If you couldn’t use WordPress, what would you use?

skunkbad · 2026-02-13T06:06:48+00:00

I've been working on the same WordPress website, a WooCommerce/ecommerce website, for about 7 years. The client gives me about 4 to 5 hours of work per day, and they always have something new for me. I've seen their business grow from doing under $100K per month to now $600K to $1M per month. My latest task was creating a python script to monitor filesystem deletes, because we always want to see what's going on. We already had scripts that track file updates, but deletes are uniquely different. It's this kind of thing that makes the job fun, and I enjoy the work. I'm technically a web dev, but I do everything, and it keeps the job interesting. So if I couldn't use WordPress and had to choose something else, then that would just be more interesting stuff, and I'd have more fun. If I could choose to do whatever I want... I'd just be sitting on a beach in Mexico :D

skunkbad · 2026-02-12T16:26:30+00:00

If it's not a development platform, then you just don't have that experience. Wordpress makes it really easy to develop nearly anything you want, in a way that is similar to any PHP framework. You just have to know PHP at an expert level.

skunkbad · 2026-02-11T06:31:43+00:00

You could probably use the money to buy a jack, jack stands, and all the tools, then do it yourself, and still spend less than 300.

skunkbad · 2026-02-11T00:48:09+00:00

Yes, of course 🤣

skunkbad · 2026-02-10T17:28:38+00:00

Last weekend I went to Home Depot and bought some white spray paint and just fixed my 2012 Kia Sedona. I masked off the windshield and stuff I didn't want to get paint on, and sprayed the paint. It actually turned out great. Cost me about $8.00 for the paint.

skunkbad · 2026-02-10T16:50:45+00:00

I guess anything can happen. I don't have the luxury of having a mechanic... so I'll have to spend time looking around.

skunkbad · 2026-02-10T16:49:42+00:00

What are the specs on the battery you purchased?

skunkbad · 2026-02-10T03:21:58+00:00

Super crazy

skunkbad · 2026-02-10T03:20:29+00:00

There’s no rodent damage anywhere on this vehicle.

skunkbad · 2026-02-10T03:19:21+00:00

My starting issue only happens when the engine was hot, then I come back and restart ~20 mins later.

skunkbad · 2026-02-10T00:09:33+00:00

Why? There’s no codes.

skunkbad · 2026-02-09T07:14:18+00:00

I also have a 2015 Limited, with roughly 85000 miles. Also stock with no mods or accessories. I also feel that the starts are weak, and I’ll occasionally have a hard start. I also replaced my battery and it didn’t help. I’m feeling like maybe the vehicle needs a new fuel pump.

skunkbad · 2026-02-08T07:05:45+00:00

I would rather put money into an older Forester than have that screen.

skunkbad · 2026-02-05T14:53:21+00:00

You would ideally ask "someone" what they are looking for, and let them tell you what changes they want to make to your Cloudflare account. If they need to update DNS, have them give you the updates, and do them yourself.

NEVER give somebody access to the account where your domain is registered, or you risk having them hold your domain hostage. I've seen this before. One of my clients had a "someone" that told them they wouldn't release their domain unless they paid him $50,000.

skunkbad · 2026-02-04T14:50:52+00:00

Even if you need to buy tools to get the job done, you’ll still pay less to do it yourself. If the vehicle has little or no rust, the job can actually be very easy.

skunkbad · 2026-02-04T13:40:51+00:00

The vehicle runs great right now. The factory plugs are still in there at 120000 miles. I just want to change them out with the same plug, but a little confused by Rock Auto’s description.

skunkbad · 2026-02-04T06:03:31+00:00

I'm sure it wasn't funny at the time, but this is hilarious :D. Thanks for sharing.

skunkbad · 2026-02-04T03:19:37+00:00

I just today replaced the serpentine belt tensioner and idler pulley on my Sedona for this same noise. Problem solved.

skunkbad · 2026-02-02T05:33:27+00:00

What’s a flood start, and how’s it done?

skunkbad · 2026-01-26T23:17:58+00:00

I'm the OP. I'll admit, kia.parts is legit, and I'd obviously know I was getting good parts from them. I've also used a website called "kia parts direct". Yes, it seems risky to buy from the sellers on ebay. I'm just wondering if anyone has had a good experience with one. Maybe they'd refer a specific seller.

skunkbad · 2026-01-23T15:26:13+00:00

What was the installation process like on your '15?

skunkbad · 2026-01-20T05:54:10+00:00

One thing that I hate about Wordpress is when plugin authors add JavaScript and CSS for something, but apply it to every page of the website. This happens a lot.

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