Tag Archives: WordPress
TAPACOM Web Site Updated to WordPress 3.3
The TAPACOM web site has been updated to use the latest version of WordPress, 3.3. If you find any usability issues with the TAPACOM site as a result of this change please let me know by contacting me at: http://www.tapacom.net/contact/
Useful and Essential WordPress Plugins
Plugins greatly extend the capabilities of a WordPress driven web site. Posted at the Web Weaves Workshop web site is a list of some that are commonly used in many web sites. http://www.webweaversworkshop.org/2011/09/01/essential-wordpress-plugins/
Updating WordPress plugins on TAPACOM hosted web sites
Date: June 6, 2011 Backup the MySQL Database In the Dashboard use the wp-dbmanager plugin to make a current backup of the MySQL database. Path = Dashboard > Database > BackupDB This will also be a good time to make repairs and optimize the database. Path = Dashboard > Database > RepairDB Path = Dashboard > Database > OptimizeDB Download the New Plugin Files See … Continue reading
TAPACOM is mobile friendly
Mobile use has become an important part of the Internet and requires web page layouts that are more useable. WordPress plug-in developers have created solutions to re-purpose traditional site layouts for the smaller screen space on smart phones. I’ve installed a plug-in that will do this for the smaller displays of the iPhone, iPod touch, Google Android, Blackberry Storm, Torch and other touch-based smart phones. … Continue reading
Current issues
Here is a short list of some of the issues that are pending resolution: WordPress automatic updates – automatic updates from the Dashboard fail. Permissions were the original suspected cause of this problem, but research indicates that this might be related to the FTP server application. This will be tested by returning to the more robust Rumpus FTP server. Advanced Category Excluder – this plugin … Continue reading
System and network changes – update
All client web sites were migrated from the former network and hardware onto new networks and hardware. Some web sites which used old WordPress themes were difficult to move thoroughly. Some themes and plugins were incompatible with the new versions of WordPress, PHP and MySQL. Work will continue on these few sites to restore them to full functionality. Fortunately, the issues did not impair important … Continue reading
WordPress releases Thelonius (WordPress 3.0)
TAPACOM clients currently on the WordPress system should begin upgrading their websites with the latest version, called Thelonius. The latest incarnation of WordPress includes many new features that will increase the functionality of your web sites. Those clients who are familiar with the upgrade process may perform the upgrade themselves. Download the files from the link at the bottom of this message and install via … Continue reading
Security advisory for WordPress clients
A new worm has surfaced which attacks a vulnerability in older versions of WordPress. Clients who are using the WordPress system are advised to update to the latest version, 2.8.4, immediately. Matt Mullenweg discusses the problem here: http://wordpress.org/development/2009/09/keep-wordpress-secure/ If you would like assistance in the upgrade process contact me here: http://www.tapacom.net/contact/
WordPress 2.8.3 update fixes RSS security issue
Clients are advised to update their WordPress installations to 2.8.3 as soon as possible. This latest release fixes a reported RSS security issue missed in the 2.8.2 release. More information about this here. If you have any questions on this update please contact me.
Security advisory for WordPress and other PHP sites
Web site owners using the WordPress system should upgrade to version 2.6.2 immediately. This important security release adds protection against a SQL Column Truncation hazard and other security issues. The security risk affects all PHP applications, WordPress included. Particularly vulnerable are those websites allowing open registration. More details about this issue at http://wordpress.org/development/2008/09/wordpress-262/ If you have questions about this advisory please contact me right away. … Continue reading
