This post is a quick check-in on the blog itself—what’s new, what I’m aiming for next, and how I’m thinking about security behind the scenes. It’s part housekeeping note, part personal reflection, and part nerd-out on keeping things tidy and safe. If you like meta posts and practical details, this one’s for you.
What’s new on the blog: updates, goals, and me
I’ve made a handful of small but meaningful updates around here. The site is a bit faster thanks to some image compression and caching tweaks, and I cleaned up the navigation so it’s easier to jump between categories. I also refreshed the About page to better reflect what I’m actually writing about these days: a blend of practical notes, occasional deep dives, and personal experiments. Commenting is still open, but I’ve adjusted the moderation queue to keep it civil and less spammy.
On the content side, I’m aiming for a steadier cadence instead of sporadic bursts—think fewer megathreads and more digestible, focused posts. I’m experimenting with a monthly roundup to connect dots across topics and surface smaller ideas that don’t need full posts. Behind the scenes, I’m keeping drafts lighter and shipping more, even if something isn’t “perfect” yet. The goal is to make this space more conversational, a place where I can think out loud and you can jump in when something resonates.
Security thoughts: my practices, risks, and plans
Running even a small blog means wearing a mini–site admin hat, so I try to keep the basics tight. I use a password manager, unique logins, and hardware-based 2FA for admin access. Updates happen quickly—core, themes, plugins—with a wary eye on anything that adds too much complexity. Backups run on a rotating schedule, stored off-site, and I periodically test restores so I’m not learning under pressure. I’ve also trimmed third-party scripts, enforced HTTPS, and set stricter content security policies where practical.
Risks aren’t hypothetical: supply-chain issues in plugins, credential phishing, comment spam waves, scraping, and downtime spikes are all on the table. To get ahead of that, I’m documenting a simple incident checklist (how to lock things down fast, who to contact, what to check first), enabling rate limiting and a lightweight WAF, and tightening API key handling with least privilege and short-lived tokens. I’m also considering a small “security.txt” page and a simple way for responsible disclosures to reach me. None of this makes the site bulletproof, but it raises the cost of trouble and reduces panic when something weird happens.
Thanks for reading this behind-the-scenes update. If you notice anything broken, have thoughts on the posting cadence, or want to swap notes on small-site security, I’m all ears. The plan is simple: keep writing, keep it fast, keep it friendly—and keep it safe enough to focus on the fun parts.