Hi
A couple of times a day I get an error message in my error log. Its always the same:
[10-Aug-2013 03:24:39 UTC] WordPress database error MySQL server has gone away for query SELECT option_value FROM options WHERE option_name = '_transient_doing_cron' LIMIT 1 made by _get_cron_lock
I have taken a look in my options SQL and no such table exists.
I Googled the error and the other than referring to other threads the only real explanation I could read was http://wordpress.org/support/topic/annoying-establishing-a-database-connection-after-site-updates?replies=7 implying it was the hosting company's issue. However I got this reply from them:
Unfortunately since you are on a shared server, we cannot change the mysql settings of the server. We are sure that its not a server side issue thats causing the error. You may need to dig in the code thoroughly for the fix. I suggest you contacting wordpress too and let us know what they think about this.
I am using the latest version of WordPress 3.6.1 with plugins WooCommerce, Regen Thumbnails, WooThemes Updater, Wooslider & Wooslider Product Slideshow, CKEditor, Wordfence, Cookie Law Info, Easy Contact Forms, Maintenance Mode and All in one SEO Pack.
I have also slightly modified the TwentyTwelve theme (believe me I know that was a mistake now!).
Please could anyone advise? I am good at instructions for adding, editing and deleting PHP and MySQL script.
Thanks in advance