From across Automattic.
Updates from all of Automattic’s business units.
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Content Marketing KPIs That Matter: What to Track and How to Report It
You track dozens of content metrics. But when your CMO asks "is our content working?", can you answer in one sentence?
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Reblogs in a chain now get their own notes
changes:tumblr:The reblog chain is one of the things that makes Tumblr unlike anywhere else. All the notes on reblogs are attributed to the original post, no matter which branch people actually liked or reblogged. We want to keep encouraging conversations, and give contributors the recognition they deserve. Soon, you’ll be able to like, reblog, or reply…
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It’s very clear that you all have strong feelings about Tumblr and about this change. We hear you….
tumblr:Reblogs in a chain now get their own notesThe reblog chain is one of the things that makes Tumblr unlike anywhere else. All the notes on reblogs are attributed to the original post, no matter which branch people actually liked or reblogged. We want to keep encouraging conversations, and give contributors the recognition they deserve. Soon,…
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How to Generate a WordPress Theme with Telex
A step-by-step guide to building a WordPress theme with Telex using natural language prompts.
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Reblogs in a chain now get their own notes
tumblr:The reblog chain is one of the things that makes Tumblr unlike anywhere else. All the notes on reblogs are attributed to the original post, no matter which branch people actually liked or reblogged. We want to keep encouraging conversations, and give contributors the recognition they deserve. Soon, you’ll be able to like, reblog, or reply…
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Risk & Compliance for AI-Generated Content: Governing AI Safely at Enterprise Scale
An executive with Amercianeagle.com reveals the biggest questions and concerns businesses are asking, and how to address them.
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WooCommerce 10.6.1: Dot Release
WooCommerce 10.6.1 addresses issues including attribute validation in the Add to Cart block, payment gateway ordering in settings, and shipping address field display. The post WooCommerce 10.6.1: Dot Release appeared first on The WooCommerce Developer Blog.
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How to Build a Real Estate Site on WordPress
The journey to buying a home is a long one with many of the initial steps taking place online. Many buyers begin by visiting websites to view properties and connect with local real estate agents. […] The post How to Build a Real Estate Site on WordPress appeared first on Pressable.
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Your App, Your Text Size
Pocket Casts now respects your preferred text size on iOS. The latest update to Pocket Casts for iOS adds full support for Dynamic Type, Apple’s system-wide text size setting. So whether you prefer larger text for easier reading or smaller text to see more at a glance, Pocket Casts will follow your lead! What’s Dynamic…
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WordPress 7.0 Beta 5
WordPress 7.0 Beta 5 is ready for download and testing! This version of the WordPress software is still under development. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, it’s recommended to test Beta 5 on a test server and site.WordPress 7.0 Beta 5 can be tested…
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A Practical Guide to Enterprise Multisite Architecture for Large-Scale Website Networks
Explore limitations, tradeoffs, and when it’s the right architecture.
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8 Best WordPress Image Optimization Plugins (Tested & Ranked 2026)
Cut image file sizes, speed up your site, & improve LCP. Compare the best options: Pros, cons, & pricing. Tested for compression quality & performance.
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Best in WordPress Design: Monemvasia Winery by K2 Design
K2’s website for Monemvasia Winery is a deliberate break from convention, vibrant, contemporary, and unmistakably modern, built entirely on WordPress using WooCommerce. In this edition of Best in WordPress Design, the Athens-based studio shares the creative vision and technical thinking behind a digital experience that challenges everything a winery website is expected to be.
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Nicky Woolf
Nicky is an award-winning journalist and editor who has built his career at the intersection of politics, technology, and digital subculture. He has hosted several critically acclaimed podcasts exploring the darker corners of the internet, including Finding Q, The Sound and Fur & Loathing. He currently co-hosts BBC’s new daily tech podcast, The Interface. As someone…
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Your referrals now look as good as your agency
We've been listening. Two of the most requested referral improvements are now live in Automattic for Agencies. Add your agency logo to referral emails, preview exactly what your client will see before you send, and share a referral link that takes clients straight to checkout without needing to log in first.
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WordPress Studio: New Debugging Tools for Local Development
Tracking down bugs in WordPress development often feels like looking for a needle in a haystack. Especially when you’re relying on var_dump() calls and manually scanning error logs. WordPress Studio has two new debugging capabilities that make this process faster and more intuitive: Xdebug support and debug log access. Step-through debugging with Xdebug Xdebug is…
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WordPress 6.9.4 Release
WordPress 6.9.4 is now available WordPress 6.9.2 and WordPress 6.9.3 were released yesterday, addressing 10 security issues and a bug that affected template file loading on a limited number of sites. The WordPress Security Team has discovered that not all of the security fixes were fully applied, therefore 6.9.4 has been released containing the necessary…
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Your Browser Becomes Your WordPress
For nearly two decades, WordPress has been known for a simple, powerful idea: that anyone should be able to get online and start creating with minimal friction. The famous five-minute install captured that spirit for an earlier era of the web. Today, we’re introducing my.WordPress.net, a new take on that idea designed for a new…
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“One For My Baby”
For one Automattician, paid parental leave turned out to be “the best benefit I got in my life.”
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WordPress 6.9.3 and 7.0 beta 4
WordPress 6.9.2 was released earlier today and addressed 10 security issues. A few users have subsequently reported an issue where the front end of their site was appearing blank after updating to 6.9.2. The issue has been narrowed down to some themes using an unusual approach to loading template files via “stringable objects” instead of…
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WooCommerce 10.6: Enhanced blocks and a faster dashboard
WooCommerce 10.6, released on March 10, 2026, introduces enhanced product collections, streamlined cart and checkout design, and improvements aimed at boosting performance and user experience. The post WooCommerce 10.6: Enhanced blocks and a faster dashboard appeared first on The WooCommerce Developer Blog.
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Step 8: Getting Found Online
The blog teaches readers how to enhance their online visibility, emphasizing that publishing alone does not ensure discoverability. It highlights the importance of a structured visibility system comprising four layers: owned foundation, organic discovery, distribution, and acceleration. The focus should shift from mere traffic to designing a sustainable visibility engine for growth.
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Gatsby vs. Next.js: Headless WordPress Showdown
Compare Next.js vs Gatsby for headless WordPress. Learn how each framework integrates, their rendering options, and which fits your site's needs best. The post Gatsby vs. Next.js: Headless WordPress Showdown appeared first on Pressable.
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Join us for our “Building Ecommerce Community” Live Event
Join us online for a panel discussion with community leaders on how to build meaningful connections, get more from events, and find your people in ecommerce. The post Join us for our “Building Ecommerce Community” Live Event appeared first on The WooCommerce Developer Blog.
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Monikka Spruyt Left Corporate to Help People Reconnect With Themselves. Her New Website Scales That Mission.
Discover how Monikka Spruyt used the WordPress.com Website Design Service to build a new site for her business.
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AI Auditability and Explainability: How Enterprise Teams Can Trust AI Decisions
Before you use AI in your content strategy, make sure you understand what goes into its outputs and why.
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WordPress 6.9.2 Release
WordPress 6.9.2 is now available This is a security release that features several fixes. Because this is a security release, it is recommended that you update your sites immediately. You can download WordPress 6.9.2 from WordPress.org, or visit your WordPress Dashboard, click “Updates”, and then click “Update Now”. If you have sites that support automatic…
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What’s new for developers? (March 2026)
WordPress 7.0 RC1 is just around the corner. Catch up on the first wave of Dev Notes, Real-time collaboration, new WP-CLI block and ability commands, and all the latest Gutenberg updates developers need before the release.
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The 6 Best WordPress SMTP Plugins (Top Picks for 2026)
Improve email deliverability: The 6 beset WordPress SMTP plugins for 2026. Compare features, pros, and cons. Plus, get essential setup guidance.
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How to Automate White-Label WordPress Hosting with WHMCS
If you run an agency, you’ve likely considered offering hosting as a core service. It’s the ultimate recurring revenue stream, in theory. In practice, most agencies build a “patchwork” stack. They manually spin up sites, […] The post How to Automate White-Label WordPress Hosting with WHMCS appeared first on Pressable.
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From Concept to Production: 10 Tips for Building Custom WordPress Blocks with Telex AI
Telex AI turns a prompt into a working WordPress block—no dev environment, no scaffolding, no boilerplate. After using it to solve real client problems on Automattic's Special Projects team, we've distilled what works into 10 practical tips for building better blocks, iterating faster, and knowing when to ship or hand off to a developer.
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Website Accessibility Governance for Large Organizations
How policies, ownership, and operational scale impact the success of your accessibility program.
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(Almost) No Downtime MariaDB Upgrades
From time to time, our systems engineers write up a case study detailing a notable moment on the infrastructure front lines. The latest comes from Andrija Vucinic, an Automattician on our Systems Operations team, who is upgrading our fleet of database servers to MariaDB 11.8.
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Jetpack Social Just Got a Major Upgrade: Customize, Preview, and Share with Confidence
Jetpack Social has been revamped in version 15.6 to enhance WordPress social media sharing. Users can now customize posts for each platform, enjoy a streamlined sharing panel, utilize AI for image generation, and preview posts accurately. Enhanced sharing history tracking and final confirmation before publishing increase efficiency and reliability.
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What Accessibility Audits Actually Look Like
From compliance checklists to operational reality.
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From Silos to Synthesis: Delivering Content Through Omnichannel Digital Experiences
Connecting with customers requires being in many places at once, but a DXP isn’t necessarily the answer. Introducing the CMS-centric composable tech stack.
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Is WordPress Secure? (And How to Prevent Security Issues)
Find out how secure WordPress is, where real risks come from, and what steps you can take to reduce your chances of being hacked.
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WordPress 7.0 Beta 3
WordPress 7.0 Beta 3 is available for download and testing! This beta version of the WordPress software is still under development. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, you should evaluate Beta 3 on a test server and site.WordPress 7.0 Beta 3 can be tested…
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How to Install WordPress on XAMPP + a Better Alternative
Learn how to install WordPress on XAMPP step by step, plus compare it to a modern alternative built specifically for WordPress developers.
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Mangesh Hattikudur
Mangesh’s life has been spent making things with friends—from a 3rd grade newspaper about neighborhood dogs (shockingly unpopular), to Mental Floss (more popular), to leading podcast dev at iHeart. Now he makes science shows with pals at Kaleidoscope. I love making recommendations. I love hand-picking something to match people’s taste. And, if I’m being honest,…
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Omnichannel Content Management: Strategy, Architecture and Implementation Guide
Your customers don't think in channels. They move fluidly between your website, app, email, and social platforms expecting the experience to feel continuous, not fragmented.
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How agencies use Automattic for Agencies to scale delivery and protect margins
Growth doesn’t create problems on its own. Complexity does. As agencies take on more clients and sites, systems have to evolve just as quickly. Here’s how agencies use Automattic for Agencies to manage that complexity.
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What is Automattic for Agencies?
Automattic for Agencies is the WordPress partner program backed by Automattic. It’s built to support agency growth, reduce delivery risk, and strengthen long-term client relationships.
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What is Automattic? Why it Matters to Your Agency in 2026.
If you run a WordPress agency, you’re likely already building with Automattic products. From WooCommerce to WordPress.com, Automattic helps power the tools agencies rely on every day. Here’s why that matters.
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Jäger Stockill Is One of Canada's Top Young Racers. His Dad Built the Website to Show the World.
Find out how Jäger Stockill's motorcycle racing website was built with the help of the WordPress.com team.
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Telex experiments
“Describe your idea. Telex will build a WordPress block for you.” — That’s the promise featured on the Telex website. Created by Automattic, this experimental tool has been generating buzz across the WordPress community as a powerful new companion for developers.
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How to Install WordPress on a Subdomain: a Step-by-Step Guide
Complete setup guide: How to create one in your host, point DNS, secure your site, and configure key settings. Plus, how subdomains impact your SEO.
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WooCommerce 10.5.3: Dot release
WooCommerce 10.5.3 includes an important security patch for the Store API. The post WooCommerce 10.5.3: Dot release appeared first on The WooCommerce Developer Blog.
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Store API Vulnerability Patched in WooCommerce 5.4+ – What You Need To Know
A critical phishing vulnerability has been patched in WooCommerce versions 5.4 to 10.5.2. We recommend updating to the latest version of WooCommerce. The post Store API Vulnerability Patched in WooCommerce 5.4+ – What You Need To Know appeared first on The WooCommerce Developer Blog.
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We Threw an Agency Event in Utah. Here’s What Actually Got Said About AI.
We packed a room in Utah with agency owners to talk about AI. The conversation turned into something bigger – a case for why trust and community are replacing speed as the real growth engine for agencies in 2026.
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Step 7D: First-Time Monetisation-Focused Blogger
The content focuses on optimizing blogs for monetization by enhancing user experience (UX). It emphasizes clear value propositions, guiding homepages, easy-to-find offers, and maintaining a distinction between content and conversions. Trust-building and natural calls-to-action are crucial, with a reminder that monetization is an evolving journey requiring consistent effort.
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How Automattic for Agencies helped Black Nova go from self-managed to scalable
When the infrastructure behind 700+ client sites outgrew the expertise available to maintain it, Black Nova founder Danielle Holmes had to make a call. Partnering with Automattic for Agencies changed more than her hosting stack.
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