metaruss

A few weeks ago, I started looking into what it would take to convert this WordPress-based site back into a static site using a static site generator. My main motivation was to end the update treadmill, constant security threats, and the fire hose of comment spam unless I also pay for Akismet. I post to my site in bursts and it can go years without any updates. This does not mesh well with WordPress. Although it can auto-update itself, the plugins need constant attention. I’ve had two security incidents, one where I had to restore from backups. Then there is the inevitable bit-rot that happens with abandoned plugins and my customized theme as major WordPress versions are released. The site is in need of a re-theme, but I’d rather do it once and be done.

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