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Wordpress 2.8 – Nice Sleek Interface

Posted on September 11, 2009
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I am a big fan of Wordpress. It is like my new toy! I like testing out new themes, installing and testing out the numerous plugins that make Wordpress such an SEO and user friendly application, and figuring out how to edit the php code to make modifications to the theme. The latter is still very much a work-in-progress!

When I first started playing with Wordpress last year, I think it was an early version of 2.6. It has gone through many modifications since then and I have to say that 2.8.4 the latest version has a very nice user interface and dashboard. Version 2.8 is much more intuitive, cleaner and easy to use than earlier versions and also allows you to search for new themes on Wordpress. org and install directly from the dashboard (Appearance–>Add New Themes). What a great feature and timesaver.

Recent versions of Wordpress also allow you to upgrade directly from the dashboard. If you do not have the current version you will be reminded when you login with the message:

“A new version of WordPress is available! Please update now.”

It is always recommend that you backup your database first and deactivate any active plugins, since the new version may not be compatible. This is particularly true if upgrading from a pre 2.7 version.

Since Wordpress has become such a popular web platform it is also a popular target for viruses and malignant software. The latest version of Wordpress, 2.8.4 is immune to the new Wordpress worm that has been circulating this week. So don’t forget to UPGRADE. It is so easy now that there are no excuses.