Upgrade to WordPress 2.9 [VIDEO]

WordPress just had a MAJOR version release yesterday, December 18th, 2009, with tons of improvements and bug fixes. You can read more about it on the WordPress Blog.

Today, we will go through the steps to upgrade your WordPress blog.

In this example, my blog is on version 2.8.6

Steps To Upgrade To WordPress 2.9

1. Verify your version

It matters what version you’re on. Most people are running a branch version of 2.8 (2.8.4, 2.8.6). If you are running something older such as 2.6, 2.6, 2.5 or shudder 2.3, you should refer to the upgrade information

2. Backup your database and files

If you are using a host that provides you with Cpanel, it’s very easy to make sure your database and files get backed up by going to files>backup and selecting the both for download. Hosting companies that offer Cpanels as a part of their hosting packages are HostGator, Rochenhost and Bluehost. GoDaddy, Media Temple and Network Solutions do not.

3. Start upgrade

If you’re on version 2.8 or later, you can do an in-place upgrade right from WordPress! The actual upgrade takes less than 10 seconds…even if you have 5,000 posts.