The revamped Style Book interface in WordPress 6.8, now usable with classic (non-block) themes, provides an organized preview of your site’s fonts, colours, and block styles.
WordPress 6.8 now uses bcrypt to hash passwords, greatly improving password security by making password cracking significantly more difficult.
If you are a SmartHost client on our fully managed WordPress platform, the upgrades in version 6.8 will bring tangible benefits to your website – all handled seamlessly by us in the background. Here’s what you can expect:

SmartHost’s WordPress Care & Maintenance Plan is designed to take the worry out of core updates like WordPress 6.8. Our team handles the entire upgrade process for you, alongside a suite of other maintenance tasks that keep your site in top shape. Here’s what our Care Plan includes and how we manage a major release:
Running a WordPress site without a maintenance plan can be risky. If you’re not yet on our WordPress Care Plan, we encourage you to consider joining and letting us manage updates like 6.8 for you. Every WordPress update is crucial – it might contain security patches, bug fixes, and enhancements that your site needs. Ignoring updates or delaying them can expose your site to several dangers:

Given these risks, our recommendation is simple: let experts handle it. By subscribing to SmartHost’s WordPress Care Plan, you transfer the responsibility and risk of updates to a team that does this every day. We proactively keep your site updated, secure, and running optimally, sparing you the technical headaches. It’s like having an insurance policy coupled with a dedicated tech team – you get preventative care (keeping software up to date) and rapid intervention if issues arise, all in one package.
For our existing Care Plan clients, we want to reaffirm our commitment: your site’s WordPress core is now updated to 6.8 (or scheduled imminently), and you didn’t have to lift a finger. Enjoy the new features and improvements with confidence that your site is in good hands. This peace of mind is exactly the value we aim to provide you every day.
For those not on a Care Plan yet, we invite you to reach out to SmartHost and learn more about our WordPress Maintenance Plans. Investing in a care plan means investing in your website’s long-term health and your own peace of mind. You’ll save time, avoid potential crises, and ensure your site is always up to date with the latest WordPress advancements. With WordPress 6.8 out now and more updates on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to let us partner with you in keeping your website secure, fast, and hassle-free.
Remember, the online world changes quickly – new threats and new features are always emerging. A managed hosting plan with professional care is the safety net that lets you enjoy the benefits of those changes (like the great new features in 6.8) without the associated risks. Join our WordPress Care Plan and stay focused on what you do best, while we keep your website running at its best. Your website is an important asset; together, we’ll keep it modern, safe, and thriving with every WordPress update.

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