How to Update WordPress

How to Update WordPress

We have a new version of WordPress (3.0) available. You may have noticed this when you've logged into your Dashboard recently (click on any image to see it larger): The process of upgrading is really quite simple: 1. Before you begin, make sure your database & files are backed up. 2. Click "Please update now". {Continue reading…}

How to Backup Your WordPress Blog

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Backing up your blog is essential. Your host (hopefully) conducts regular backups of the server your site is hosted on, but if you backup yourself, you have the ability to restore your site quickly if needed. There are two things that need to be backed up regularly: Your database (your posts, comments, etc.) Your files {Continue reading…}

How to Use FTP

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I told you how to access your file manager to upload a single file, but sometimes you need to upload many files at once. To do this, you'll need to know how to use FTP (File Transfer Protocol). For some reason, the term "FTP" strikes fear into many, but as you'll see, once you've got {Continue reading…}