Painless Upgrade Technique for WordPress 2.1 “Ella”

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This “how to” was written in January 2007, but the techniques applies to modern day WordPress upgrades as well.

Users who have better things to do with their time than to upgrade their WordPress install once every few weeks, or those who are overwhelmed with the information presented below and would like someone else to do the dirty job for a meager fee, contact me.

Who should upgrade?

If you use WordPress at least once a day, go right ahead and upgrade. Casual user can refer the list below to check if it fits your bill:

1. You run a business online using WP to power your site
2. You run multiple sites using both WP and other CMS and would one day like to merge them all into one mega site
3. You are happy with your current install but like the new features WP 2.1 has to offer

Who should not?

1. If you have WP on your site but is seldom used as your site is all static
2. Your site is a Mashup
3. You are happy with your current install and do not feel the need to upgrade
4. No one

How do you upgrade?

If you decide to upgrade, here are two ways to go about it. Remember this is my personal opinion based on my experiences, there might be easier ways to go about, even plugins, but I think I have nailed the most painless and fool proof technique.

01.27.2007 - 7:53 pm - Design, How to, Resources, Tips, WordPress - 25 views -