A WordPress site uses the permalink structure /%year%/%postname%/. After changing it to /%postname%/, some old links show 404 errors. What is the likely cause?

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A WordPress site uses the permalink structure /%year%/%postname%/. After changing it to /%postname%/, some old links show 404 errors. What is the likely cause?

AThe .htaccess file was not updated to reflect the new structure

BThe post slugs were deleted accidentally

CThe site URL was changed in settings

DThe category base was not set correctly

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand permalink changes effect
Changing permalink structure requires updating rewrite rules in the .htaccess file for URLs to work correctly.
Step 2: Identify cause of 404 errors
If .htaccess is not updated, old URLs won't redirect properly, causing 404 errors.
Final Answer:
The .htaccess file was not updated to reflect the new structure -> Option A
Quick Check:
Rewrite rules update needed = The .htaccess file was not updated to reflect the new structure [OK]

Quick Trick: Always update .htaccess after changing permalinks [OK]

Common Mistakes:

Assuming post slugs were deleted
Ignoring .htaccess rewrite rules
Confusing category base with permalink structure

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A WordPress site uses the permalink structure /%year%/%postname%/. After changing it to /%postname%/, some old links show 404 errors. What is the likely cause?

Step 1: Understand permalink changes effect

Step 2: Identify cause of 404 errors

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