So this past weekend I decided it was time to bring my blog into the new era of WordPress 3.x, and after some fiddling and diddling, I was able to coerce the auto-updater to work. (Hint : if you’re getting memory errors, use the plugin Memory Bump and remember to disable all your other plugins!) I now have access to all the cool new features and exciting options that this powerful and advanced CMS have to offer!
The downside? The upgrade ate my posts. In all fairness, I do not think it was the 3.x transition that was the problem. After the core upgrade was completed, I of course proceeded to update all my plugins to their latest and greatest versions. One of my more fun plugins to play with, RecipePress, had an enormous major revision, and I neglected to read anything and just let it update. There go my recipes! Upgraded my theme? There go my custom widgets. Additionally, some (but not all) of my images in posts are now missing.
I’m certain most of this is par for the course and related to my not reading documentation. Luckily, good habits developed on the job prompted me to backup (using this awesome backup plugin, XCloner, which also works for Joomla and custom-coded sites!). So now the site sports a sexy new theme, I have access to the latest and greatest plugins and core WordPress features. I can rest assured knowing that my site is secure against the various hacks people bring against older sites. Last but not least, I have learned a lot more about the ins-and-outs of WordPress, and have advanced my skills. Please feel free to check back later and I beg your patience while we clear out some more of the remodeling dust!
