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WordPress 2.6.5
WordPress 2.6.5 is immediately available and fixes one security problem and three bugs. We recommend everyone upgrade to this release.
The security issue is an XSS exploit discovered by Jeremias Reith that fortunately only affects IP-based virtual servers running on Apache 2.x. If you are interested only in the security fix, copy wp-includes/feed.php
and wp-includes/version.php
from the 2.6.5 release package.
2.6.5 contains three other small fixes in addition to the XSS fix. The first prevents accidentally saving post meta information to a revision. The second prevents XML-RPC from fetching incorrect post types. The third adds some user ID sanitization during bulk delete requests. For a list of changed files, consult the full changeset between 2.6.3 and 2.6.5.
Note that we are skipping version 2.6.4 and jumping from 2.6.3 to 2.6.5 to avoid confusion with a fake 2.6.4 release that made the rounds. There is not and never will be a version 2.6.4.
check out the story at WordPress Development
Guest Post
What do Software as a Service (SaaS) Companies Do?
What do Software as a Service (SaaS) Companies Do?

A SaaS firm hosts an application and makes it accessible over the internet to clients. The term SaaS refers to software as a Service. This implies that the program is hosted on a SaaS company’s server and is accessed remotely by the user. A SaaS provider manages the servers, databases, and software that enable an application to be accessible through the internet – most often via web browsers. The program is accessible through nearly any device. Customers of SaaS applications often pay a subscription fee — sometimes monthly — to access the program. Certain subscriptions are priced according to the amount of data that must be saved, the number of users that will use the program, or the required degree of technical assistance. The following are a few of the things that the Saas company does.
1. Marketing
SaaS marketing is a subset of marketing focused on promoting and generating leads for SaaS solutions that are subscription-based. SaaS, often known as software as a Service, is a business model in which items are sold through cloud-based apps that get frequent upgrades and capability additions.
In contrast to firms that sell physical goods or require one-time payments, SaaS enterprises provide an intangible product. They must constantly demonstrate to existing and prospective consumers that their “rented” or subscription service is worth the monthly charge.
Any marketing plan’s foundation is made up of strategies and methods. In general, strategies refer to the overall approach to accomplishing goals and objectives (with defined, measurable targets), while tactics refer to the individual activities used to accomplish those goals.
Another critical point to convey when selling software as a Service (SaaS) is the ease with which updates and security fixes may be applied. Since the SaaS provider updates the software, there is no need to upgrade individual devices.

A critical conclusion for SaaS providers is that the hosted software industry is exceedingly competitive, making it more difficult for businesses to distinguish their offerings from the competition. By enlisting the assistance of an experienced technology public relations agency, providers may improve their marketing efforts and gain market distinction for software as a Service (SaaS) products.
2. Management of Customer Relationships
SaaS CRM is cloud-based software that provides permanent access to CRM features and support without installation and maintenance. A SaaS-based CRM increases customer transparency and enables firms to automate and customize marketing, sales, and customer care. You can get a SaaS CRM for almost any field of business, even private equity CRM.
SaaS is a subscription-based model with no substantial upfront expenses. To utilize CRM as a service, you pay a monthly or yearly membership cost.
This is one of the reasons why SaaS is preferred by smaller businesses and start-ups that may lack the financial resources to invest in a CRM system, even if it is deemed mission vital.
A few years ago, there was one concern associated with adopting a new software application: it would conflict with the way you worked daily, particularly with the applications you were used to.
As technology advances, customers of SaaS CRM applications may interact with currently available software and grow their CRM system in the same way that an onsite client would.
This implies that consumers may continue to use their existing software, like ERP systems or email clients, since these are often readily connected with the SaaS solution.
3. Management of projects
SaaS is an excellent model for delivering project management software since practically every form of the organization needs to manage projects successfully.
Regardless of the approach used, project planning and scheduling are critical components of project management. These project management tools provide easy access to the team’s prior work on the present project.
Given the amount of sensitive data stored in a project management software, superior security is non-negotiable. A reputable SaaS project management solution makes use of highly secure data centers and servers.
One advantage of cloud-based software is that, as annoying as it is, if your hard drive dies, all hell does not break loose. Log in with a different device, reset your password if your laptop is stolen, and you’re back in business.
Customer success, access to the newest goods, absorbing burdens, and minimizing payment barriers are all priorities for SaaS organizations. Since Salesforce coined the phrase “Software-as-a-Service” over two decades ago, the sector has seen rapid expansion and complexity.
4. Improve Security
Although a SaaS company can help with the security of your business on its end, your business needs to maintain high-security standards. Without both teams working together on keeping the business’s data secure, there will be problems. A SaaS company keeps your software updated and makes sure software patches are installed. The company keeps the business’s data very secure.
To do your part, the employees need to update passwords regularly. Your business needs rules in place for handling different types of data, for instance, classified data should never leave certain rooms, or be discussed around certain people. This relationship is like having a very safe car, but the driver needs to drive safely.
5. Free-Up Physical Space
When your business needs to expand to produce more products or hire more employees, having a SaaS company can help. You can get rid of your servers and the roles associated with managing servers and licensing software. A SaaS will take care of this through the cloud. Employees can change roles and still be productive within the organization.
An IT team troubleshooting problems is also a part of the SaaS company’s services. The IT team you have now could be retrained and put into the production part of your business. Training is also a very big part of a SaaS company; it will ensure your business’s team members are up-to-speed on the software the company offers.
Final Thoughts
A SaaS company will not take over responsibilities quickly, these changes take time. The company will need to assess and evaluate your needs, and you will need to make choices on how you move forward. Over time you will see the amazing benefits a SaaS company can bring to your business.
Tips & Tricks
Sick of images being to large for the content area?
Have you ever uploaded an image that might have been a tad bigger than the width of your content area? I know I have! So here is a little CSS fix to handle these situations.
.post img { max-width: 600px; height: auto; }
That’s it, really simple huh. Just make sure that you change the .post
to the correct body class(which starts with a “.“) or body ID(which starts with a “#“).
Would you like a quick explanation?
The CSS is just telling any image inside the class of .post
to not be more than 600px wide. By the way make sure you change it to fit the dimension of your content width. And the height attribute is set to auto to automatically change the height to match the new width. 🙂
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The Man
November 26, 2008 at 10:51 pm
I am the man, I much enjoyed the updated WP!