Bringing Back The Wordpress Preview Window
Before heading to Computex Taipei, I updated the blog to Wordpress 2.2 (I actually did it right at the airport). As some may recall, I had problems the first time I upgraded to 2.2 and had to downgrade back to 2.1. The main problem was the Top Commentators and MyBlogLog box disappeared. This problem was caused by a flaw in the ExecPHP plugin and the fact that I didn’t turn off the sidebar widget before upgrading.
The sidebar widget problem was easily fixed by turning off the widget before the upgrade. The ExecPHP plugin needed a code change before it will work with the new Wordpress build. This fix was posted by Rod Templeton. In order to restore my Top Commentators and MyBlogLog I needed to find the following line of code the ExecPHP plugin:
register_sidebar_widget($name, $i <= $number ? 'widget_execphp' : /* unregister */ '', $i);
Replace the above line of code with this line of code:
register_sidebar_widget($name, $i <= $number ? 'widget_execphp' : /* unregister */ '', '', $i);
After the upgrade, the last thing to do was to bring back to the Wordpress preview window. For whatever reasons, Wordpress 2.2 replaced the preview pane with a preview link. Fortunately, Roblog created a plugin that will bring the preview window back.
It is recommended that all Wordpress users upgrade to 2.2. Wordpress 2.1 has a security issue that could allow hackers to get your password.
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I hope I can change to WP but I already with blogger.com for quite a while now. oh well
Reply to this commentlong live blogger.com
Reply to this commentThe sooner you change the better…do it!
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My secret tactic is to have a copy of my blog installed on a separate test domain, but the same physical server, so first I test and correct the theme/Wordpress there, then I move it too my blog
Reply to this commentThis is actually a nice idea. better yet, if you don’t share the same database.
Of course, you can always install your own blog on your own PC for private work!
It’s an excellent solution!
Reply to this commentAhh i guess i’ll have to upgrade after all
Reply to this commentI like more the preview link
Reply to this commentyes me either.
Reply to this commentthe preview pane make it so slow.
I concur
Reply to this commentShould speed up posting nicely!
Kenneth
Reply to this commentThe preview window is prety helpful i’ll definatly have to upgrade my wordpress when i got the time.
Reply to this commentthanks for the info!
David
Reply to this commentThere’s another plugin called Exec-PHP that doesn’t appear to have the problem.
http://bluesome.net/post/2005/08/18/50/
It’s been upgraded for WP 2.x
Reply to this commentIf you’re ever in San Diego, I’ll treat you for a beer. Anyways, I think your blog is pretty awesome. I’d be glad to offer you one of my awesome, super soft Geekfitters.com shirts in exchange for a link. Go here for details or email me.
Best,
Chris Geek
Reply to this commentactually,i dont have any wordpress blog,
Reply to this commentbut thanks for the info.
i just plan to launch a new site for design inspiration gallery by wordpress…
What, no link to me for emailing you about the Security Vulnerability?!? LOL, just kidding.
The preview box was removed because it make the page load slower, and it was an iframe, an iframe! What were they even thinking when they used an iframe!
Reply to this commentI think wordpress gives you a much better platform and flexibility if you are big on customization.
Reply to this commentThx John,
This is what I like about the internet business empire, John is taking booth babes shots and 1L beer shots, and was able to upgrade tp WP 2.2 also.
Vijay
Reply to this commentFor the past 1 week, I have been trying to find out which blog program to use for me to start my business… Been using blogger.com for quite some time for personal use for my friends…
Reply to this commentI think WordPress rocks! So simple to use and yet so powerful!
WP 2.2 - there aren’t that many other good choices! Plus
100’s of plugins
1000’s of themes
1000’s of widgets
All to make life a little simpler! Why bother considering anything else, if it’s a blog you’re looking for!
Kenneth
Reply to this commentI actually like the preview link. I like having the two pages (the preview and the text box post writing thingy) in two separate tabs.
Reply to this commentwill you write a step by step tutorial on how to upgrade? I tried once and my blog is almost like yours… but it nuked everything. Good think I had a back up!
Reply to this commentBiggest thing to remember: turn off all your plugins BEFORE you start! I had problems when I forgot!
Kenneth
Reply to this commentI’m still too chicken to upgrade yet. Need to have my hand held to get this done for sure.
Reply to this commentIs wordpress free for bloggers?
thx
Kelly
Reply to this commenthi kelly, yes it’s free for blogger people
Reply to this commentthank you Ismet! I like this template:
http://themes.wordpress.net/columns/3-columns/362/the-beauty-within-105/
Do you think its possible to upload this template on blogger or do I need my own domain?
thank you again!
Kelly
Reply to this commentThanks I use the preview pane all the time and was upset when it was gone, I guess I’m going to have to go install that plugin now
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