After an upgrade DISASTER last time around, the new Wordpress 2.5 is a lot nicer experience. All the buttons and widgets have been moved around on my end as a contributor, but it should be easier once I get used to how it works.
The new features more than make up for any inconvenence in relearning the interface. Also, there are new integrated plugin features, like stat tracking, I’ve been missing for a while now. With the delay posting feature, I could write several posts in a single day, then have them post while I am busy some time. This could come in useful if I ever go on vacation. There is also media handling, so I can host videos, or images locally. Awesome!
While the interface is radically different, this is for the best, because the old Wordpress admin screen was a total mess. This is much cleaner, and there is a lot of fuctionality visible. Basically, for you, this means nothing, but for me, I’m going to have an easier time writing and doing cool things, so in the end that means a better experience for everyone.
