It is expected that this version of WordPress is projected beta period. According to the WordPress authorities, as they will fix the expected errors and bugs this beta 3.1 version will be released. The version is under testing process and sooner it will be under your reach.

In case you would like to test this beta version you might have a look at How to Report Bugs on WordPress News. Check out some exciting features of this beta version:

You can post formats and search various themes. This version is compatible with internal links and admin bar. Even more, Ajaxified admin is available with WordPress Beta 3.1. Updated tiny MCE and Multi-taxonomy queries are additional features of this latest version of WordPress. Enjoy custom-type index pages and CSS cleanup (Admin) with this version. User and Network Admin are other new features. Also you are facilitated with password reset services.

Although there are some things that are still to be finished but still this version is almost ready to use and that things don’t worth so much. It is expected that such issues will be overcome soon and the version will be ready to use. Keep in mind, as the updates will be finished this version will be released. Before using the beta version you should be aware of some certain things:

Fatal Error: It may be in the case when the function calls to a Member Function named Page() on a Non-Object, i.e. in /wp-inlcludes/query.php and the result may be any Conditional Tag. The problem occurs if there is something wrong with any particular theme or plug-in.  Actually a program, which is responsible for inspecting the Conditional tag as you request the query, generates this problem. In previous version (3.0) this program returned the false value and stayed silent but in 3.1 version it is a fatal error.  The problem will be resolved in final release; therefore you have a chance to show your technical skills.

Be sure to check the bug lists before launching your query or reports. May be the problem you are going to report is already reported by someone else.  But remember, if you find something that is not reported before then immediately inform it. Even you can raise the issue in Alpha/Beta Forum or send a mail at wp-testers list.

Download the WordPress 3.1 Beta 1 and enjoy blogging. WordPress is waiting your comments, response and queries regarding the version.

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WordPress has combined the service with some more exciting upgrade features so that you can easily manage your blog through your mobile phone. But you can get notifications on your mobile when some changes occur in your WordPress blog for free. If any user is added or deleted in your account you will get a message in your phone. Changes in theme and private settings will also be notified you instantly via SMS.

With upgrade features you will get ultimate grip over your WordPress blog. Investigate the features you get with the SMS upgrade:

You will have extra control over login process. When you are going to login in your account a SMS will be sent to registered mobile number along with a password. Only after entering this password, you will be able to access your account. This process is for an additional security so that any fraudster can not access your account and is referred as two-step login.

As and when any visitor makes a comment on your postings, you will get a SMS with whole comment. Even more, you can send your reply against the comment you get through your mobile phone as well. The service makes it possible to administrate you WordPress blog when you are not actually accessing your account through a PC.

Anytime if you need to quickly press something on your blog, you are welcome to do so with Message Texting Upgrade. Just type the content in a text message and send it. It works instantly and within the seconds your new press release will be reflected in your blog.

WordPress send a message to your mobile when you publish a new blog. As with all other updates, this message notification is instant as well. You can enjoy all these fantastic updates by just spending $20 per year. To avail this new service just go to “Upgrades”, located under the Dashboard, and choose the option “Text Messaging”. WordPress will quickly assign it in your account.

To register your mobile number with WordPress, navigate with the link “Text Messaging” located under the “Settings” menu. After activation, just select the upgrade options you would like to access through your WordPress blog. Further instructions on Text Messaging and its upgrades are available with WordPress. Select “Text Messaging” tab for more information on the service. If you are the fond of blogging, this service will surely encourage your hobby.

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It is always advisable for a Blogger to make a blog with the help of a blogging platform such as Blogger, WordPress or Typepad. Now the question which arises in everyone’s mind is that “Which blogging platform should we choose?” For these questions to be answered I’m giving you the salient features of both of the largest blogging communities i.e. Blogger/Blogspot and WordPress for you to compare for yourself.

1) Getting Indexed by Search Engines :

As Google is the largest search engine and Blogger comes under the chain of Google, Blogger is always given more preference and it generally gets indexed by Google within some hours of publishing blog whereas WordPress on the other hand takes more time to get indexed by Google.

This point won by Blogspot (B-1,W-0)

2) Monetizing Your Blog :

If want to start a blog with the sole purpose of earning money from it, WordPress is not the correct option for you, as it does not allow any kind of advertising to place on their blog until and unless the blog is externally hosted on your own personal domain.

This point won by Blogspot (B-2,W-0)

3) Externally Hosting a Blog :

External hosting means that you create a blog with the help of a blogging platform such as Blogger or WordPress and then host it on your on domain having its own hosting space.

To externally host a Blog made on Blogspot is quite easy, as you only have to fill in the FTP details and you are done. But to externally host a WordPress blog you need to pass through a lot of hurdles like: You need to know SQL and a bit of php scripting, which is quite difficult for a new blogger.

This point won by Blogspot (B-3,W-0)

4) Functionality :

WordPress has a lot more functionality as compared to Blogger as it provides a whole lot of new features and plugins in comparison to Blogspot.

In comparison of functionality, obviously WordPress is the winner (B-3,W-1)

5) Themes / Templates /Layout :

Of course WordPress Templates deserved a different section “Themes / Templates / Layout” as WordPress supports a large variety of Templates and Themes which are of great use and help in increasing the beauty, look and feel of the blog.

This point is won by WordPress (B-3,W-2)

6) Upload Files

WordPress allows you to upload files whereas Blogger / Blogspot does not.

This point is won by WordPress (B-3,W-3)

7) Creating Seperate Pages :

Many time you need to create seperate pages such as “About Me” and “Contact Us” which is not allowed by Blogger but is allowed by WordPress.

This point is won by WordPress (B-3,W-4)

Allowing to Change Blog URL :

It may happen someday that you maybe want to change your Blog URL which is not permitted by WordPress whereas Blogger allows you to change your Blog URL whenever you want.

This point is won by Blogger (B-4,W-4)

Conclusion:

From all the above we conclude that :-

a. If you want to host a Blog for earning purposes, and have some initial amount to spend (i.e. for the domain and hosting space, which sums upto around $100/year i.e. $10/year for the Domain and $7/month for the hosting space),  then go for wordpress. This would give your blog a personalize domain name (http://www.yoursite.com) and also the whole lot of features which wordpress offers.

b. If you want to host a blog for earning purposes/non-earning purposes, but do not want to spend an initial amount, Blogspot is the best option for you. The only drawback in this is that you’ll get a blog which will have a url containg “blogspot”. eg) http://www.yoursite.blogpot.com

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Many bloggers using WordPress have experienced this same problem and are constantly trying to find a solution to it but are unable to do so. So I’m posting a temporary solution to this problem.

To get rid of these bugs, all you have to do is disable the javascript in your browser and Yupee!!! Its done. Now you will be able to add new categories and delete post in your WordPress Blog.

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