Do you need WordPress 3.1.1?

The answer is; Yes, if you want to strengthen your security and resolve the following issues: Some security hardening to media uploads Performance improvements Fixes for IIS6 support Fixes for taxonomy and PATHINFO (/index.php/) permalinks Fixes for various query and taxonomy edge cases that caused some plugin compatibility issues Visual editor not displaying Themes experiencing … Read more

WordPress WP Greet Box Plugin Downloaded and Activated

The WordPress WP Greet Box plugin creates an automated greeting message to your referred visitors when they read your blog. Yes, referred visitors from search engines, Delicious, Digg and a whole lot more. After activating the plugin, it supports up to 30+ referrer sources. If you’re a new or existing reader to my blog, you’ll … Read more

WordPress 2.9.2 Not a Major Upgrade

I just found out WordPress released a mini upgrade to its current version; 2.9.1. However, there really is nothing major and to be worried about, if you’re wondering – unless, you run a multi-author blog. Looking Into Other People’s Trash Thomas Mackenzie alerted us to a problem where logged in users can peek at trashed … Read more

The 3 Most Common WordPress Theme Types

Before you ask, why only WordPress? It’s because I’ve only been following, researching and observing WordPress ever since I transitioned from being a MovableType to WordPress. Hence, this is my observation of the 3 most common wordpress theme types. Type 1: Free WordPress themes Image credits: Mariesol WordPress has made itself super popular because of … Read more

WordPress 2.8.5 Security Release

The hardcore WordPress users, designers and developers would’ve probably heard already. WordPress announced and released a security upgrade to their ever popular blog publishing software. :) Before I upgraded, I did want to find out what were the changes and if it was a major plug. And if there’s one thing my partner at Simpleet … Read more

WordPress Releases New Security Patch

It really wasn’t long ago when WordPress released 2.8.3 to patch up few bugs in August 3. And just today, WordPress had released another security fix 2.8.4. The description of the fix says: …a vulnerability was discovered: a specially crafted URL could be requested that would allow an attacker to bypass a security check to … Read more

WordPress Does Not Support Similar Widget in Multiple Sidebars

Blog layouts have changed from simple 2-column blog layouts into 3 or more columns. WordPress has had the option for you to select and configure the sidebar you choose since I can remember Kubrick. They’ve made it so easy for you to manage the sidebar with drag-and-drop functions they call widgets. But WordPress blog theme … Read more