WordPress 2.7: Administration interfaces gets new design (again)
Aug 26th, 2008 @ 09:37The administration interface in open source blogging software WordPress recently got a (much needed, if you ask me) face lift, but now it seems that it's time for a design upgrade once again.
A new feature is the "Inbox" feature, that I have included in this screenshot (you can click the image for larger version):
I haven't been able to find a lot of information on the new inbox feature, but I imagine that it would be a welcome feature in the multi user version of WordPress, WordPress MU, where bloggers can write messages to each other without necessarily revealing their email addresses.
The sections in the menu in the administration interface (which now lives on the left hand side), "Content", "Templates", "Utilities", "Settings", "Plugins" can be collapsed and expanded.
I came across this list of new and interesting features coming in WordPress 2.7. Note that I am in no way sure whether or not these features are finally confirmed.
The write interface in the WordPress 2.7 trunk also appears to get an upgrade to the design (once again: click the image for a larger version):
I found this great post with some more info on some of the updates in the WordPress administration interface.
The screenshots are now in colour, stupid export mishap in my image editing software :-)
Tags: CMS, Open source, wordpress, wordpress trunk
August 26th, 2008 at 10:11
Well. I'm not sure what to think. Is it really a good idea to do a redesign just when people are getting used to the 2.5 look?
August 26th, 2008 at 10:14
I have asked myself the exact same question. I am, however, quite pleased with the new Write interface.
// Lars
August 26th, 2008 at 11:28
Well, i must say there are some cool improvements in the new design. Also it seems more focused on pure blogging and not so much on using WP as a CMS. E.g. creating a new page is buried quite deep down in the menus. I don't like that. I love using WP a a CMS.
August 26th, 2008 at 16:43
Oh my! I just discovered the new automatic plugin installation feature! Now that's awesome!
August 26th, 2008 at 21:16
@Søren That has been in there for awhile now. It is quite cool. There is an automatic upgrade in there too (click on "stay updated" in the footer to update to the latest nightly build! no more uploading!! :D yay!)
I do think that the new interface is quite different. The inbox looks interesting, but I am not sure I will use it if it is a private messaging system. Maybe if it would help me communicate with my readers more, maybe.
We still have a few more months, I guess we just have to be patient.
August 26th, 2008 at 21:28
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August 27th, 2008 at 10:15
Cool, JD. The Core update is awesome! I haven't been using any nightly builds for some time, so I've only just discovered the plugin installer.
October 7th, 2008 at 19:07
amzaing stuff…really looking forward to get these features then i'll surely shift my blogspot blog to wordpress !
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