New post overwriting last post

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    celebquebec · Member ·

    My WordPress site tvqc.com has a critical issue: new posts are overwriting the most recent post instead of being created as new. This causes content loss.

    Problem: When I create a post, it automatically takes the previous post’s slug/permalink, even if changed manually. The last published post is replaced.

     

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  • michaelmedahunsi · Staff ·

    Hi @celebquebec, from what you shared, you’re trying to publish new posts on tvqc.com, but each new post is overwriting the most recent one instead of being created as a separate post. That’s understandably worrying, especially since it leads to content being replaced.

    I would have really liked to dig into this directly for you. I checked tvqc.com, and I can see that the site isn’t hosted with us here on WordPress.com.

    Just to clarify the distinction, since it can be confusing:

    • WordPress.com is a fully managed hosting platform where we handle the server, updates, and provide direct support for site issues.
    • WordPress.org (self-hosted WordPress) is the same software, but it’s hosted with a third-party provider. In that setup, site behavior issues are handled by your hosting company or a developer.

    I also checked your domain’s nameservers, and they point to SiteGround, which means your site is self-hosted and running on their infrastructure. Because of that, I don’t have access to the tools needed to investigate or fix the issue you’re seeing, and I’m not able to troubleshoot it from our side.

    Your best next steps would be:

    • Reach out to SiteGround support, as they can look into database, caching, or configuration issues that could cause posts to overwrite each other.
    • If you’d rather have someone hands-on fix it, you can hire a WordPress developer via Codeable:
      https://www.codeable.io/partners/wordpresscom/?ref=2ycmr

    If you’d prefer to move the site to WordPress.com, you’d be very welcome here. We offer world-class support, and I can help arrange a free assisted migration. You are also be eligible for 50% off the Business plan, which includes tools and support for more complex sites.

    If you’d like to make the switch, you can request a free migration here:
    https://wordpress.com/support/request-a-free-migration/

    Let me know if you have any questions.

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