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Help us define the next stage of Professional Email

by @Sheefa_ahmed
February 23, 2022

If you’ve been a WordPress.com user in any capacity, you’re probably aware that we believe in democratizing publishing and e-commerce. We believe in designing products for everyone, emphasizing accessibility, performance, security, and ease of use. We believe great software should focus on you, so you can share your story, product, …
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Full Site Editing on WordPress.com

by @Sheefa_ahmed
February 4, 2022

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 …
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Bloganuary: A Resounding Success!

by @Sheefa_ahmed
February 2, 2022

Even though you can build any type of website on WordPress.com, from an eCommerce store to a photography portfolio, blogs still make up the majority of our 60 million plus sites. To improve interaction and connection with these bloggers, we tried something new: Bloganuary, a writing challenge throughout the month …
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WordPress.com Has a New Home on YouTube

by @Sheefa_ahmed
February 1, 2022

The promise of the internet is nearly as big as the internet itself. With endless knowledge at your fingertips and electrifying inspiration everywhere you look, there’s no reason you shouldn’t be able to build your own website — your own way.

Today, that became easier. We’re thrilled to announce the …
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Buy Paid Plugins Directly on WordPress.com

by @Sheefa_ahmed
January 27, 2022

For users on our Business and eCommerce Plans, plugins are a critical part of the WordPress.com experience. We’re always looking for ways to simplify the process of discovering and installing powerful WordPress plugins.

As a result, we’re now making it possible to purchase certain plugins directly on the WordPress.com plugin …
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Get Started with new webinars

by @Sheefa_ahmed
January 7, 2022

Launching a website or learning how to monetize your online store can be overwhelming. But we are here to help you along the way. We are hosting free webinars to help get you on track and answer any questions you have. We cover different topics and will soon have new …
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New Year, New Success with Bloganuary

by @Sheefa_ahmed
December 16, 2021

In a few short days, you’ll surely be asked: What are your New Year’s resolutions for 2022? If starting a blogging habit is one of them, we’re here to help! At WordPress.com, we’re trying something new for 2022. Instead of individual New Year’s resolutions, we’ll be focusing on a shared …
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How to Watch State of the Word 2021

by @Sheefa_ahmed
December 13, 2021

Join us tomorrow for State of the Word! This year taking place live from New York City, WordPress co-founder and Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg will take a look back on the past year and share his thoughts on the latest industry trends and exciting WordPress news, including the highly anticipated …
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Shining a Spotlight on Podcasts

by @Sheefa_ahmed
November 23, 2021

As we near the end of 2021, it is interesting to note that there are currently over two million podcasts and over 48 million podcast episodes. Those numbers are incredible on their own, but when you realize that just 4 years ago, there were “only” a little more than …
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New: Free Blogging Course

by @Sheefa_ahmed
November 9, 2021

It’s hard to believe that it’s been a full year since we launched WPCourses.com! In that short time, we’ve been incredibly inspired by the group of ambitious learners we have been able to work with. In fact, we’ve been so moved by the enthusiasm of the community we’ve built …
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Behind the Scenes: The Tech Stack of the WordPress.com Growth Summit

by @Sheefa_ahmed
October 7, 2021

Recently, we hosted our second annual WordPress.com Growth Summit and welcomed over 1,300 attendees at the event. The summit was fully online, and it built on the momentum of our inaugural Growth Summit in 2020 after hearing from you, our community, that another conference would be a great learning and …
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A Successful Blogger on Making the Switch

by @Sheefa_ahmed
September 27, 2021

After Kyla Marie Charles grew a successful blog on Blogger for 10 years and made her mark as an influencer, she realized her website was no longer able to support her needs. She began the search for her next platform and discovered WordPress.com.

“I started to become limited by the …
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Expanded Button Formatting, New Spacing Controls, and Drag-and-Drop for List View Now in Block Editor

by @Sheefa_ahmed
August 31, 2021

This month, our team released features in the block editor that give your site a little breathing room: spacing controls for buttons and paragraphs. And the List View tool keeps getting better with drag-and-drop.
Powerful Expanded Button Formatting
Buttons never looked so good with custom padding.

Padding is empty space …
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The Second Annual Official WordPress.com Growth Summit Is Coming, and You Won’t Want to Miss It

by @Sheefa_ahmed
July 26, 2021

You’ve got an idea; let’s get it online.

Join us online for the second Official WordPress.com Growth Summit being held on August 17 in the Americas + EMEA and August 18 in Asia Pacific.

Calling all creators, small businesses, and publishers! Are you a blogger looking for ways to drive …
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WordPress.com Managed Hosting Webinar with Rudy Faile, Automattic Systems

by @Sheefa_ahmed
July 20, 2021

On June 16, 2021, WordPress.com presented a live webinar focused on Managed Hosting with WordPress.com. The topic expert was Rudy Faile, Automattic Systems Engineer. Hosting the webinar was Sam Vaidya, Automattic Happiness Engineer. If you missed the live event, don’t worry. You can watch the recording at your convenience on …
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Popular Podcast App Pocket Casts Joins Automattic

by @Sheefa_ahmed
July 16, 2021

We’re excited to announce that Pocket Casts will be joining Automattic, the parent company of WordPress.com. More than 80M people in the US listen to a podcast weekly, and this critically acclaimed podcast app makes it easier for fans to discover podcasts and customize their listening experience. Pocket …
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6 Ways WordPress.com Courses Help You Grow

by @Sheefa_ahmed
July 15, 2021

WordPress.com experts invite you to join our community-driven courses to get your blog or podcast started, launched, or taken to the next level. Join today for on-demand content, access to a course community of peers, weekly office hours with our dedicated experts, and virtual meet-ups to connect with other learners …
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Build a Blogging Habit with Reminders in Your WordPress App

by @Sheefa_ahmed
July 13, 2021

Writing regularly on your blog both improves your writing skills and engages the readers that visit your site. The more you write, the better — you can meet your posting goals while also building an online audience that keeps coming back for more.

But to keep up a good habit, …
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P2 Puts Easy, Flexible Project Tracking Tools In Your Hands

by @Sheefa_ahmed
June 22, 2021

From to-do apps and day planners, to spreadsheets and full-blown subscription services, making your work trackable and visible can really help with productivity.

P2 is the tool we use at Automattic (the company behind WordPress.com), and today we’d love to share some ways you can do the same.
What sets…
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Built-in Duotone Image Filter, Editor Navigation via Persistent List View, and Other Block Editor Improvements

by @Sheefa_ahmed
June 18, 2021

The next batch of exciting updates to the block editor is live on WordPress.com. Powerful duotone image editing, a persistent list view to edit your page or post, and an update for picking table colors are all ready for you to build and improve the look of your site. Let’s …
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Let’s Celebrate Pride by Supporting Nonprofits

by @Sheefa_ahmed
June 15, 2021

It’s Pride month; perhaps you’ve noticed from the rainbows all over everything?

A most unusual Pride month it is, too — the familiar sights of parades were missing last year, and those happening this year are somewhat cautious by comparison to years past. The representation and visibility that Pride was …
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Day One, the Journaling App, Joins Automattic

by @Sheefa_ahmed
June 14, 2021

We’re excited to welcome Day One to the Automattic team. Day One is a private journaling app that makes writing for yourself a simple pleasure. A beautifully designed user experience has earned the app prestigious awards including App Store Editor’s Choice, App of the Year, and the Apple Design Award, …
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WordPress.com is the fastest WordPress host in Review Signal’s 2021 test

by @Sheefa_ahmed
June 8, 2021

For the past eight years, Review Signal has published its WordPress Hosting Performance Benchmarks, and 2021’s results are in.

We’re happy to report that not only did WordPress.com earn Top Tier status once again, but we were proven to be the fastest WordPress host in any pricing tier.

WordPress.com … …
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The Best of Both Worlds: WordPress.com Managed Hosting

by @Sheefa_ahmed
May 24, 2021

How you can get the total freedom to create without the hassles that come with managing your own website.

The open source WordPress project has given the world a powerful publishing platform that now powers 41% of the web. While this is the most widely adopted CMS on the internet…
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Introducing a new design for the WordPress apps

by @Sheefa_ahmed
April 19, 2021

The WordPress mobile apps are the best way to manage your site from anywhere. If you’re already using the app, you might have noticed a new visual design that’s been rolling out. That rollout is complete in WordPress 17.1, which is available today for both Android and iOS. If you’re …
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What’s New in the Block Editor: New Page Layout Picker, Better Block Transformation Options, and More

by @Sheefa_ahmed
April 15, 2021

Here’s a peek at the latest changes in the block editor — subtle-yet-practical enhancements that help you create beautiful posts and pages more efficiently:
New page layout picker experience. Convert text and images into Columns block. Improved spacing options for social links and buttons. Streamlined behavior of the writing prompt.…
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Introducing Milestone Notifications

by @Sheefa_ahmed
April 14, 2021

Your website is a product of your hard work and passion. Therefore, when your site hits a milestone — it shouldn’t go unrecognized. To make it easier for you to keep track of your site’s achievements, we’ll be rolling out a new celebratory notification that will alert you when your …
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Publish and Update WordPress Posts Directly From Ulysses

by @Sheefa_ahmed
March 24, 2021

If you use Ulysses for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, you already know that this Apple Design Award-winning writing app offers a focused, pleasant writing experience. You might also know that Ulysses publishes to WordPress with just a few clicks or taps. If so, you’ll be happy to hear that the …
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What’s New in the Block Editor: Edit Your Images, Drag and Drop Blocks and Patterns, and More

by @Sheefa_ahmed
March 15, 2021

From time-saving features to enhancements in your favorite blocks, these block editor improvements will help you build posts and pages on your site, no matter what you publish:
Crop and rotate your images with built-in editing tools Drag and drop blocks and patterns for more control Display a list of…
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Introducing WordPress Stories: A New Way to Engage Your Audience

by @Sheefa_ahmed
March 8, 2021

Since the early days of Snapchat, which made the format so popular, Stories have become a powerful way to engage audiences on social media. Today, over 500 million Instagram accounts use Stories every day. Now, you can publish Stories on your website — a place where you truly own …
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Syndicated Blog Posts by @Sheefa_ahmed

Help us define the next stage of Professional Email

Full Site Editing on WordPress.com

Bloganuary: A Resounding Success!

WordPress.com Has a New Home on YouTube

Buy Paid Plugins Directly on WordPress.com

Get Started with new webinars

New Year, New Success with Bloganuary

How to Watch State of the Word 2021

Shining a Spotlight on Podcasts

New: Free Blogging Course

Behind the Scenes: The Tech Stack of the WordPress.com Growth Summit

A Successful Blogger on Making the Switch

Expanded Button Formatting, New Spacing Controls, and Drag-and-Drop for List View Now in Block Editor

The Second Annual Official WordPress.com Growth Summit Is Coming, and You Won’t Want to Miss It

WordPress.com Managed Hosting Webinar with Rudy Faile, Automattic Systems

Popular Podcast App Pocket Casts Joins Automattic

6 Ways WordPress.com Courses Help You Grow

Build a Blogging Habit with Reminders in Your WordPress App

P2 Puts Easy, Flexible Project Tracking Tools In Your Hands

Built-in Duotone Image Filter, Editor Navigation via Persistent List View, and Other Block Editor Improvements

Let’s Celebrate Pride by Supporting Nonprofits

Day One, the Journaling App, Joins Automattic

WordPress.com is the fastest WordPress host in Review Signal’s 2021 test

The Best of Both Worlds: WordPress.com Managed Hosting

Introducing a new design for the WordPress apps

What’s New in the Block Editor: New Page Layout Picker, Better Block Transformation Options, and More

Introducing Milestone Notifications

Publish and Update WordPress Posts Directly From Ulysses

What’s New in the Block Editor: Edit Your Images, Drag and Drop Blocks and Patterns, and More

Introducing WordPress Stories: A New Way to Engage Your Audience

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