Have You Updated To The Latest WordPress 3.4 Version?
WordPress 3.4 Update
If you are on WordPress you must have seen that version WordPress 3.4 is now available. After the last update which I downloaded immediately I decided to wait a little on this new update from WordPress.
I wanted to see if there were any kinks to be worked out. This version is called Green in honor of guitarist Grant Green. Some of the new features of this latest WordPress3.4 release include:
- Customization – This one is interesting, you can test themes without publishing them out to see and WordPress says they will be improving on this one as time goes on.
- Better Embedded Tweets – This one is testing my patience, I just love embedded tweets.
I just upgraded my blog to #Wordpress 3.4. No issues found so far
— Thomas (@TechWork_dk) June 13, 2012
- Image Captions - that include more like the ability to add HTML and like links in them.
- Custom Headers – you’ll be able to customize your theme headers.
What did I learn with the last update? There are things you should do before pressing the please update now button for WordPress 3.4.
- Have Patience
- Check hosting requirements of your PHP and MySQL with your host provider
- Check if your theme will be compatible – have a backup theme ready just in case a one will be needed
- Do a complete backup
- Disable plug-ins
- Automatic update is easier than the manual update
- Enable your plug-ins one a time and test before moving on to the next – will save you grief if there is an issue with one
- If you have trouble logging in clear the cookies in your browser – may even be a good idea if you don’t have trouble logging in
- Test – check your live blog to check if everything is working including your mobile app
Have you have downloaded this latest version of WordPress 3.4 and if so how do you like it?
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I have upgraded and so far so good. I am always nervous when I make an upgrade on my site.
Cynthia
That’s good to know Cynthia
I will wait until next week when I have more time in case I need it.
I haven’t upgraded yet because I am waiting for my theme to be compatible too. Thanks for this because the last time, I did an upgrade with WordPress, there was tons of issues related to my plugins and I had to get rid of some that I really liked. I wish plugins made it aware that it will work with WP upgrades like themes do. I didn’t know what to expect with this new upgrade, but at least this gives me something to be wary of before I press upgrade. Thanks Lisa!
You are welcome Sonia, I had issues with those nasty plug-ins that almost took the site down. I figured I’d wait a little this time.
I upgraded “by accident”, and the first thing I noticed is that my Custom Page Templates stopped working.
Fortunately it was a minor fix, because in WordPress 3.4, they’ve added support for Custom Page Templates stored in sub-folders. In doing so they changed how the Commented Header of those files are read.
If you don’t comment and space them properly, with a line above and below the Commented Page Template Header, WordPress won’t read them
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Also it seems to have broken my feed for commentluv!
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Other than those minor bugs, seems good
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Interesting Jason, thanks for sharing so we have an idea what to be aware of before jumping in. Do you always upgrade when they come out quickly?
Informative Lisa!
Love the feature about better embedded tweets, wonder what more they did with it this time.
Thanks for sharing – will wait and watch before updating I guess.
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Informative Lisa!
I still haven’t updated yet, because I did so last time without really giving things a thorough look and didn’t really know if i was on the right lines. But this time, just as you mentioned, I do want to be extra careful and be totally aware about what I am stepping into, before updating to 3.4.
Love the feature about better embedded tweets, wonder what more they did with it this time.
Thanks for sharing and would wait and watch before going ahead
Harleena Singh recently posted..Are You Being a Good Father?
You are welcome Harleena, let me know if you use the embedded tweets. I love that feature.
I upgraded my Four-Legged Mom blog, as I continue to check in for updates and such. I really didn’t notice any issues or flukes in template or anything else.
Girl, you have been so lucky with all your theme changes and upgrades. You are a natural Brenda!
haha I think it’s the Genesis themes. They are very compatible. I wish I could tell you more but ya know, that blog isn’t in use anymore
BTW, I’m still not getting email notification of your responses to my comments. Is there something I need to click somewhere?
Thanks for that – I just installed the plug-in. We will see if it works. Appreciate it
Oh btw, with WordPress’s continuous updates, almost makes me want to go back!
Hi Lisa
Thank you very much for the mention in this post
I really like the Embedded Tweets function in this new WordPress release. It is a great way to quote people on Twitter in a blog post.
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HI Thomas, you are welcome! I just saw your tweet about it and said “this would be perfect.
I’ve upgraded. I haven’t experienced any problems. Shh…don’t tell Jesse Petersen that I upgraded without asking him first. He’ll ground me
I just love WordPress, but I love having a developer that rocks hard like Jesse to handle any issues that crop up. I would just make everything worse (ask me how I know).
You are becoming a technie Samantha – I can see it happening
Glad you didn’t have any issues with your upgrade.
I did update and overall it’s not bad. However, they did make one change that’s irking the heck out of me. About 2 updates ago they made it possible for you to approve a comment out of the spam filter that went directly to comments instead of going to the pending folder. With this update they’ve removed that option and now you have to take it out of the spam folder again and go to the pending folder, which is ridiculous. I mean, who would approve something only to have it go to pending and decide “nah, I don’t like this comment”? Goofy as sin.
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That does sound goofy Mitch, do you think they will fix that or wait until the next update?
I’m with you, I’ll wait for a wee bit.
Happy SITS day!
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I’m glad I came upon your blog and this post! I haven’t upgraded yet, I’ve been waiting to see if my theme and plug ins will be upgraded as well to be compatible. I’m new to WP.org and this will be my first upgrade, so thanks for the tip about disabling plugins and adding them later, one by one… hadn’t thought of that!
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Whenever I see an update, I instantly upgrade. My hosting provider backs up my site every few days by default, so I have my backup if anything goes wrong. I don’t do any of the other steps, though and have never had a problem. Suppose it depends on the host, whether there will be problems or not. I love the new versions, though!
Thanks for the tips.
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Thanks Morgan for your input. I back up everyday now and sometimes 2x if I have updates or lots of comments.
Yep, I’ve updated my blog, but I waited a week too. In the past I did this, because I just didn’t get around to it, now I do it, because I’ve read many tweets and posts from frustrated bloggers who updated right away.
I had absolutely zero issues (knock on wood), but I know two bloggers who did have trouble. Thanks for the tips; I’ll keep these in mind for next time.
Kimberly
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Thanks Kimberly, good to know. I am waiting until I have time and patience to go through it all. Within a few weeks
Thanks Kimberly. Yes, I learned from the last one.