Some of you might remember a time when donburnside.com was primarily about WordPress. It was a very long time ago, when I was more active and creating new themes frequently. Over the years, I’ve built more than 50 themes by hand. All hand-edited CSS, HTML, and a little bit of PHP.
Well, I’ve started doing WordPress stuff again.
I’ve upgraded my workflows and my skills, and I’m now using Claude as a partner, especially when it comes to managing client sites. The bulk of my recent work has been websites, mostly WordPress, with a fair amount of IT stuff mixed in.
My latest client has been a fun one to help me get back into it. Some issues with plugins were causing reliability issues and really needed some help when I got involved.
It had been built in ways you aren’t supposed to build websites. Modified plugins that couldn’t be updated, hard-coded values, and plugins that might or might not have been needed. Over time, the whole thing became nearly impossible to maintain. It was stuck on an old version of WordPress, along with a collection of outdated plugins. Eventually, the site was compromised, turning into a malware fest.
While I passed on this project previously, this time, I have Claude and 2 Gbps fiber internet!
I worked with the client to get access to everything I needed and started cleaning. Once I understood the scope of the infection and the overall state of the site, I recommended a complete rescue.
That meant moving the site from GoDaddy to Wirenine, removing the malware, and getting everything back to a place where the site could run reliably.
And I did it. CarShowSafari is back up and running on its new home.
Yes, clients. I’m doing client work again, on a very limited basis. Need help?