WordPress 3.0, the latest WordPress version, could well be one of most highly awaited open-source upgrade in the blogosphere. WordPress, which is undoubtedly the most popular personal publishing platform today, is coming out this year with an upgrade which is expected to redefine the way we do our blogging. As a good measure of its lofty position, WordPress is used to run large websites including TechCrunch, Mashable and Smashing Magazine.

WordPress 3.0 was calendared for release on May 1, 2010. However, the latest advice from WordPress track indicated that this scheduled release has been moved to a later date which is yet to be announced. WordPress developers cited the need to fix some bugs as the reason for the postponement in the release of WordPress 3.0.

Observers believe that this latest version of WordPress will be available within May or, at the latest, in the first half of June 2010. WordPress 3.0 has already created a lot of excitement because of the highly anticipated fresh and major features that it is expected to introduce, particularly the innovations in the user interface of the personal publishing platform.

The best approach by which you can experience the fresh and major features of WordPress 3.0 is by installing it on your computer. There is an easy-to-follow installation guide which you can readily find online. A new feature that you can find in this upgrade is the additional security layer that provides you with better protection from hacking attacks.

The welcome screen of WordPress 3.0 underwent a major overhaul for better usability and security, as it now offers options in choosing your preferred username and password. The current version that provides you with the default username as “admin” is a major security issue. This is also a serious concern from a usability standpoint and security risk especially for non-web developers.

After your WordPress update, you can also consider upgrading your hosting service provider.