So, yesterday I learned how to enable an error log in WordPress (the software that this site runs on). Ever since then I have witnessed just how many glitches there are in popular plugins, including those made by the people behind WordPress itself.
Plugins are like apps that add functionality to your site. I was able to correct a couple errors that my own creations were throwing, but other plugins have hundreds of files to go through.
I’ve eliminated most of the plugins from my site that caused lots of errors. Now it runs faster. I want to eliminate every last one causing any kind of error but some I depend on. So, I started vibe coding lightweight and easily audited plugins to replace some of the ones causing problems.
I’m starting with a cookie consent plugin. I tried alternatives, but they were overly complex and bloated. Mine is a handful of files, so I can load the whole plugin into Gemini AI and it will see it all. It is great at pinpointing problems when I do that.
I’ll start with smaller, simpler functionality and work my way up to the more complex plugins causing problems. Some will require some real research to accomplish.
I’ve been awake for days with insomnia, but I have this site to keep me occupied. I’m not a great communicator when I’m exhausted like this, but I can handle the technical side of developing the site just fine.