Problem:
The Elementor Publish/Update button is disabled or not responding.
The site is currently in Elementor Safe Mode, so no third-party plugins should interfere, but the issue persists.
Console errors I’ve observed include CORS issues and missing settings objects:
Console log:
load-scripts.php?c=1&load%5Bchunk_0%5D=jquery-core,jquery-migrate,jquery-ui-core,jquery-ui-mouse,underscore,backbone,wp-api-request,wp-hooks&ver=6.8.3:5 JQMIGRATE: Migrate is installed, version 3.4.1
env.min.js?ver=3.33.0-dev2:1 @elementor/editor-site-navigation – Settings object not found
jquery-migrate.min.js?ver=3.4.1:2 JQMIGRATE: Migrate is installed, version 3.4.1
about-the-hotel/?elementor-preview=3796&ver=1761181102&elementor-mode=safe:1 Access to font at 'https://hoteljulie.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/google-fonts/fonts/robotomono-l0x5df4xlvmf-bfr8bxmijhlq38.woff2
' from origin 'https://ranchhouseinn.ca
' has been blocked by CORS policy: No 'Access-Control-Allow-Origin' header is present on the requested resource.
robotomono-l0x5df4xlvmf-bfr8bxmijhlq38.woff2:1 Failed to load resource: net::ERR_FAILED
about-the-hotel/?elementor-preview=3796&ver=1761181102&elementor-mode=safe:1 Access to font at 'https://hoteljulie.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/google-fonts/fonts/roboto-kfo7cnqeu92fr1me7ksn66agldtyluama3yuba.woff2
' from origin 'https://ranchhouseinn.ca
' has been blocked by CORS policy: No 'Access-Control-Allow-Origin' header is present on the requested resource.
roboto-kfo7cnqeu92fr1me7ksn66agldtyluama3yuba.woff2:1 Failed to load resource: net::ERR_FAILED
post.php?post=3796&action=elementor:1 [Intervention] Images loaded lazily and replaced with placeholders. Load events are deferred. See https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2048113
about-the-hotel/?elementor-preview=3796&ver=1761181102&elementor-mode=safe:1 Access to font at 'https://hoteljulie.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/google-fonts/fonts/roboto-kfo5cnqeu92fr1mu53zec9_vu3r1gihoszmkbnka.woff2
' from origin 'https://ranchhouseinn.ca
' has been blocked by CORS policy: No 'Access-Control-Allow-Origin' header is present on the requested resource.
roboto-kfo5cnqeu92fr1mu53zec9_vu3r1gihoszmkbnka.woff2:1 Failed to load resource: net::ERR_FAILED
Requirements:
Diagnose why Elementor cannot publish or update pages.
Resolve the issue without breaking the site or plugins.
Ideally, provide guidance on any plugin or configuration adjustments if needed.
Site/Environment Info:
WordPress version: 6.8.3
Elementor versions: 3.33.0-dev2 (Elementor), 3.32.3 (Elementor Pro)
Plugins: Classic Editor, Contact Form 7, WooCommerce, Qi Addons for Elementor, Qode Essential Addons, WP Rocket, Yoast SEO, The Plus Addons for Elementor (Pro)
Hosting: DigitalOcean droplet (existing, no new site creation needed)
Deliverables:
Elementor Publish/Update button is fully functional.
Site is safe to continue editing.
Optional: brief notes on what caused the issue for future reference.
Budget: $30 (1-hour task, may increase if the issue is more complex)
Client feedback
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