How We Built It: my.blog
When Automattic launched the .blog domain extension back in 2016, our in-house team built a shiny new website to go with it. The vibe of my.blog very much matched the era, featuring a simple layout,…
6 Surprising Things You Can Do on WordPress.com Without a Plugin
“WordPress” and “plugins” are often thought to be synonymous. The two go together like peanut butter and jam, like summer and watermelon, like yin and yang . . . you get the idea. It often…
Hot Off the Press: New WordPress.com Themes for June 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 crafters, legal firms, and artists. All WordPress.com…
Five Takeaways from WordCamp Europe 2024 (From a First-Time WordCamp Attendee)
This year’s WordCamp Europe was held in Torino, Italy, the capital city of the Piedmont region in northern Italy. Torino is known for its rich automotive history, beautiful architecture, and, of course, incredible food. From…
Your Eagle-Eyed Host: Inside WordPress.com’s World-Class Security Features
It’s never been easier to create a website—especially with WordPress.com—but keeping that site secure can be challenging. When you host with WordPress.com, though, we do the heavy lifting for you and let you focus on…
Host Your WordPress Meetup Site for Free on WordPress.com
WordPress has always been built around its community, and local meetups are a huge part of it. To encourage even more in-person connection, we’re happy to let you know that you can now host your…
WordPress.com Partner Spotlight: Do the Woo 4.0
Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Bob Dunn, founder of Do the Woo, a podcast channel elevating voices of the WooCommerce and WordPress community. It was early 2023, and I’d been searching for the…