From across Automattic.
Updates from all of Automattic’s business units.
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Returning to Core
After pausing our contributions to regroup, rethink, and plan strategically, we’re ready to press play again and return fully to the WordPress project. Expect to find our contributions across all of the greatest hits—WordPress Core, Gutenberg, Playground, Openverse, and WordPress.org. This return is a moment of excitement for us as it’s about continuing the mission…
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Honoring AAPI Creators on WordPress.com
Celebrate AAPI voices with this curated list of standout AAPI bloggers on WordPress.com—from food and books to pop culture and personal storytelling.
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Automattic Donates $30,000 to Launch the Open Horizons Scholarship
This program helps active contributors attend WordPress flagship events by removing financial barriers so they can connect, collaborate, and grow their impact within the community.
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New for Everyone: Create Unlimited Journals
We believe that everyone deserves the freedom to journal the way they want, whether that’s documenting everyday moments, organizing thoughts across different areas of life, or sharing meaningful entries with others. That’s why we’re excited to share a big change: all Day One users can now create unlimited journals, no Premium upgrade required. Whether you’re…
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Shine a Light on Change: Nominations are Open for the 2025 .ORG Impact Awards
Celebrate changemakers with the 2025 .ORG Impact Awards. Nominate a mission-driven .org—or get started with your own .org domain at WordPress.com.
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Proven Branding Methods for Professional Coaches
Stand out as a professional coach with proven branding methods. Learn practical steps to build an authentic presence that attracts ideal clients.
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What Makes a Digital Avatar Effective
Discover how digital avatars boost business efficiency and engagement. Learn effective strategies and tools for seamless professional avatar implementation.
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How to Add Schema Markup in WordPress (With & Without a Plugin)
No coding skills? No problem. This guide walks you through adding schema markup in WordPress using proven plugins. Boost your search visibility!
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Diagnosing and Fixing a Sudden Drop in Website Traffic: A Practical Guide
A sudden drop in website traffic can be scary. This guide walks you through how to diagnose and fix the most common reasons for it.
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The Power of Kindness—and the Power of Automattic
Every person has the capacity to be kind, and Jaclyn Lindsey's organization wants us all to know that.
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How to Defer Offscreen Images in WordPress
Want a faster WordPress site? Learn how deferring offscreen images improves load time, user experience, and search visibility. Top tools to try today.
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How to Start a Travel Blog: Your Destination for Blogging Success
Starting a travel blog allows you to share adventures, connect with travelers, and build a community through engaging content.
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How to Create a Paid Newsletter in WordPress (Substack and Gumroad Alternative)
Learn how to create a paid newsletter in WordPress for more control, lower fees, and flexible monetization — perfect Substack and Gumroad alternative.
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How to Change the Author of a Post in WordPress (5 Easy Ways)
Discover 5 ways to change the author of a WordPress post —individually, in bulk, or with a plugin— plus tips to update user profiles.
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Unlock Real-Time Insights with Parse.ly’s Headline Testing Tools
Transform your headlines with Parse.ly's Headline Testing feature. Join the open beta now! The post Unlock Real-Time Insights with Parse.ly’s Headline Testing Tools appeared first on Parse.ly.
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Behind the scenes: How we iterate on UI copy
A behind-the-scenes look at how Automattic designers treat UI copy as a core design element—from first drafts to faster iteration with internal tools like Wordmattic. Learn how writing early, often, and in context shapes clearer, more human interfaces.
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How to Add Right-to-Left (RTL) Support in WordPress
Add and test RTL support in WordPress to improve multilingual accessibility. Covers theme styling, plugins, testing, and AI-powered tools.
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What is WordPress VIP? Benefits, Pricing, and Value Explained
Explore WordPress VIP: Enterprise WordPress hosting with advanced security, AI content tools, and unmatched performance for high-traffic sites.
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Customize Your WordPress Development Workflow: New Preferences in Studio
Studio by WordPress.com 1.5.1 enhances local development with code editor and terminal preferences.
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AI-powered Typo Hunting: Trust Your Docs, Readers Will
Paulina explains how she proactively addresses the typos in Jetpack.com support pages. She developed an automated solution using the WordPress.com API and GPT-4o model.
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How to Design an Author Brand Readers Remember
Learn how to craft an authentic author brand that connects with readers and sets you apart. Practical steps to build a memorable presence that grows your audience.
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WordPress Security Monitoring: What to Track, Alerts to Set, and a 7-Step Setup
Lock down your site: 7-step WordPress security monitoring guide: From threat prevention to malware scanning and 24/7 backup recovery tools.
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Mastering Custom Block Styles in WordPress: 6 Methods for Theme and Plugin Developers
Learn how to create custom block styles in WordPress using theme.json, PHP, or JavaScript—perfect for theme and plugin developers targeting the block editor.
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How to Add an Author Bio to Your WordPress Posts
Boost trust, SEO, and personal branding by adding an author bio to your WordPress posts. Explore easy methods using themes, plugins, or code.
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Parked Domains Explained: How They Work and What They’re For
Not ready to launch your site? Learn what a parked domain is, why it matters, and how to manage one with WordPress.com.
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Build Your AI Identity with Gravatar's New Tool
The days of training each AI to understand you are over. With Gravatar's AI Profile Builder, you create your preferences once and bring them everywhere.
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How to Configure Gravatar Image Size Across Your Site
Learn how to customize Gravatar image sizes across your WordPress site. Step-by-step methods for both beginners and developers to achieve perfect avatar dimensions.
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5 Ways Top Consultants Build Their Personal Brands
Discover 5 expert strategies to elevate your consulting brand, attract top clients, and stand out authentically in a crowded market.
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What Meta Descriptions Do and How They Help Drive Traffic
More clicks. Better visibility. Stronger SEO.
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How to Add Custom Fonts to WordPress (Font Library, theme.json, Plugins & @font-face)
Add custom fonts to WordPress in minutes. Follow this guide to improve your site’s design, boost performance, and maintain accessibility standards.
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