Yesterday, WordPress for iOS version 4.0 was released. This is the 2nd update so far in 2014—as version 3.9 kicked off the new year in January. The app gives you easy, on-the-go access to your WordPress website—all from the convenience of your iOS mobile device. The only requirement is that your site must be running on version 3.5 or higher. This open-source app not only allows you to efficiently monitor your WordPress websites and blogs—but it also allows you to create and edit posts, add media, and view stats. While version 3.9 provided a facelift—based off iOS 7—for the layout and design of WordPress for […]
Where in the World Is WordPress?
With WordPress being used by over 20% of all websites, the platform was bound to extend its reach past international boundaries. In recent years, WordPress has seen a continued rise in its users abroad—spreading like wildfire internationally. This is partially due to its ease of use, but partially because it has embraced the attention it is gaining from abroad. WordPress is written in 100 different languages, and updates to the platform often include new language accessibility features. Right now, WordPress has the capability to be used in any language—there is a current list available of all languages the software is available in. […]
Release of 3.9 Approaches: Beta 2 Is Available for Testing
Get ready, it’s time for round 2! WordPress 3.9 Beta 2 has been announced, and your help is needed to help make the release date. While there have been over 100 issues identified and resolved since the announcement of Beta 1, there are still bugs to be worked out before 3.9 is released. So—with a release date projected for April—further testing is necessary to identify the errors highlighted in the Beta 1 announcement. To report a bug you should use the same process used for Beta 1. If you encounter a bug, report it in the Alpha/Beta area in the support forums. Alternatively, you can post […]
Episode 037: Long Live the King
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6x-WXann_O0&feature=share Show Notes Host Alex King is a designer, developer, and CTO of Crowd Favorite. He got his start using B2, and quickly moved into helping develop WordPress when it was in its infancy. During his time helping develop WordPress, he has been responsible for such tools as the share icon and JavaScript quicktags. You can contact him on Twitter @alexkingorg or visit his website. What They’re Sippin’ On Brad- Homebrew IPA Dre- Canada Dry Alex- H2O Pressing Topics WordPress.com relaunched its developer site WordPress has updated its developer site with a new look, but also new features. This update helps third party developers […]
WordPress’s Portability Problem
Many WordPress users have encountered—at least once or twice—the tedious process of moving content from one server to another. A recent post by web developer Eric Mann shed light on this issue when he emphasized how WordPress drastically lacks portability. To export, import, and backup content, WordPress uses a particular format called WXR. The fallacy of this feature lies in its inability to import enough content to effectively recreate your site on a new server. Meta information, media attachments, and site settings are just a few important elements that are lost in the transfer. Additionally, as your website becomes larger […]

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