How WordPress search returned blank results for remote editors on VPNs because of blocked Elasticsearch calls and the proxy pass fix that restored relevance
WordPress is known for its flexibility and extensibility, enabling global editorial teams to collaborate efficiently. However, even this robust platform encounters hiccups, especially when integrated with powerful tools like Elasticsearch. An incident involving remote editors using VPNs uncovered a surprising issue: search functions returning blank results. This seemingly elusive problem had a clear root cause—Elasticsearch … Read more