Today, we’re talking about roadblocks.
WordPress is a tool, which meansit’s supposed to expand your capabilities and make your job easier. So when hiccups pop up and slow you down, it can definitely be irritating.
Luckily, I’ve been navigating the WordPress world for over ten years, and along the way, I’ve picked up some solid strategies to smash through common roadblocks—so you can keep moving forward.
In today’s newsletter, I’m sharing those tips with you. Here’s what we’ll cover:
🚧 How to swap out media files without breaking links or hurting your SEO.
🚧 What to do when you hit that dreaded “Uploaded File Exceeds Max Size” error.
🚧 Why a CDN is crucial for your site (and how to pick the right one.)
Grab your sledgehammer and hard hat—it’s time to jump in! 👷
In today’s edition:
3 Best Ways to Replace Media Files in the WordPress Media Library
6 Best Ways to Fix “Uploaded File Exceeds Max Size” Error
Top 5 WordPress CDN Plugins for Lightning-Fast Website in 2025
The WP World Feature
3 Best Ways to Replace Media Files in the WordPress Media Library
Replacing media files in WordPress – whether it’s an image, PDF, or any uploaded file is a common task for site owners. Perhaps you need to replace media files like an outdated logo, fix a typo in a PDF, or swap out a large image for an optimized one.
However, doing this incorrectly can lead to broken links or lost SEO value. You must be very cautious about replacing WordPress media files to prevent SEO impact, caching, link preservation, database consistency, CDN integration, and offloading.
As a WordPress user for 10 years, I’ve learned that replacing WordPress media is easy with the right approach. You can replace each piece of WordPress media manually or use WordPress plugins to help you.
In this guide, we’ll explore best practices to replace media uploads in WordPress without breaking links, hurting SEO, or causing other issues.
6 Best Ways to Fix “Uploaded File Exceeds Max Size” Error
I’ve encountered the “Uploaded file exceeds the maximum upload size” error in WordPress more than I care to admit. Ironically, it usually happens when I upload a large video, theme, or backup.
But thanks to WordPress, you can now see the upload size limit directly on the upload media page. It wasn’t available before. Only then can we find out how to upload a file and get the “uploaded file exceeds upload_max_filesize” notice.
In this article, I’ll discuss six different ways I’ve learned to increase the upload limit in WordPress, from editing configuration files like php.ini and .htaccess to using plugins that do the heavy lifting for you.
I’ll also share the tool I rely on for a long-term, scalable solution for handling big files without hitting upload errors. Let me guide you on increasing WordPress maximum file upload size and controlling file limits.
Top 5 WordPress CDN Plugins for Lightning-Fast Website in 2025
Over nearly a decade I have tested more than a dozen WordPress CDNs on WordPress sites ranging from personal blogs to high-traffic stores. Each trial began with baseline metrics from real-user monitoring and Lighthouse.
After switching CDNs I compared time-to-first-byte, Largest Contentful Paint, cache hit ratio, and purge speed to verify improvement. The data revealed clear patterns:
- A global edge network reduces latency for international users.
- Fast API-driven cache purges are vital for sites with frequent updates.
- Automatic image compression benefits media-heavy themes most.
- Transparent pricing avoids surprise costs during traffic spikes.
In this article I will discuss the best WordPress CDNs that will actually speed up WordPress in 2025, explain where each one wins, and outline the costs so you can choose the right fit.
The WP World
We are proud to sponsor resources that cultivate community for WordPress users while also helping them get the very most out of their website.
The WP World is a site dedicated to connecting the people of WordPress, both online and in-person.
They’re currently serving 1914 “Pressers” across 92 countries!
Infinite Uploads sponsors this resource to help them add new features and cover all the things that go into running a site like this, such as hosting, plugin licenses, Google Maps API costs, and more.
Check them out if you’re interested in seeing the kinds of resources we support!
WordPress roadblocks sure are frustrating, but I hope the tools and tips I’ve shared in this newsletter help you sidestep those obstacles—or blast right through them! 🚜
However, if you find that your WordPress website issues are giving you a headache more often than not, I invite you to explore ClikIT Care, an all-in-one WordPress maintenance service that I (Blake) am proud to run.
P.S. I had an absolute blast attending WordCamp Europe this month (and meeting some of you in person!) Look out for a recap of my experience coming soon.
Until next time,
Blake Whittle
Owner, Infinite Uploads & ClikIT
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