The Fediverse Files: The Magic of Federation
Remember when commenting on blogs and interacting with other commenters was one of the core pieces of enjoying the web? Matthias Pfefferle is making commenting cool again with ActivityPub for...
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Hot Off the Press: New WordPress.com Themes for August 2024
The WordPress.com team is always working on new design ideas to bring your website to life. Check out the latest themes in our library, including great options for dog lovers, engaged couples, and...
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Developer Q&A: Dika Fei of Jelly Pixel Studio
Dika Fei, like most founders, had a couple ideas that failed before hitting just the right note when he started his web development company, Jelly Pixel Studio. With a team of seven, Jelly Pixel...
View ArticleThe Secrets of One of the World’s Largest Ad-Free Blogs
Since moving PostSecret to WordPress.com in 2013, Frank Warren’s iconic platform has empowered millions to share their secrets in a safe place. In the last ten years, that simple mission has propelled...
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Developer Q&A: John Kostak of Web Dev USA
John Kostak has been building websites for longer than most social media networks have even been around. So splashy features don’t interest him much—he’s far more into performance, reliability, and...
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WordPress.com and Developers: Roadmap Update
When I stepped in to run WordPress.com while Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg was on sabbatical, my mission was to make WordPress.com the best and fastest host for WordPress developers and agencies. We...
View ArticleHow to Connect Your WordPress Site to the Fediverse
You created your website for a reason. Whether it’s showing off your art, passing on family recipes, or selling boutique high-performance yo-yos. (That may or may not be Doc Pop’s example.) You...
View ArticleConnect With More Clients: Our Partner Directory Has Arrived
Since we launched the Automattic for Agencies program earlier this summer, we’ve helped agencies save thousands of dollars and countless developer hours. Today, we’re making it easier than ever for...
View ArticleOpen Enrollment at WordPress.com: Free Websites for Students
Your online presence is paramount to the success and well-being of your future self. Whether it’s for sharing your latest creative project, building an impressive portfolio, or simply expressing your...
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Democratizing Core Contributions: A Guide to WordPress.org Badges
WordPress is an open source project, meaning anyone can contribute to the software, regardless of skill level. You probably first think of writing code, but it goes beyond that: whether you’re...
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Hot Off the Press: New WordPress.com Themes for September 2024
The WordPress.com team is always working on new design ideas to bring your website to life. Check out the latest themes in our library, including great options for brats, foodies, and beauty bloggers....
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Our Contributions Towards a Stronger Open Source Future
As an open source project, the WordPress software relies on contributions from individuals and businesses alike to remain a healthy and innovative ecosystem. Individuals can contribute in a number of...
View ArticleThe Future of the Social Web Is in Good Hands
Social media, in its current form, is broken and chaotic. A new organization, the Social Web Foundation, aims to change that. This initiative has launched with a clear mission: fuel the growth of the...
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Building Studio in Public: How Open Source Collaboration Enhances Studio
It’s now time for Part 3 of our “Building Studio in Public” series! In today’s post, we’ll explore how the Studio app connects with other open source projects, with a focus on its key relationship...
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Hot Off the Press: New WordPress.com Themes for October 2024
Want to give your website a fresh new look? This month, we’re showcasing four new themes designed by the WordPress.com theme team for personal portfolios, creative projects, startups, and podcasting....
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What is PHP? A Thorough Explanation for Absolute Beginners
If you find yourself diving deeper into the topic of WordPress, content management systems, and websites, a term you will quickly stumble upon is “PHP.” You will likely hear how crucial PHP is for the...
View ArticleIan Stewart to Lead WordPress.com
We are pleased to announce that Ian Stewart (blog, LinkedIn, GitHub, X) has been chosen to lead end-to-end customer experience for WordPress.com as its Artistic Director and product lead. In a nod to...
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Top 4 WordPress Shortcuts to Save You Time and Boost Productivity
While there are no shortcuts to success, there are shortcuts to a more efficient workflow. We may not think about them much, but these keyboard shortcuts have helped millions of people make their...
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How to Get Web Design Clients: 12 Practical Tactics That Work
One of the biggest struggles in the life of a freelance web designer or developer is figuring out how to get web design clients – especially at the beginning of your career. It can be frustrating when...
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Why Your Favorite Recipes Come with a Side of Story
If most food bloggers had their way, a recipe blog post would likely be simpler—a few images, a short introduction with helpful tips, and the recipe itself. Sadly that’s not the reality of the...
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