Why Upgrade To Wordpress 2.8.4

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Why indeed? Simple. It’s a lot more secure than the earlier versions. If you’ve been reading up on the latest internet developments, you’ll learn that Robert Scoble’s Blog has been hacked, and now he says he’s not feeling too secure about wordpress anymore. Nor should you or me though we’re way down the blogging food chain compared to the Scobleizer.

I recently helped a friend upgrade his WordPress account to the latest release. It took quite a bit of work because he was still on version 2.3.3 which means we had to install the Auto Upgrade plug-in and start from there. If your blog is running much recent versions of WordPress, then it’s just as easy as clicking on the update now that show when you’re in your admin page. It only takes a couple of minutes and voila, you’re updated.

Upgrades or updates are there for a purpose, more often than not these upgrades are released to counter or fix a vulnerability that allows unscrupulous people to exploit such weaknesses. By installing your upgrades, which is free by the way, you remove the risk of getting attacked. And really that’s a no brainer.
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21 Responses to "Why You Should Upgrade To WordPress 2.8.4 Now"

Jena Isle September 6, 2009 10:54 am

Thanks for the pointers. Will have to obtain a wordpress first. lol..first things first, then perhaps I can think of upgrading.
1. thirdworldgeek September 23, 2009 2:50 pm
  
  Hahaha. That's a great idea! :)
Roffi Netbook September 7, 2009 3:46 am

Thanks for the info, makes me want to update my wordpress blog
1. thirdworldgeek September 23, 2009 2:51 pm
  
  Better be safe mate!
Rondi September 9, 2009 3:44 am

Thanks for sharing. I will be upgrading my wordpress blog.
1. thirdworldgeek September 23, 2009 2:51 pm
  
  No problem. :)
Zorlone September 9, 2009 12:41 pm

I finally updated my wordpress. Ooops! Make that, my tech support, Lyle, finally updated my wordpress. ;) A cool feature is the automatic update, which will definitely give me worry free nights.

Z
1. thirdworldgeek September 9, 2009 8:14 pm
  
  Hahaha! Good for you!
2. thirdworldgeek September 23, 2009 2:52 pm
  
  Good for you Doc Z! Tell your tech support to have some initiative and not wait for you to tell him. Gad, must you think about everything??? lol.
Morten September 15, 2009 11:41 am

I do work with computers and it is very important to have your online-systems updated.
1. thirdworldgeek September 23, 2009 2:52 pm
  
  True that!
ceblogger September 16, 2009 10:04 am

i can’t upgrade my other site. it’s still on 2.6 something. server refusal.
EdZee September 23, 2009 4:28 am

I am running my blog on WP version 2.7 for more nine (9) months now without problem but I did ask my son to upgrade it to 2.8.4 to make sure. Better be safe than sorry.
1. thirdworldgeek September 23, 2009 2:52 pm
  
  Hi Ed, totally agree.
elmot September 23, 2009 6:56 am

haven't upgraded my blog yet to this new version. ngloloko kasi blog ko ehehhe
1. thirdworldgeek September 23, 2009 2:53 pm
  
  Aba! Suwail na blog iyan! Parusahan! hehehe.
Oes Tsetnoc September 23, 2009 6:46 pm

I always keep my wordpress updated to latest stable release. But what really bugging me with wordpress is that trackbacks are not working as they should. I hope the developers fix this trackback issue asap.
@dannyintampa October 1, 2009 4:21 pm

I always upgrade when new version of wordpress comes out, it will protect you from vulnerability and attacks from hackers.
oes tsetnoc October 8, 2009 5:31 am

migration to the new wordpress will secure and save us from hacking
Luigi October 20, 2009 6:37 am

hey there are 2.9 wordpress beta
estetik November 19, 2009 7:03 am

I also recommend always upgrade to the latest version of wordpress to be in safe.