This WordPress how to tutorial demonstrates the new features of WordPress version 2.9
. The two main items that will be discussed are the introduction of the trash can and basic image editing. It used to be that when you deleted something it was gone for good. Now your deleted WordPress items will be stored in a trash can similar to Microsoft Windows. It is now a two step process to delete something however. You can only delete out of the trash can now. The other feature that I really like about WordPress 2.9 is the image editing. You no longer have to open Photoshop if you want to resize, crop or rotate an image. This functionality is available inside of WordPress 2.9 now.
I really like that WordPress is constantly evolving and becomes more and more user friendly. I recently had the privilege of hearing Matt Mullenweg speak at Wordcamp in Phoenix Arizona a few months ago. I was very impressed with his commitment to constantly tweaking and improving WordPress. I have no doubt that this is a platform that will be around for a very long time. WordPress will change the accessibility of the internet to include everybody. It used to be that there was a huge barrier to entry onto the web by either expertise or money. With WordPress you do not have to know any programming to make changes or add new content to a WordPress website. If you know how to use Microsoft Word you can use WordPress. It used to be that you would have to spend thousands of dollars to get a website. You can get a WordPress site for free and custom theme WordPress websites very reasonably.