Syntax Error:
Some of the WordPress users have tried new things on their websites by referring to the code snippets available on the web. But a small error on the code snippet will cause them the whole site to break. Most of the times they have received the error message as “Syntax Error, unexpected”. This is One of the freaking errors occurred in WordPress. Here, we will help you to solve the issue in multiple ways.
Using Proper Syntax:
Basic mistakes in the code syntax will cause the Syntax Error. But a tiny mistake in the code will cause you the crucial effect on the website. If you have missed a comma or curly bracket that will break the whole script. To avoid the Syntax Error you need to be very careful while using the code snippets. But there are some ways to add a custom code snippet in WordPress and that are listed below.
1. By using the Plugin:
This is the safest method used for adding a snippet to WordPress. There is a plugin called “Code Snippets” in WordPress which allows adding the custom code snippets in the website. It has the fail-safe switch which deactivates the code snippets if it causes the error to the website. But this method is not suitable for adding code snippet in themes files. This will work for the snippets that are added to the functions file.
2. Using a Child Theme:
The second method is creating a child theme and it will work for adding a code snippet in themes. By using a child theme, the user can intact the changes when updating the theme. It will be helpful for the user to add code to theme files and templates without worrying about updates undoing the user’s changes.
3.Adding the code in functions.php:
You can add codes directly to the functions.php file but there are some downsides in it.
* The changed code in the themes section will wipe off the current theme when you are updating.
*The code you are adding will work for the particular theme only.
Fixing the Error by FTP:
In order to fix the Syntax Error, you can use the FTP to edit the code that caused the error. Connect to the FTP program with the site and select the file that needs to be edit. You can either remove the code that causes the error otherwise you can rewrite the code correct syntax. After editing the code, save it and upload it to the server. Now check the site and it will be working.
We hope that this article will help you to solve the Syntax Error in WordPress. For more information, follow us on Twitter and Facebook. For video tutorials, subscribe to our YouTube channel ServerCake India.