10 Amazing WordPress Design Resouces
Whether you're a design pro or a total newbie, you'll find a great tool in this list that will take your website skills to the next level.
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Small Changes, Big Impact: A Look at What’s New In the WordPress EditorÂ
by @llilli5163design, gutenberg, New Features, Site Editor, Syndicated, WordPress, WordPress Site Editor, WordPress.comFebruary 20, 2024A handful of small but potent changes to the Site Editor have improved the WordPress.com experience for both you and your visitors. -
What’s New on WordPress.com: Fresh Buttons, Sticky Headers, and Time-Saving Shortcuts
Our latest batch of new features includes updated buttons, sticky blocks, and tools for more efficient site editing. -
Design Like a Pro in Just a Few Clicks
It doesn't take a professional designer for your website to have a professional look. -
New Patterns: Subscriptions, Link in Bio, Wireframes, and More
by @incbesh November 18, 2022The newest additions to our Pattern library include newsletter subscriptions, link in bio designs, and minimalist wireframes. -
New Patterns: Headers, Footers, Link in Bio, and More
The newest additions to our Pattern library include headers and footers, link-in-bio designs, and more. -
Here’s a Look at Our Favorite New Patterns
There are now over 260 Patterns that can be inserted into your pages and posts in just seconds. Here's a look at some of our favorites. -
New Design Superpowers for You to Leverage
One of the most exciting things about WordPress is that it’s constantly improving. In fact, did you know that Gutenberg releases new functionality and improvements every two weeks?! There have been a number of really cool and powerful capabilities rolled out over the last few months that give you even … -
In the Spotlight
Original DS 106: Newspaper Design (4 stars) Avery has won the competition! Her grandparents don’t really work well with the internet so she’s excited for them to get the morning paper to see what she has accomplished. Her, on the front page? Everyone knowing who she is? This is the complete reverse of what her […] -
On the Road
Original DS 106 Assignment: Design A License Plate (3 1/2 stars) Avery is on her way to the finale! One thing they don’t tell you is that you need to make you’re own way there… I get the whole investing in yourself thing, but have you seen gas prices? Plus thats 15 HOUR drive. Avery […] -
Design Blitz Fail
In my time as a low level interior designer, I have come across MANY design fails. With small spaces such as apartments or bedrooms, it is really important to take these into consideration to make the overall look better. I also attend a graduation this weekend that had design elements in it as well. The […] -
Focusing on the Wrong Rights
by @FlOv_evelynAnimatedGIFAssignments, AnimatedGIFAssignments1896, AnimatedGIFTutorials1896, design, ds106, SyndicatedMay 28, 2022Original DS 106 Assignment: Get Off My Porch (3 stars) Using my platform to talk about things that sometimes we want to avoid. It took me some time to even be able to read articles, thinking about the constant fear we leave in. Uvalde, Texas on May 24, 2022 shook the world 10 years after […] -
Hopefully They Laugh GIF
by @FlOv_evelynAnimatedGIFAssignments, AnimatedGIFAssignments1976, AnimatedGIFTutorials1976, design, ds106, SyndicatedMay 28, 2022Original DS 106 Assignment: Subtitle GIF (3 stars) I am starting my new job at a Marketing Firm on Tuesday (Monday is considered Memorial Day). As an associate team member, I was tasked with making a GIF that shows how I feel by the end of the work week! A lot of the people working […] -
Not a Movie Watcher
Original DS 106 Assignment: Favorite Movie Quote (2 stars) I promise that I will tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.* This is my version because my mom does not like me swearing, on anything. Seriously. I am NOT a good movie watcher. I will fall asleep 8/10 times, even if […] -
The Monopoly We Need
by @FlOv_evelyn May 28, 2022Original DS 106 Assignment: The Ultimate Merger (4 stars) My two biggest things in my life right now are the gym and my cat, Muffin. I am a resident goer of my local Gold’s Gym and an everyday owner of my cat. Imagine going into the gym and kittens laying on the machines watching you […] -
Here Comes the Bride.. Hopefully!
Original DS 106 Assignment: Wedding Invitation (3 stars) Step 1: Find the photo you want to use for the background of the wedding invitation. For this one my wedding is going to be at Vaughan House in Forest, Virginia. It’s going to be on our 5th anniversary of meeting, so we can use those detail […] -
We Actually Are Here!
by @FlOv_evelyn May 28, 2022Original DS 106 Assignment: Are We There Yet? (3 stars) Step 1: Find two photos that you want to alter. I am currently in the process of switching jobs! And naturally I don’t want to work at all. I would much rather be at the beach, relaxing, sleeping… anything but working. Step 2: Open Microsoft […] -
Friendly Neighborhood Rapper
Original DS 106 Assignment: SuperHero — Super Villain Your Friend (2 stars) Growing up in a growing city like Pittsburgh, PA was not easy. Especially living on food stamps and other government assistance, there didn’t seem like any way out. I met Mac in 2012, we bonded off of music and trying to get away […] -
Bad Guy: Not the Billie Eilish Song
Original DS 106 Assignment: Bad Guy Business Card (2 stars) I was recruited by a local Chicago group known as the Kumbia Kingz to make business cards for them. They are a group of Chicano-Latino members of over 20. Upon meeting, they explained the business cards they needed was to “promote” their group for “music.” […] -
Love: Not Enough Frames
by @FlOv_evelyn May 22, 2022Original DS 106 Assignment: Love: In Three Frames Our love in three photos. This was the “try a random one” assignment I got, which perfectly fulfilled my need for 10 total stars. I took pictures of my long-time boyfriend, Andy, and realized I was able to get one from every other year. We are going […] -
Not Really A Bad Photo
by @FlOv_evelyn May 22, 2022Original DS106 Assignment: Pick A Bad Photo, Apply A Vintage Effect And Write Something In Helvetica (2 stars) For this bad photo, I used an old photo I had that is funny, but had no real use because it is bad quality. I took the photo, added a filter that Canva provided, and used Helvetica*-ish […] -
Another City Graphic Poster
by @FlOv_evelyn May 22, 2022Original DS 106 Assignment: City Graphic Poster (3 stars) I love scenery photo so this seemed like a no brainer to do. I had this photo of National Harbor skyline I took when driving one day, yes I did drive around with no destination, but with recent gas prices, I refuse. 0 people have completed […] -
Your Website Looks Great. So Should Your Emails.
A Fresh New Design For Subscriber Emails We recently rolled out some fresh, flavorful updates to the design of the emails that go out to your subscribers when you publish new posts to your site. With this new design update we worked on modernizing the out-the-box email templates that come … -
Customize Your Entire Site With New Block Themes
by @Sheefa_ahmed March 9, 2022Experiment with a new look for your site with themes created to take advantage of Full Site Editing. -
Storytelling through design
I spotted this in a show on Tubi TV It’s one of those interrogation scenes. The thing to notice here is how the actor’s shirt matches the color of the wall. It is a subtle message to the viewer that … Continue reading -
Full Site Editing on WordPress.com
Earlier this month we announced that we were giving some customers early access to Full Site Editing, a new set of powerful tools to give you more control over every aspect of your site’s design. Now, we’re excited to let you know Full Site Editing will be rolling out to … -
Connect With Your Audience: Integrate Social Media With Your WordPress.com Website
by @llilli5163#editing, blocks, community, Customization, design, Features, Feeds, HowTo, menus, Publicize, sharing, social, Social Media, Syndicated, WordPress.comJanuary 21, 2022Integrating your social media presence with your website is essential to finding and growing your audience. WordPress.com offers many options and tools that can help you optimize your website and social platforms. -
All the details matter, part 867
Lettering is communication as a base level– knowing what is being said, who is saying it, and being able to read it in the correct order. Do that and the comic is "readable". Pushing beyond (I think) is reaching for … Continue reading -
Drive More Traffic To Your Site With a “Link In Bio” Social Links Page
by @llilli5163#editing, blocks, community, Customization, design, Features, HowTo, social, Social Links Page, Social Media, Syndicated, WordPress.comDecember 7, 2021From your social media channels to your storefront and everything in between, you have a lot of links you want your audience to easily access. WordPress.com is proud to make this possible and take you a step closer to organizing all of your unique platforms with a seamless and reliable Social Links Page. -
Unified Active Learning – our commitment to #activelearning wherever and however we access learning
by amiddlet50active learning, blended learning, challenge, Change, collaborative, design, ecosystem, hybrid learning space, identity, inclusivity, innovation, learner engagement, learning environments, Learning Space and Place, pandemic, placemaking, space, Syndicated, Teaching, UAL, unified active learningSeptember 1, 2021I am in reflective mode – it’s summer 2021 and in the West we’re trying to get over the pandemic, catch our breath, and decide what we value, what we have done, what changes will stick. It is both a … Continue reading
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