CrissieLuckey

OOOPS! Got egg all over my face again, Jan. This time it came just after deactivating W3TC and reactivating WP Super Cache.

Here’s the warning that’s appeared above my admin dashboard ever since:

“Warning! WP Super Cache caching was broken but has been fixed! The script advanced-cache.php could not load wp-cache-phase1.php.

The file /home4/crissie/public_html/wp-content/advanced-cache.php has been recreated and WPCACHEHOME fixed in your wp-config.php. Reload to hide this message.”

Pray tell, HOW do I “reload” whatever that program wants to start working right? Thanks again!

Jan:

Thanks for your fast reply and apologies for my own slow response. Insofar as the question about what I’m trying to accomplish is concerned, most of the acronyms you wrote look like a foreign language to me. Being a technical neophyte, I just want a plugin that runs my site with maximum speed from behind the scenes without requiring much if any maintenance. Customization and such concepts are far too advanced for me at this stage in the game. Besides that, W3TC seems to be geared toward paid premium subscribers with high technical skills.

Thanks again for your feedback and I’ll go deactivate W3TC right now and turn Super Cache back on! ??

UPDATE: CODE 403 ERROR MYSTERY: SOLVED

Hi, everyone:

Just thought it might help for future reference to report final resolution of the Code 403 source. Believe it or not, the culprit turned out to be none other than Bad Behavior. Yep! A link embedded in code 403 error page text redirected to explanatory content that stated Bad Behavior can generate a Code 403 on websites running on other ports besides #80 or 400(?) Although advised by an IT expert that my site in fact runs on Port 80, I temporarily deactivated Bad Behavior and had no further problems with bulk or individual plugin deactivation afterward.

In retrospect, I wonder if Bad Behavior may have caused duplicating content mentioned in my original post. <sigh>… Too late now, as I’ve already scrapped the one remaining page duplicate content page that failed to correct itself after Yoast and Jetpack deactivation – only to eventually learn that xOpin was at fault for THAT particular page displaying Digiprove copyright insignia 7 times in its header!

However, I think it’s good to know to avoid much wasted time in the future. Thanks for reading.

FYI: I found out since posting the original message in this thread that the Code 403 Error was caused by Bad Behavior. I overlooked an embedded link in the error message that led to explanatory content that Bad Behavior will generate a Code 403 when run on any port except 80 or 400(?).

Although my expert IT assistant advised my site does in fact run on port 80, I temporarily deactivated Bad Behavior and had no Code 403 errors on bulk or individual plug-in deactivation afterward.

As a technical neophyte dummy, I dunno why, but it worked!

Thanks, Jan:

I’ll certainly check that link and post a question ASAP, since unanimous advice of far more informed sources indicates that Yoast is a must have for WP bloggers serious about maximum market visibility.

P.S.:

My happy dance WAS somewhat apprehensive, if you recall – as evidenced by expressed SEO concerns ??

Thanks again and best regards!

Rehi, everybody:

I’m quite happy to report that I resolved the permissions AND duplicating content problems. Shortly after I got the above Error 403 message, it dawned on me from purely general logical reasoning (as a technical neophyte idiot) that Jetpack or Yoast or some other plugin might have caused the 403 page, as such plugins require constant connection to an external site.

So I deactivated Jetpack first and duplicating content went down from 10 occurrence to just 1 repeat. Next, came Yoast – and THAT did the trick altogether!

HOWEVER: a) With Yoast on the “loop,” I’m left in a lurch without an SEO plugin that’s a vital necessity; and b) My contact form at bottom of pages has mysteriously disappeared, although Jetpack’s contact form app is active.

Any ideas? Thanks again in advance!

Jan:

Thanks for such a fast reply. Please be advised that “ASAP” was meant to express “urgent need,” NOT imply “instant demand.” ??

As for plugin deactivation, how can I do so when each attempt triggers the following error message:

“Error 403

We’re sorry, but we could not fulfill your request for /wp-admin/plugins.php?&eXo=1 on this server.

You do not have permission to access this server. Data may not be posted from offsite forms.

Your technical support key is: c647-78e2-cd36-1abb

You can use this key to fix this problem yourself.

If you are unable to fix the problem yourself, please contact [MY EMAIL ADDRESS!] and be sure to provide the technical support key shown above.”

Secondly, won’t clearing my browser’s COOKIES cause me to lose all pre-saved passwords? I’ve already cleared cache and that didn’t fix things. I also cleared my homepage from WP Super Cache – no luck. Meanwhile, I try another theme, which I hate to do, as I really love 2013 and it’s free. <sigh>

What does the above error mean and how can I deactivate plugins with that happening?

Thanks again.

The link in the above message is wrong, but I don’t know how to edit or delete it. Here’s where to see the error message on the live page:

https://mshumblewordsmith.com/home-of-high-quality-content/about-me/

Esmi:

Thanks. That seemed to have solved the problem, but will it still work if I change my theme or update to a newer theme or WP version?

Thanks for the tip, Esmi. I’m ashamed to say I never even thought of shutting user signups off until I’m up and running right.

Here’s questions that come to mind, though.

1. WHY didn’t my Akinset (or whatever it’s called) anti-spam plugin block those bots?

2. I just installed Bad Behavior this morning. Will THAT plugin prevent bots from getting in?

3. WHO launches bots to go out and look for sites?

4. WHY didn’t my Conditional CAPTCHA plug-in prevent automated devices from signup in the first place?

5. WHAT are the purpose of such bots? If they don’t leave comments on the site, what DO they do to harm my site? What gain do bots bring their owners?

6. I got an invite from a Referral Key.com member the same or next night after I got EIGHT new signups without comments on my site that was less than 1 week old at the time. Is this coincidence or what?

7. Can you recommend a reputable web design provider with reasonable rates to help me “tweak” my site into full gear?

Thank so much Esmi and excuse my technical IDIOCY that causes need for so many questions.

Best Regards,