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Wordpress just released version 2.1 which includes a number of new features.  I wish I had known about this sooner as I just upgraded to 2.0.7 last week and it was a pain.  Here's a sampling of 2.1 (lifted from wordpress.org):

  • Autosave makes sure you never lose a post again.
  • Our new tabbed editor allows you to switch between WYSIWYG and code editing instantly while writing a post.
  • The lossless XML import and export makes it easy for you to move your content between WordPress blogs.
  • Our completely redone visual editor also now includes spell checking.
  • New search engine privacy option allows you take you to indicate your blog shouldn’t ping or be indexed by search engines like Google.
  • You can set any “page” to be the front page of your site, and put the latest posts somewhere else, making it much easier to use WordPress as a content management system.
  • Much more efficient database code, faster than previous versions. Domas Mituzas from MySQL went over all our queries with a fine-toothed comb.
  • Links in your blogroll now support sub-categories and you can add categories on the fly.
  • Redesigned login screen from the Shuttle project.
  • More AJAX to make custom fields, moderation, deletions, and more all faster. My favorite is the comments page, which new lets you approve or unapprove things instantly.
  • Pages can now be drafts, or private.
  • Our admin has been refreshed to load faster and be more visually consistent.
  • The dashboard now instantly and brings RSS feeds asynchronously in the background.
  • Comment feeds now include all the comments, not just the last 10.
  • Better internationalization and support for right-to-left languages.
  • The upload manager lets you easily manage all your uploads pictures, video, and audio.

According to Wordpress, requirements include PHP version 4.2 or greater and MySQL 4.0 or higher.

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I think I'm going to play around with it first with a dummy site before upgrading my actual site to 2.1.
 
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6 Comments on Wordpress 2.1 is out

Of course you just upgraded, that's why there's a new version out. I was thinking of converting to WordPress, now I'm glad I waited! -Charles

01/23/2007 02:57 PM by Jacqulyn Richey - Las Vegas Real Estate (Prudential)


I've read somewhere that version 2.2 is due out in late Spring. 

01/23/2007 05:25 PM by Ben Kakimoto - Seattle Condo Specialist (John L. Scott - Seattle | Belltown)


I have been looking into wordpress for content sites and the set anypage as a homepage would be fabulous :) Nice post Ben!!

01/23/2007 06:02 PM by Barnett Associates Real Estate, LLC


W ejust got our wordpress site hacked and I am having difficulties getting rid of it. They just came out with version 2.1.2 March 2nd.

Any suggestions on getting rid of the hack?

http://jaymcgillicuddy.com/wordpress

Thanks Jay 

03/04/2007 09:12 AM by Jay McGillicuddy~Real Estate Broker (Prudential Verani Realty)


A fellow rainer has helped me get my site back. If you have not upgraded I would suggest you do right away.

03/04/2007 12:14 PM by Jay McGillicuddy~Real Estate Broker (Prudential Verani Realty)


I saw your comment on Maureen's post.  I'm probably ok - I'm still using 2.0.7 and 2.1.0 versions for my blogs.  I'm going to hold off on upgrading until things are sorted out.

03/04/2007 12:52 PM by Ben Kakimoto - Seattle Condo Specialist (John L. Scott - Seattle | Belltown)


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