A website going down is stressful, but most causes fall into a short list of usual suspects. Here's how to narrow it down quickly.
1. Check if it's actually your site, or just you
Try loading your site from a different device or network, or use an online "is it down" checker. Sometimes the issue is local internet or DNS caching on your own device.
2. Domain expiration
An expired domain will often show as completely unreachable. Check your domain's expiration date first — this is one of the most common, and easiest to fix, causes.
3. Hosting account issues
Failed payments, exceeded resource limits, or hosting account suspensions can take a site offline. Check your hosting dashboard or email for any account alerts.
4. A recent plugin or theme update
If your site was working before a recent update, that update is the most likely cause. Many hosts let you roll back via a recent backup.
5. Server-side outages
Occasionally, the issue is on the hosting provider's end. Check their status page or support channels for any reported outages.
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