WordPress 3.1 was released this past week, and it introduces some new features that make WordPress an even more powerful Content Management System (CMS) than before. From a development point of view, I’m really excited about the new options that will allow us to build even more functionality into client sites. And from a user’s… [Read more...]
Critical WordPress Security Update: 3.0.4
WordPress 3.0.4. has just been released. It fixes a core security bug and is therefore defined as a critical update – as a result, it is imperative that you update your WordPress installs now. You can update using the automatic update feature on your WordPress dashboard. If you choose to do this, please remember to… [Read more...]
WordPress 3.0.2 released: Mandatory security update
WordPress 3.0.2. has just been released. It’s a mandatory security update for all previous versions of WordPress – while this release does address some specific security issues, it’s always a good idea to keep your WordPress installation updated to the latest version to ensure that your site is as secure as possible against threats. You… [Read more...]
WordPress 3.0 Is Released
Head’s up, folks: WordPress 3.0 has just been released. It represents a major update from previous versions of the software, so that means it’s time to upgrade your installation if you haven’t yet done so. You can do this quite easily from your WordPress dashboard, but please, please, oh pretty please remember to backup your… [Read more...]
How To Use FTP Software To Upload Files To Your Website
First things first: What is FTP? FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol. As its name suggests, it is, quite simply a way to transfer files. You’re probably quite familiar with the idea of transferring files and do this all the time: copying your document files from one folder on your computer to another, or copying… [Read more...]
How To Backup Your WordPress Site
Making a backup of your WordPress blog or website is akin to things like eating more vegetables, drinking eight glasses of water a day or exercising more – we know we should do it, because we know that it’s good for us, but we just somehow never get around to it. So why should you… [Read more...]
How To Install A WordPress Theme: The “So You Want A Website” Back To Basics Series
After the initial excitement at installing WordPress on your website, you may find yourself feeling a tad disappointed when you view your site and realise that it looks, well, boring. Let’s face it: the default visual appearance (or theme) that comes with WordPress may be functional, but it’s hardly what you’d call inspiring. In fact,… [Read more...]
How To Install WordPress: The “So You Want A Website” Back To Basics Series
After the last post, you now have a fabulous domain name registered, and space for your website to be hosted. Now, all you need is something to fill the space! In today’s post, I’ll take you through installing WordPress on your site. Although WordPress started out life as blogging software, you can now use it… [Read more...]
Domain Names And Web Hosting: The “So You Want A Website” Back To Basics Series
So, you want a website There you are, doing your thang. And it’s time to take that next step – putting your business out there onto the Internet so that you can reach more of your Right People. Where do you start? Welcome to the “So you want a website” Back To Basics Series –… [Read more...]