WordPress 3.0 is one of the most robust upgrades from the WordPress stable. They had previously made over 12 upgrades but WordPress 3.0 met with resounding success as far as reception went because it answered some pressing issues as well as fixing bugs in the version prior to it.

There are some hosting considerations that should be put in place before you decide to pick a host for your WordPress 3.0. Some of the features that can be found in WordPress 3.0 include:

• Ability to do mass plug-in upgrades
• Ability to automatically generate security keys when you are having it installed.
• Ability to add multiple administrative passwords and usernames when it is being installed.
• Ability to handle a number of sites at the same time when it comes to site management.
Some of the things you have to consider when it comes to using WordPress 3.0

Hosting Plan:
Your WordPress hosting plan might effect how you enjoy the full capabilities of WordPress 3.0. The Best bet would be to go for the VIP hosting plan where all the full features of this version are readily available.

This is also important if your site traffic goes beyond one million per month.

Back Up:
It is advisable to back up before doing any kind of upgrade. Some hosting sites back up your data automatically while other don’t so it is important you find out first before thinking of an upgrade.

New Interface:
WordPress 3.0 comes with a new interface. This means that you have to quickly get used to the interface and know where everything is at. The admin interface has been given a one click makeover button so that you can easily change the theme.

Minimum Requirements:
Make sure you check for the minimum server requirement before attempting to upgrade WordPress 3.0. The requirements for this version are naturally higher than the previous.

Plug-in:
Disable all plug-in before upgrading and check to see that they are functioning again when the upgrade is through.

The Upgrading:
There are two ways you can upgrade to WordPress 3.0.

• Manual upgrade can be done by downloading the WordPress 3.0 files and uploading them to the webhost’s server that is hosting your site. You must have some degree of know-how in server management for you to be able to do this.
• Automatic upgrade is done through simply clicking on the required auto-upgrade tab in your cpanel for it to automatically upgrade to WordPress 3.0. But your webhost has to provide cpanel for you to have this done.

Go through your plug-in again by reactivating them and do not forget to do a back up after you have successfully upgraded to the WordPress 3.0

• Ability to do mass plug-in upgrades
• Ability to automatically generate security keys when you are having it installed.
• Ability to add multiple administrative passwords and usernames when it is being installed.
• Ability to handle a number of sites at the same time when it comes to site management.