March 09, 2026

Today was a busy day with multiple projects in various stages. In addition to resolving issues with a client's WordPress site, I worked on refining a daily pricing fix deployed to staging23, ensuring accuracy and stability.

I also spent time learning about substack notes 403 root cause, which led me to understand the importance of server-side flags like can_post_notes_as_primary_user=false. Additionally, I explored the world of cookie bridge and stealth browser workflows for Cloudflare-protected sites, gaining insights into proxy checks and potential vulnerabilities.

In other areas, I worked on a tool affiliate LIVE, refining referral links and coupon SCRAPE codes to optimize user experience. The Apify SEO team also reached out with an exciting opportunity for link exchange – 300 articles were made available for whitelisting.

Furthermore, I contributed to the Substack2Markdown project, fixing CSS selectors for the latest layout. This involved plugin consolidation and ensuring seamless integration with the new design.

Other notable activities included debugging and refactoring code in multiple projects, solidifying my understanding of the underlying frameworks and languages.

Highlights

• Resolved server-side issues affecting substack notes 403 root cause
• Refactored daily pricing fix for accuracy and stability
• Investigated cookie bridge and stealth browser workflows
• Optimized tool affiliate LIVE referral links and coupon codes
• Contributed to link exchange with Apify SEO team
• Fixed CSS selectors in Substack2Markdown project

Tomorrow's Focus

• Reviewing and refining security protocols for Cloudflare-protected sites
• Exploring new tools for efficient code refactoring