Tested on:
Nginx 1.19.0
WordPress 5.4
PHP 7.2.24
Vesta CP
After switching from Apache to Nginx with PHP-FPM, you may notice that the homepage loads fine, but all other URLs return 404 (Page Not Found). This issue is very common when migrating WordPress sites from Apache to Nginx.
Let’s understand why this happens and how to fix it quickly.
You update WordPress expecting better performance and improved stability, but instead… your website suddenly looks broken. Maybe the layout is distorted, a plugin stopped working, or your screen is filled with error messages.
Frustrating? Yes.
Common? Absolutely.
The main advantage of switching from a static HTML site to WordPress is ease of management. With HTML, every small change—editing text, updating images, or adjusting layouts—requires modifying files manually and re-uploading them. This can be slow and time-consuming.
In website management and SEO, even small details can make a significant difference. One often overlooked element is the naming of your WordPress media files. Properly naming your images and other media can enhance SEO, improve organization, and streamline workflow. In this guide, we’ll cover manual and plugin-based methods for renaming WordPress media files to help your website rank better and stay organized.
