First, the good news, WordPress 4.0 is now live! Now, the bad news. Slider Revolution, a very popular slideshow plugin has a very important security update that should be done ASAP. What do these mean to you? Time to update your website.
Now I know what you are thinking: Can I do it myself?
Yes, you can do these upgrades yourself, but a word of caution: As with any upgrade, there is a possibility that the new software could conflict with your existing site. So make sure you ALWAYS backup your website and know how to restore it if something goes wrong. ALWAYS (really, I mean it)
3 Areas That Will Need Updating:
- WordPress – The core software can be updated through the WordPress “Updates” menu. ALWAYS backup your website before updating software. You also should check to make sure your hosting account is compatible with the latest version of WordPress: http://wordpress.org/about/requirements/
- Plugins – These are smaller programs that can be added to WordPress to add features to your site (anything from a simple email newsletter signup to a complex membership management program). Plugins can also be updated through the WordPress “Updates” menu. Make sure to check to see if the plugin is compatible with the latest version of WordPress. Links to more information on the plugins can be found by clicking on the “Visit plugin site” link under the plugin name on the “Plugins Page”.
- Theme – The theme control the design of your website. Many theme creators will update their themes to be compatible with the latest version of WordPress to take advantage of the improved features and performance. Some themes allow automatic updating but for most, you will have to contact the person or company that created your theme for more information.
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