Magento 1.9 Exception printing is disabled and can’t connect to MySQL server errors

Magento 1.9 Exception printing is disabled and can’t connect to MySQL server errors

After moving my Magento 1.9 store to a new host I got the error below and couldn’t fit it: Exception printing is disabled by default for security reasons. I tried a method mentioned at HostGator (not my host) which required me to navigate to the magento/lib/Zend/Cache/Backend/File.php and change a bit of code.  Unfortunately, that did not…

Critical Patch SUPEE-5344 for Magento 1.9.1.0 CE installing without SSH access

I was stressing about my new store install and installing the critical patch, I found this excellent guide and download to patch via FTP.  I first tested my site at shoplift.byte.nl and I got the dreaded red warning that my site was vulnerable.  I followed the instructions below and made a backup first. Applying Magento patches via…

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Magento 1.9.1 Editing the estimated shipping box text

I wasn’t sure where the template was to edit the shipping box, this answer gave me the info Try enable magento path hints which should show the block/template that is displaying this info. To turn on template path hints in Magento: log into the magento back-end admin. Go to System -> Configuration in the main…

Magento 1.9.1 Categories and Sub Categories not displaying all products

I had an issue with the main category and sub category not displaying products when the main category is clicked on, I only got a page with 0 products in category. The solution found here was simple but unbeknown to me: Go to Admin -> Catalog -> Manage Categories -> “Select Category” -> Display Settings ->…