Internal Server Error Any Ideas Why?

[Katalina]

I have just moved wfhpro.com from a (self-hosted) blogger platform to wordpress. (Still writing a post on that exciting move! )

Everything is now moved over just fine. But I am getting Internal Server errors plus some really slow load times about 1/2 the time. I assume this is happening for everyone else also?

wfhpro.com is hosted on GoDaddy, do you think the problem is with them?

I have installed a few plugins, and I am using a new theme, but I don't have any scripts or anything running that I know about! I've looked at the files and I don't see anything that doesn't belong there.

I have no idea where to look for the problem. So if you have any ideas please let me know!

Thanks

[bbrian017]

have you added any new ad code lately or widgets on your sidbar?

if not it's a server issue 90% of the time!

Sorry I can't be more help

[Katalina]

My suspicion is that it is a GoDaddy issue. However, I just made the move to WordPress and it seemed suspicious that it started at the same time.

Right now I only have Entrecard, Project Wonderful and adsense running. So I don't think it is any of them.

I think I am going to send an email to GoDaddy and see if they have any insights. Or wait and see if it just doesn't go away on its own!

[joen05]

What kind of server errors are you getting? 500 or something like that?

I recently moved my blog from blogger to wordpress as well, and just dealt with this issue if that is indeed what you got. is all I can say to describe the pain.. lol.

Let me know if I can help!

[crankynu]

Internal Server Errors are most commonly related to .htaccess-problems.
Meaning, certain things the .htaccess file wishes to make alterations to is not permitted by the server, hence the error.

[Ben Barden]

Originally Posted by crankynu

Internal Server Errors are most commonly related to .htaccess-problems.
Meaning, certain things the .htaccess file wishes to make alterations to is not permitted by the server, hence the error.

The way I understand it, if the .htaccess file is incorrect then this error won't happen half the time, it will be there ALL the time until you fix the problem. On the occasions I've messed up my .htaccess file I often end up with an Internal Server Error and I have to restore a previous version of the file to rectify the problem.

I don't know if this helps, but I have occasionally seen an Internal Server Error at times when I know there shouldn't be one. For instance I saw the error, then refreshed the page and it was OK again. If that's the kind of thing you are seeing - i.e. a problem that appears and disappears without you changing anything - then it could well be an issue with your host.

You say you've only just moved to GoDaddy, which is unfortunate because I would advise against their hosting. They are fine for domains but their hosting is below par. Hostgator is a lot better IMO.

[Katalina]

Thanks everyone for your help. The problem went away all on its own!
I agree with you about GoDaddy for hosting. I have a hosting account with another company that I have had no trouble with in over 2 years. I may just have to move all my hosting to them.

[damiende]

I have been hosting with godaddy for several years. Not one problem their support is quick and easy to use. And they have great discounts.

[bbrian017]

Originally Posted by damiende

I have been hosting with godaddy for several years. Not one problem their support is quick and easy to use. And they have great discounts.

I agree and have been a customer now for almost 3 years! I was only down twice that I noticed in this time!