From across Automattic.
Updates from all of Automattic’s business units.
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How to Duplicate a Page in WordPress (3 Easy Methods)
Three easy ways to duplicate a page in WordPress — using plugins, manual methods, or custom code — and streamline your website workflow.
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Managed WordPress Hosting: Is It Worth It? Here’s How to Decide
Wondering if managed WordPress hosting is worth it? Here's how to decide—and why it could save you time, traffic, and trouble.
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What is Managed WordPress Hosting? Key Benefits Explained
Discover what managed WordPress hosting is, who it’s for, and why it’s a smart choice for speed, security, and stress-free site management.
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What is Web Hosting? How a Website Gets Online
Learn how hosting works, why it's essential for every website, and what to look for when choosing a hosting provider.
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How Can You Manage Multiple WordPress Sites?
Discover ways to manage multiple WordPress sites from one place. Explore tools, dashboards, and tips to streamline updates, backups, and more.
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How to Design a Blog Like a Pro (Even If You’re Just Getting Started)
Learn how to design a blog that’s visually striking, easy to navigate, and built for growth—complete with tips, best practices, and real-world examples.
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WordPress A/B Testing: How to Run High-Integrity Split Tests (Guide & Plugins)
Boost conversions and user engagement with A/B testing in WordPress. Explore best practices and top plugins to optimize your site in 2025.
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Optimizing WordPress Performance: How to Analyze and Improve Your Website Speed
Improve WordPress performance with practical tips to test your site speed, optimize loading times, and deliver a faster experience for your visitors.
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WordPress and Google Analytics: From Setup to Insights
Your website can’t grow without data. Learn how to connect WordPress and Google Analytics to improve your website performance.
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Cheap Hosting for WordPress: 7 Affordable Hosts Compared
Need fast, secure WordPress hosting on a budget? Check out 7 cheap WordPress hosting options that balance price, features, security, and support.
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WordPress vs. Webflow: Which is the Best Website Builder?
Which tool is better for site building? Let's find out.
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Domain vs. Hosting: A Jargon-Free Beginner's Guide
Domain vs hosting: they’re not the same. Learn the key differences and set your website up for success from the start.
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How to Change Your WordPress Admin Username
How to change your WordPress admin username in just a few minutes. Easy and advanced methods. Step-by-step instructions & can’t-miss WordPress tools.
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WordPress Maintenance Plans: What Website Owners and Agencies Should Know
Explore the benefits of WordPress maintenance plans—and how WordPress.com includes those features for agencies and site owners alike.
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How to Prevent Spam Form Submissions: 6 Methods That Work
Spam protection doesn’t have to hurt conversions. Compare 6 ways to stop spam form submissions in 2025 — CAPTCHA-free and user-friendly.
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Best Digital Business Cards for Lead Generation
Discover the top digital business cards that turn connections into leads. Compare features, analytics, and integrations to build a powerful networking system that works.
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WordPress Market Share, Statistics, and More
Think you haven’t used WordPress today? Think again. WordPress' market share shows it’s everywhere—and we’ve got the stats to back it up.
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The Developer’s Guide to WordPress 6.8
WordPress 6.8 introduces powerful updates for plugin and theme developers—dive into the latest APIs, design tools, and performance features.
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WordPress Translation Plugins Compared: WPML, Polylang, Weglot, TranslatePress & More
Need a translation plugin for WordPress? Compare the top 6 options with auto-translate, manual control, SEO support, and pricing breakdowns.
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WordPress 6.8: Feature Highlights and Improvements
WordPress 6.8 enhances site design tools, improves content creation, and streamlines workflows.
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Transparency Report Update: July–December 2024
Automattic’s 23rd biannual transparency report is now available, covering the period from July through December 2024. This report dives into the intersection of tech and intellectual property, user privacy, government takedowns, content moderation, and much more. The Challenge of Mass Takedown Spam: Balancing Protection & Open Platforms At Automattic, we believe that the internet thrives…
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New with Newsletter: Categories and Subscriber Management
We’ve been busy developing new features that make creating, managing, and growing your newsletter with Jetpack easier. These features give you more control and better insights into your audience. As a reminder, every Jetpack site includes Newsletter, granting you the ability to send new posts via email to subscribers. Simply add a Subscribe block to a page or…
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Types of Web Hosting (And How to Choose the Best One for You)
Confused about the types of web hosting? This guide breaks down your options and helps you find the right setup for your site’s needs.
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What’s new for developers? (April 2025)
With just a few days away from 6.8 release, it’s good to pause with current projects and make sure you catch up on What's new for developers, April edition.
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The Importance of Trust: Automattic at the Trust & Safety UK Summit, 2025
Recently we took part in the second Trust & Safety Summit UK, held just outside of London. The two-day event brought together industry professionals and regulators to discuss and explore some of the key challenges—and opportunities—that are emerging for platforms as regulation increases. We presented on the importance of earning and maintaining user trust through…
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9 Inspiring Sign Up Pages for Better User Experience
Transform your sign-up forms from friction points to conversion magnets. Get inspired by 9 proven examples and learn the design secrets behind their success.
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Ready for a Newsletter That’s Yours? Switch from Substack to WordPress.com
Substack newsletter creators are migrating to WordPress.com for lower fees, greater customization, and complete content ownership and control.
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New 'Tools' For Your Digital Identity
Check out the new 'Tools' menu for email signatures, smart redirects, private messages, and more.
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The evolution of Woo: how the Woo design team reimagined a brand for 3 million merchants
The WooCommerce design team—now simply “Woo”—undertook a comprehensive visual identity overhaul, preserving the playful spirit that endeared them to millions of merchants worldwide and reflecting a more direct connection to e-commerce.
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Just Say the Word—Try Our New AI Website Builder for Free
From “I have an idea” to “It’s live" in minutes. Let AI build your WordPress site.
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What is a WordPress Sitemap and How Do You Add One to Your Site?
Learn what a WordPress sitemap is, why it matters for SEO, and how to create, view, and verify your sitemap.
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What is cPanel (& Why Doesn’t WordPress.com Use It)?
WordPress.com replaces cPanel with a streamlined control panel, offering essential developer tools without unnecessary clutter or complexity.
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What is Gravatar? Basics for WordPress and Beyond
Learn how Gravatar simplifies your online presence across WordPress and other platforms. Create a consistent, professional profile that follows you everywhere you comment or post.
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How to Create a WordPress Blog: Setup Guide & Essential Tools
Create your first WordPress blog: Step-by-step guide. How to choose a host, install top plugins, publish content, and start monetizing.
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Restructuring Announcement
Earlier today, CEO Matt Mullenweg shared with Automattic employees the following message.
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Jetpack Account Protection: Effortless Password Security
Jetpack introduces a free Account Protection simplifying the creation of strong passwords to prevent unauthorized access. This tool is essential for anyone seeking robust login security, particularly for sites with multiple users or sensitive information. Key features include password creation assistance and alerts for compromised passwords.
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Open Sourcing Knowledge in the Middle East—and Beyond
When Faisal Saeed Al Mutar founded the nonprofit organization Ideas Beyond Borders (IBB) in 2017, he wanted to uphold critical thinking, science, and civil rights in the greater Middle East. Even better, he wanted to do it with an open source approach.
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WordPress Taxonomy: Complete Guide to Categories, Tags & Custom Taxonomies
Organize your WordPress content like a pro. Find out how to group content, improve SEO, and build custom taxonomies with or without code.
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