Website Maintenance Problem – Need Help

[PontingClarke]

I'm currently handling website maintenance, and out of nowhere, the site started throwing errors and loading painfully slow. I haven’t made any major changes recently—just routine updates and plugin checks—so I’m stuck trying to figure out what’s breaking things behind the scenes. Has anyone run into something similar during maintenance?

[aidenjames]

Yes, sudden issues like that can definitely happen even with routine web site maintenance. Sometimes plugin conflicts, outdated PHP versions, or hidden server-side errors can cause slow loading or break functionality. It’s also worth checking if a recent automatic update clashed with existing code or themes. Running a full diagnostic or using a staging environment to isolate the issue can help. If it keeps recurring, it might be time to bring in a professional to audit the setup.