Wordpress 2.8.2 is a masterpiece
2009-07-25 15:46:19 | Tags: new version, update, Upgrade, WordPress | 1 Comment »
Not only the look but the user experience have been improved with the 2.7 version, and version 2.8 fixed most of the usability problems. I’m totally excited that I can add themes as they are zipped by uploading them just as I do with plugins. So I don’t need to bug my FTP client… Plugin installation and update became just a second in spite of the previously experienced several minutes. Some updates also failed and popped some error. I could try several times I could not delete a plugin or update, delete, deactivate etc. Now, it really became superfast and that takes away some of my headaches. Actually I can use everything very easily and WordPress became an even more handy CMS blog system. If I could change one thing, that would be the “Visit site” to replace uncerline with none, it’s so ugly when you have a nice button and it become underlined. Wordpress rocks!
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Announced today some hours ago, Google has updated their AdWords interface. Just checked it out and it seems that the search engine try to standardize its product interfaces goes on well. Still a bit awkward Google Analytics-like chart but the design is all right and nice. It’s a nice update from the old-google-like interface style to a new flashy user experience. While in Google Analytics they successfully implemented flash charts to glitter your eyes, AdWords Beta comes with an image based chart. No bubbles at dates, only a straightforward vertical line to show you what you campaign has reached at a time. Interesting to see the same concept in a rather CSS-like design. It seems though that the Ajax sidebar yet needs some correction as it strangely stretches while scrolling up and down. Usability 5*, Accessibility 5* User Experience 4* Design 4*. 