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WordPress Project Notes – HIOUSA.com

Current Goal: Diagnose and resolve recurring CSS file loss after updates/caching events. Primary issue occurs unpredictably and results in homepage format loss.

Key Dates: - Last known good backup: April 23, 2025 - Initial contact call and scope meeting: May 7, 2025

People Involved: - Amy Fanter (Marketing Lead): ../assets/Amy-Fanter.md - David Bebout (IT Director): Oversees server, staging, and access

Platform Context: - Hosted on WP Engine - Multiple environments: Production, Staging, Development - Staging/Dev used for Quick Quotes integration testing - Quick Quotes uses Amazon-based quoting API but is out-of-scope for current fix - Theme in use is SiteOrigin, but a future site (in Divi) is under construction

Challenges: - Previous devs made backend PHP edits (likely Google Fonts, custom cache layers) - Frequent plugin updates triggering cascade failures - Potential corrupted theme/customizer logic

Short-Term Action Items: 1. Access WP Engine and WordPress admin 2. Analyze root cause of CSS file loss 3. Provide quote and recommendation (by mid-next week) 4. Maintain formatting during active golf season

Long-Term Opportunities: - Assist with new Hole In One International site (Divi-based) - Clean up and modernize Odds On Promotions WordPress blog - Ongoing maintenance and optimization

Call Recording: - Fathom Transcript

Reference Emails: - Project Scope Email - Pre-Call Expectations

See organization-overview.md for structural context.