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WordPress 2.5

By Cheryl Johnson

Industry Observer

March 22, 2008 11:26 PM

The newest version of Wordpress.org is scheduled for release the end of this month, (March, 2008). This version is designated 2.5, (2.4 having fallen through the cracks somewhere).

I spent some time searching around trying to find some info about the upcoming release.

The optiniche blog has quite a bit of information: http://www.optiniche.com/blog/382/wordpress-25-revealed-and-compared-to-version-23x/

Looks like a lot of user interface changes. I'll withhold judgment until I've used it, but right now I'm thinking I won't upgrade all my WordPress blogs right away. I'll upgrade a couple practice blogs first, and work with it for a while.

If nothing else, all my tutuorial screen shots will now be outdated. Sigh.

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Julie Chapman

Julie Chapman Broker - Ormond Beach, FL

Daytona Beach Shores, Florida

Cheryl,

I just joined wordpress and I overwhelmed.......I, too, am going to withhold judgement....not finding site as user friendly as AR......(but I am blog challenged).....

Mar 22, 2008 11:34 PM

Dorene Shirley

The Mortgage & Property Connection - Campbell, CA

Silicon Valley Real Estate

Cheryl - I'll check out the site. Thanks for the post

Mar 22, 2008 11:51 PM

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Keller Williams Realty - Ann Arbor, MI

Ann Arbor Area Real Estate

Cheryl, I'm totally with you as is my IT hubby. I will wait (maybe a long time) before I "upgrade" because it may not be what I want. I think I need to spend sometime with your posts to work out some of the problems (they are mine) with current WP. Thanks!

Mar 23, 2008 12:08 AM

Monika McGillicuddy

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty - Hampstead, NH

Southern NH & the Seacoast Area

After the drama of 2.3 (down for 2 weeks)...I'm gonna just sit back and wait.

Mar 23, 2008 12:14 AM

Mike Jaquish

Realty Arts - Cary, NC

919-880-2769 Cary, NC, Real Estate

Shucks, and I just got started with my two WP blogs.

Hoping WP supports 2.3 for a while.

Thanks Cheryl. The link to Optiniche is helpful, too.

Happy Easter!

Mar 23, 2008 12:19 AM

Missy Caulk

Missy Caulk TEAM - Ann Arbor, MI

Savvy Realtor - Ann Arbor Real Estate

I'll wait to see what you find out. I'm nervous to see what happens too. Your so good about doing all the testing for us. I am still trying to figure out 2.3. Yikes..........

Mar 23, 2008 12:51 AM

Cheryl Johnson

Highland Park, CA

Julie ... My local community blog http://www.nelalive.net is on TypePad, as is my tutorial blog http://www.dablogmother.com (Its a bit of a hoot, posting WordPress tutorials on TypePad :-) )

For a lot of people, TypePad is just the right compromise between ease-of-use and lots-of-design-options. I really should get back to writing some TypePad tutorials again. :-)

Mar 23, 2008 12:53 AM

Miriam Bernstei

Rochester, NY

I don't really know how you have the patience to again and again test these things. I am on Typepad. I tried Wordpress and got frustrated. I used your very helpful tutorials but then thought well why am I switiching. I am basically happy with Typepad and have gotten used to it and can manuever around. So why switich? I switched from Blogger to Typepad for lots of additional stuff. Don't know yet what switching to Wordpress will do for me. I will keep reading your posts which are just great and thank you for them.

Mar 23, 2008 02:02 AM

Maureen McCabe

HER Realtors - Columbus, OH

Columbus Ohio Real Estate

It is going to be a big big change from all I have read. I have mixed feelings.... I was going to blog about it on AR but have not.. so I was glad to see CJ did.

Mar 23, 2008 04:36 AM

Misty Thomas

Houston Realty - Crosby, TX

Realtor Crosby, TX

Interesting. Being new to blogging I am interested in learning all that I can. Thank you for posting this!

Mar 23, 2008 07:14 AM

Virginia Hepp - Mesquite NV REALTOR

Desert Gold Realty - Mesquite NV Homes For Sale - Mesquite, NV

Mesquite NV Homes and Neighborhoods - Search MLS

Cheryl - you are so helpful - how do you get a screen shot?

Mar 23, 2008 07:31 AM

Steve Scheer

Realty Oasis - Metro Brokers - Highlands Ranch, CO

Highlands Ranch Real Estate - Denver Real Estate

Cheryl, How do you know/decide if the upgrade is worth completing? I think I am already behind on upgrading as I haven't wanted to deal with it.

Mar 23, 2008 07:51 AM

Virgina -- I use a SnagIt for screen shots .... But you can also get a screen shot (assuming Windows here) by pressing the PRT SCR key.

Then start up Photoshop or whatever image editor you like. Even Microsoft Word will work... Click File -> New to create a new blank file, then click Edit -> Paste

Steve -- I have a couple unpublicized sites/blogs set aside just for practicing/experimenting/testing. When the upgrade is released I'll try it on a couple of the test blogs. If I decide I don't like it, well, no harm done.

Mar 23, 2008 09:32 AM

Eleanor Thorne

Equity Resources - Cary, NC

Advantage Lending 919-649-5058

Cheryl - thanks - you first.

Mar 24, 2008 01:34 AM

Lisa Lambert

The Law Offices of Elisabeth A. Lambert - Fresno, CA

Esq. 1031 Exchange Expert

Cheryl:

Thanks for the update! That's great information.

Lisa

Mar 28, 2008 10:36 AM

Don Stern

Realty Executives South Louisiana - Baton Rouge, LA

Greater Baton Rouge Real Estate

Thanks for taking the time to keep us informed. I've found your advice very helpful and quite a time saver. Keep up the good work.

Mar 29, 2008 04:25 AM

Michelle DeRepentigny

Success Realty - Athens, GA

Broker Athens, GA

Cheryl it's out and I'm glad you are going to test it for us! I'm watching @PhoenixREGuy on twitter update today - plugins not working, should have know, lol.

Mar 29, 2008 11:43 AM

Bob Carney

Taylor-Made Deep Creek Vacations & Sales - Mc Henry, MD

Licensed MD/PA Real Estate Agent

you will need to go back and update all your screen shots.

;)

Mar 30, 2008 12:16 AM

Bob -- I see 2.5 is now available as of yesterday (3/29) ---- I still trying to finish year-end stuff, so updating my screens may fall rather low on my priorty list. :-)

Mar 30, 2008 01:28 AM

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