I’ve only just set up my blog and installed wordpress 2.7 the help file in the tweet my blog plug in on how to install it looks like it was written for the old version. Do you know how to change the settings to add my twitter username etc to the plug in.
Tweet My Blog works the same on WordPress 2.7 as it did on earlier versions. The problem is that some of the nomenclature within the dash board has changed.
Here are the steps using the names in WordPress 2.7. You ftp up the plugin the same as before.
Click on plugins then activate the plugin.
Next click settings then Tweet My Blog. Fill in your information as in the directions and click update.
Here is where the change comes in now instead of clicking design which no longer exists click appearance – widgets. Then click add to the appropriate sidebar and drag it to where you want it to show on your blog.
Now click edit – add a title to the section and select the number of tweets to show. Click done and then click save changes.
The big change is that design is now called appearance.
That has to be one of the biggest questions I get when people ask should they uipgrade their blog? I created a video to walk you through not only the upgrade process but how to undo it if your theme causes a problem.
The key is to make sure that you have backed things up FIRST.
You should back up your data base, wp-content folder and the wp-config.php.
The video is about 8 minutes long but with the pauses the whole process of upgrading and undoing it took less than 15 minutes.
Hope this helps you and shows you that IF you back up FIRST it is not a hard process to undo it if you need to.
I do recommend that you check your theme and plugin compatibility first and decide if you want to change them before upgrading if they are not compatible.
As always your questions and comments are welcomed.
Did not have time to start upgrading my blogs yesterday because of previously scheduled items. So….
This morning I pulled the data base, turned off the plugins, grabbed my wp-config.php file and backed up the wp-content folder. Then ftp the new files up and ran the upgrade.php command.
All was good so far…
Then started turning on the plugins. Figured from previous testing that I would need to replace Simple Tags as there was a conflict there and WordPress told me to swap with another when I turned it on as expected except…
There was an upgrade for it. So…
Clicked the upgrade button for the plugin a minute or two later all is back to normal here. So I am ready to start upgrading the others.
But….
I had already checked for compatibility and was expecting to have to change a plugin because of the checking I had done.
Now this is a comment and replies from yesterdays post that I wanted to highlight.
Michelle on December 12, 2008 at 9:28 am Edit
I’m so glad that I backed up everything before doing the upgrade. I have two blogs. One upgraded flawlessly. The other has given me errors. If I hadn’t backed up first, I’d be lost right now. So, backing up your blog is the most important step in the upgrade process. I used to skip that step, but I never will again.
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Mike on December 12, 2008 at 10:11 am Edit
@Michelle -
Glad you got the backup. I have upgraded 100’s if not 1000’s of times for clients and myself and only ever needed the backup twice but…
Those 2 times I had it was more than worth the effort of the times I didn’t need it.
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Michelle on December 12, 2008 at 10:35 am Edit
@Mike – I’m still trying to determine the trouble. It’s not the plugins. I think it’s the theme I’m using. I’m going to change themes and try again.
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Mike on December 12, 2008 at 10:41 am Edit
@Michelle -
switch to default theme first and see if it will run with your plugins, then if that works you will know it is the theme. Also can be the widgets you are using in your sidebar.
If you still have trouble with the default then shut off widgets one at a time and check each time to see if that was the problem to isolate it.
So even though the odds are in your favor of not having a major problem do the backups just in case and if you do have a problem there are some good trouble shooting tips in that thread above.
Due your homework and take your time as there is no need to rush to 2.7 as long as you are running 2.6.5 until you have done your due diligence.
As always your questions and comments are welcomed.
Last night WordPress released version 2.7. They faked me out as on the beta they had a new release candidate so it looked like they would not make the 10th. Wake up this morning and log in and it says WordPress 2.7 is available. Please upgrade now.
The question is should you?
The answer is a rousing absolute DEPENDS.
I know not the answer you were looking for. Here is why.
1. It is NOT a security update so it is not a must do. You should be running 2.6.5 and if you are not then that is a must upgrade.
2. Lots of new features but as previously discussed you may need to make changes to plugins and need to check your theme compatibility.
Because of this you need to check those things before you can make the decision. There is no rush and you can find that information on this post – Are you ready for WordPress 2.7?
Why you should
The new features in 2.7 are the reason that this has been one of the most awaited releases. Just being able to do what I did this am on the beta blog would be worth the effort. Yes I logged in and sew the upgrade message, clicked it, clicked upgrade and a few minutes later it was on the latest version.
Caveat: You should back up first and on my normal blogs I do but did not on that one because it is just there to test and there is nothing on that of value there if it got lost.. It is used just to test alpha and beta version. You should also be doing regular backups anyhow
There are tons of other new features some of which have been previously covered but to list a few.
Customizable dashboard
Automatic plugin installation (not just upgrading)
Automatic upgrading
and much more
So now you know why the answer was a great big depends.
Yes you want to upgrade because of the features but….
Not until you have done a bit of homework and allowed time for your favorite theme and plugin authors to make what you like compatible. I will be upgrading my various blogs in the next few days. Today is already spoken for and will let you know what has worked and what has not.
Here is the official WordPress Video walk through.Check out.
As always your questions and comments are welcomed.
Just finished a walk through to help familiarize you with the upcoming version of WordPress 2.7. The look and back end is very different and there are quite a few really nice new features.
You can check this post to find compatibility with this new version.
Don’t forget to leave your questions here for the Blog Talk Radio show tomorrow night.
As always your questions and comments are welcomed.
Looks like the release of WordPress 2.7 will be the 10th. You might want to look at compatibility ahead of time.
With the security release of WordPress 2.6.5 there won’t be a security reason to rush to the new version but the new features are quite nice. There will be a bit of learning curve until you get used to the new look but it will be the last time you will have to upgrade from outside.
Like the plugin updates in the current version you will be able to upgrade within the dashboard. And yes before someone tells me I know there has been a plugin to do that already.
You should check out your theme for compatibility along with your plugins. You may also want to check your host for compatibility.
Here are some links where you can check each of these out.
Been playing with WordPress 2.7 on my beta test blog and it is definitely going to make blogging easier.
Here is a quick view from WordPress of some of the new features.
Lots of new features coming with this but still testing to see whether or not it pays to upgrade right away. As a rule you are usually better to wait for the first update. This allows the early testers to find the bugs and the plugin authors a chance to make any changes they need to to work with the new format.
Keep tuned here for the latest news and tips here.
As always your questions and comments are welcomed.
