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Word Press Reaches 2.7

// January 14th, 2009 // Web News

After many Beta’s and a couple of release candidates WordPress has finally publicly released a stable version of the new 2.7 this is available to download now from http://wordpress.org/download

So what does this new version have to offer?

The most notable update in the line up of new features in the Dashboard. Not only is this a visual improvement on previous Wordpress versions it is also much more functional, leading to a far better work-flow. Other highlights include the drag-and-drop modules which makes the dashboard a whole lot more customisable. Right Now gives users an overview of updates and comments and QuickPress allows you to post straight from the dashboard. We also can’t forget the simple but useful new feature Sticky Post, this allows for you to choose an article to “stick” on your frontpage and it will stay there no matter how old it is.

Another exciting new feature is making plug-ins far more accessible, you can now browse through new plug-ins via the inbuilt plug-in browser in the admin panel and install plug-ins to your site automatically. Now all the hassle is taken out of upgrading your existing plug-ins with a new simple one click upgrade. These new Wordpress features are great, making life easier and give Wordpress an even better stream-lined feel.

If you haven’t started using Wordpress yet there has never been a better time. For those that are already enjoying Wordpress we’re here to tell you it is now time to upgrade. If your worried about the process of upgrading Wordpress offers a guide to upgrading available here http://codex.wordpress.org/Upgrading_WordPress