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Author: Doc4 / Ozh

"WassUpLoader" was created due to the frustrating nature of WordPress' inability to upload images quickly and efficiently. After building and utilizing WordPress sites for several years it was apparent that an incredible amount of time was wasted dealing with images that were destined for the uploads folder yet need not be uploaded through a post.

During the WordPress 2.6 and younger years it was necessary to visit the "Post" or "Page" screen of the administration area in order to access a upload screen. Why not just use an FTP ( File Transfer Protocol ) program? The answer is simple, we needed our clients to have access to these images within the Media panel. They not only needed to view the image but have the ability to change the title, name or description.

Some of you may be thinking that it's only necessary to upload images when creating a post thereby giving validity to the WordPress logic. This is not always the case for those developing WordPress as a CMS ( Content Management System ). The occasion arose that we needed to upload an image and not concern ourselves with the process of creating a post and often this occurred while working within the Appearance panel forcing a lengthy click through several admin pages in an effort to upload a single image. We solved this problem by adding an "Upload" link in the administration menu, now with a single click you have access to the Upload Screen.

A huge thanks to Ozh at http://planetozh.com/blog for helping out.