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Usually this issue is caused when you are displaying the post excerpt in the template instead of the content. I think the function the_excerpt() omits <img.. tags, whereas the_content() will display the <img.. tags. So, you will need to locate the point in (probably) index.php where the the_excerpt() is being called, and call the_content() instead w/ correct params. Keep in mind that if you change this, the entire post will be displayed instead of the shortened excerpt form (unless you’re using the ‘more’ tag to divide excerpt from rest of content) The more tag can be inserted at any point in a post w/ a button on tinymce editor toolbar.

Perhaps the top error is related to a PHP4/PHP5 issue (old host defaulted to PHP5, and new host to PHP4). I don’t recognize the error, but this is the first thing that comes to mind. If so, there is a directive that can be placed in .htaccess that will instruct apache to use PHP5. First, try to determine if the default PHP version changed w/ new hosting company.

The permalinks not working is also prob a .htaccess issue. For a quick fix, change your permalink settings in your admin panel to the default (not fancy), and investigate your .htaccess settings.

I would suggest that wordpress is a lightweight solution as compared to the type of application that you are seeking. Much of what you are describing could be added to wordpress in the form of custom functionality, and that is definitely possible, but in it’s native form wordpress is much more of a simple blogging tool for individuals. WordPress mu is a multi user wordpress implementation, supporting small to large user communities, and thus it could provide the multi-user aspect of what you describe, but the specific workflow and publishing features that you detail are not natively supported. Again, the software is extensible w/ its native plugin system, and could be enhanced.

The good news is that your data may still be existent, though the WordPress software is having a problem connecting to it. Unless that is, your hosting company was really irresponsible and deleted your database. It’s hard to tell without being able to look. Did you set up the software yourself? There is a wp-config.php file in your blog’s root folder that contains database parameters (host, userid, pass for database connection). Either those values are incorrect, or the values are correct and the database server is down/changed/etc. Either the support staff at your hosting company will need to look at the issue, or you will need to have someone familiar with WordPress look into it. If you cannot figure it out, and you need further help, let me know how I can contact you via email and I can prob help. Good luck.