I recently wrote about WordPress 2.8. As of the date of this post, we are now up to version 2.8.6. The developers at WordPress are frequently releasing new versions, each better than the last. No matter when you are reading this post and no matter what version WordPress is up to, if you use WordPress there is no reason not to be using the latest version! Each version just keeps getting better and most importantly, more secure. If you are running a WordPress site and are not on the latest version, stop right now and upgrade. If you are running anything other than the latest version, you may be taking unnecessary security risks with your site and definitely are missing out on some great new features.
New versions have security improvements over earlier versions and the upgrading procedure has become very easy. Until recently one of the biggest requests from WordPress users was to have an easier way to upgrade. The developers gave it to you so no excuses are allowed. One click upgrade is a big winner for everyone…. Well, maybe not for everyone. I used to get hired fairly oftene to upgrade a WordPress site, but those requests have almost stopped with the latest versions of WordPress. 
If you are not absolutely on top of upgrading, backing up, and optimizing your WordPress installation, consider contacting me for help. In addition to the peace of mind you will have from knowing your hard work is backed up and your WordPress is up-to-date, you will have access to my knowledge of hosting, WordPress themes, and plugins to make your site ever more user and search engine friendly.
