusions, Cloudflare add-on setup, and WP-CLI cache clear commands.
WPX Hosting WordPress Management
WPX Hosting operations for 34 agency WordPress sites on Elite Agency plan: WPX control panel features, built-in CDN setup, PHP version management, MainWP integration workflow via mainwp.abreumovers.com, WPX backup restore, and performance baseline targets.