It’s no big secret WordPress is one of the most popular CMS platforms available today. Less than a month ago, WordPress released their second major upgrade to 4.3, also known as “Billie” (named in honor of Billie Holiday). This upgrade hosts both improvements to existing features and some great new features that make development tasks much easier.
Here is the lowdown on what’s new with WordPress release 4.3:
Password Security
In this modern technological era, the web industry is under constant threat of security breaches. The latest update of WordPress provides added peace of mind when it comes to web security, as by default password generation must be set to a robust password and users are alerted when their password is not set securely enough.
Customizer Enhancement
A great feature showcased via the new release is the ability to customize menus, access all menus and menu locations within the customizer itself. There is no need to reload the page in order to access menus. Another bonus to this enhancement is the ability to get a live preview of menu changes.
Word Count Improvement
Some key improvements to the word count feature include more accuracy with reference to particular characters that should not be deemed words, the elimination of HTML comments and short codes within the editor and most importantly, word count that automatically refreshes as soon as one stops typing.
Site Icon Development
WordPress 4.3 now enables users to set a favicon as a browser icon straight from the WordPress admin area instead of having to manually upload favicons or download plug-ins. This particular feature is a welcome addition for developers.
When it comes to this latest update to WordPress, nobody is singing the blues. This major release presents some significant improvements and developers, from novice to expert, will benefit greatly from these updated features. When it comes to installing the latest update, those who do not currently utilize any managed WordPress hosting will need to initialize the update manually while those with a hosted solution will have the update automatically installed. Once the update is installed, formatting content and customizing your site will be much easier.
