On June 10th, 2009, WordPress Version 2.8, named for noted trumpeter and vocalist Chet Baker, was released to the public. For more information on this enhancement and bug-fix release, read the Development Blog Announcement and see the Changelog for 2.8.
The new version has approximately 700+ fixes over the previous version and thankfully so far no security breach or concern has been brought to anyone’s attention.
Now for the real action – You are running a previous version of Wordpress and now with everyone around you talking about amazing features WP2.8 has, I am sure you are looking for advice and tips for your wordpress blog hosted on Pubdomains servers or on GoDaddy or any other Wild West Domains Reseller Web Hosting Package.
Upgrading WordPress couldn’t be easier than saying 1-2-3 actually. The blog you are reading as of now is on Pubdomains own servers similar in every aspect to your GoDaddy servers and the steps below are indeed as easy as saying 1-2-3!!!
Step 1: Login to your admin section and you are greeted by the alert right on top of your admin screen.
Screenshot: WordPress 2.8 is now available for general public!
WP2.8 Is Available Alert
Step 2: How would you like to upgrade your WordPress Blog on GoDaddy Hosting?
Screenshot: Choice of upgrade for WordPress 2.8
WP2.8 Upgrade choices - do you want Automatic or Manual Upgrade
Watchout for the message backup your database and files. Use ftp to download all files for your installation before you proceed to next step, and also take a database backup! Should anything go bad – at least you have your back up that can restore your blog back to it’s original glory!!!
Step 3: Now that you have the backup and are ready to upgrade wordpress 2.8 on your machine. Press the Magic button Upgrade Automatically and sit back and relax. In under 2 minutes the message on screen informs you that your upgrade is successful!!!
Screenshot: Wordpress 2.8 Upgrade on pubdomains server is complete in no time!
WP2.8 Upgrade Success Messages
Wasn’t that as easy as saying 1-2-3!!!
Should you need any help or assistance for upgrading WordPress on your server, drop us a mail for assistance and we would be happy to serve you at very nominal charges! For more information contact info@pubdomains.com
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Very nice information. Thanks for this.
Regards,
Jane
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