It’s been a few days since my last post—not because I’ve run out of ideas, but because I’ve been elbows-deep in something new: plugin development.
This is a fresh frontier for me. I’ve worked with WordPress for years—designing, fixing, optimizing—but now I’m stepping into creating tools I’ve wished existed for a long time. Tools I haven’t seen done quite right, or ones I believe I can do better. Each plugin is designed to serve a specific purpose I’ve run into over and over again—either in client work or on my own projects.
Here’s what’s currently in motion:
The HyperLynx Plugin Suite (WIP)
SpeedTrap – Pinpoints what’s slowing down your pages and provides quick insights (including HTTP status codes) in plain language. Great for troubleshooting performance without diving into a pile of dev logs. GridStyle – A visual, spreadsheet-style editor for Additional CSS. Organizes styles into readable, filterable blocks—ideal for anyone who’s tired of scrolling through a CSS wall of doom. HyperLynx Dashboard – The control panel that ties the suite together. Simple UI, signal-tower vibes. Minimal fluff. TuneClaw – For content clarity and keyword refinement. Think of it like a precision tuner for your meta tags and messaging. StillClaw – Keeps track of what’s stable vs. what’s been recently edited or needs review. It’s a low-key version control layer for non-devs. EchoFang – Clicks, paths, and echo trails. Tracks user behavior and drop-offs in a visual way to help sharpen the path to conversion.
LinguaCode + MirthCat (Alpha Build)
This one’s a hybrid learning system still in early stages. For now, it focuses on dual learning: teaching Python while reinforcing core human-language concepts (grammar, structure, logic). It’s designed to be fun, structured, and metaphor-rich—starting with Latin and Python. MirthCat is the core environment it will run inside.
Elsewhere at the Lodge…
Homepage Redesign & Focus Refinement: I’ve been tightening the layout, updating icons, and making the new homepage funnel more intentional. Less clutter. More signal. Reusable Content Blocks: I’m creating modular sections I can drop into blog posts, service pages, and future landing pages. These include project spotlights, service promos, and linked product features. Plugin Reading & Research: I’ve been deep-diving into how plugins are structured, activated, and deployed—so these aren’t just ideas, they’re becoming real, testable tools.
If you’ve found these ideas useful, or want help tuning your own site or system, my Support & Services page is here »
More updates soon. For now, back to the workbench.
