sometimes i attempt to do things haphazardly.. especially when working with software or applications because i figured theres always a way to undo things (as long as you dont trash a file).
well. this time i almost proved myself wrong. i tried to change the site url, and ZOIKS.. error 500. oh sons of bitches. i tried feverishly to restore from older backups, not really knowing what the hell i really did, or how id fix it (i said i was a programmer, not a webmaster HA, kidding).
a panicked hour later, i ended up searcing for ‘wordpress misconfiguration’. i came up with a few good forum posts, but none with a valid solution.
eventually giving into despair i started the multiple word google search. you all know what im talking about. when nothing seems to work, you start searching for “computer does not work please help me”.
well. i eventually ran into the solution, and ill post it here, because one day i may make the same mistake again.
http://codex.wordpress.org/Changing_The_Site_URL
amen, people. amen.
(and look out for a site redesign.. you know, like one that has a little bit of effort put into it)