From across Automattic.
Updates from all of Automattic’s business units.
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Open Source, Trademarks, and WP Engine
For those just catching up: WP Engine needs a trademark license. Since being taken over by private equity firm Silver Lake in 2018, WP Engine has built a half-a-billion a year business by confusing consumers with their commercial use of the WordPress and WooCommerce trademarks. Automattic has tried for years to get WP Engine to obtain a commercial license…
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Streamlining Jetpack: Enhancements for a Faster WordPress Experience
Jetpack is undergoing significant performance optimizations to enhance its speed and efficiency. Key updates include improved block load performance, reduced option calls, and elimination of unnecessary requests. Several outdated features, overlapping with WordPress core capabilities, have been deprecated. Future updates will focus on further optimizations and refining offerings based on user feedback.
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The Future of the Social Web Is in Good Hands
The Social Web Foundation is aiming to grow the fediverse and make the social web a better place for everyone.
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Our Contributions Towards a Stronger Open Source Future
Whether you’re a developer at an agency or an aspiring creator, you can trust us to invest in the future of WordPress.
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Designing a faster local development experience for WordPress
Read about how our team designed a faster local development experience for WordPress, with our new local development app, Studio.
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How to Fix a Slow Admin Backend on WordPress
WordPress backend running super slow? 15 proven ways to speed up the WordPress admin! 12 reasons things slow down (and how to fix it fast).
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Jetpack in Portland: WordCamp US 2024 Highlights
The Jetpack team is fresh off an incredible visit to Portland, Oregon, for WordCamp US 2024. We are excited to share our experience seeing the latest advances in WordPress and spending time with the vibrant WordPress community.
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Hot Off the Press: New WordPress.com Themes for September 2024
Four of our favorite new themes.
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Actions from Data Views: Adding images to the Media Library
Explore Data Views actions and what you can do with them, such as interacting with WordPress through the REST API or displaying modal windows.
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Meet Filippo Di Trapani
We recently welcomed Filippo to our Automattic Design team. Enjoy this short interview with him.
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Democratizing Core Contributions: A Guide to WordPress.org Badges
In the WordPress community, badges aren’t just for scouts.
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Password Attacks: The 9 Most Common Types & How to Prevent Them
What are password attacks? Who’s most vulnerable? The best tips & tools to keep from becoming a victim. Why keylogger attacks are dangerous.
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Open Enrollment at WordPress.com: Free Websites for Students
A website can change the world. If you're a student, we'd like to help you get started with that.
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Better People Skills Through Science—and Sensei
Science of People doesn't just teach you how to be a people person—it showcases the teaching power of Sensei LMS.
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What is PHP Object Injection? An In-Depth Guide with Examples
This threat can have devastating consequences. How to stop PHP object injection from happening. Two examples & seven ways to stop the attack.
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How to build a multi-block plugin
Learn how to build a multi-block plugin by registering several static and dynamic blocks all in one plugin while optimizing its structure along the way.
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Connect With More Clients: Our Partner Directory Has Arrived
The partner directory connects your agency with new customers.
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How to Connect Your WordPress Site to the Fediverse
Make it easier for your audience to engage with you by connecting your site to the fediverse.
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WordPress Block Templates: How to Create, Customize, & Use Them
How do WordPress block templates work? What are synced patterns? Learn essentials & advanced techniques. Detailed instructions + helpful charts
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Top 5 Photography Blogs for Inspiring Visuals and Expert Tips
Photography blogs are an excellent platform for photographers to showcase their work, share tips, and connect with potential clients. Blogs provide an accessible way to explore the art of photography, offering everything from beautiful galleries to practical advice.
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Empowering creativity: Verònica Fuerte and the Women at Work Podcast
In this interview, Verònica discusses the process of moving the Women at Work site to WordPress, her collaboration with Automattic, and the values that guide Hey’s work.
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Meet the 'Gravatar Enhanced' Plugin for WordPress
Meet the all new and improved Gravatar Enhanced – a plugin that brings more Gravatar goodness to WordPress while keeping privacy at the forefront.
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What’s new for developers? (September 2024)
Keep updated with this list of development-related changes from the past month. Most of them are included in WordPress trunk, Gutenberg 19.0 or 19.1.
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WordPress.com and Developers: Roadmap Update
Where we've been and where we're going.
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UTM Parameters: What They Are and How to Use Them
Avoid these common mistakes with UTM parameters. How they work & how to add them to your links for deeper analytics data. Quick setup — 6 steps
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Unpatched Vulnerability in TI WooCommerce Wishlist Plugin
A Few weeks ago an Sql Injection was discovered in the TI WooCommerce Wishlist plugin. After checking closer we found another entry point, affecting over 100,000 active installs. Despite the severity of this issue, the vendor have not yet provided a patch, leading to public disclosure. The vulnerability can be exploited by unauthenticated users, allowing…
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Website security checks – WP-CLI for site owners and administrators
For website owners and administrators, ensuring site security is crucial, and WP-CLI offers a powerful solution. This command-line interface for WordPress, accessible even to beginners on many hosting platforms, might seem daunting at first. However, this article simplifies the essential WP-CLI commands for securing your site, such as updating WordPress, monitoring file changes, managing users, and creating backups. With this guide, you'll quickly learn how to use WP-CLI to effectively secure and maintain your WordPress website.
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Log in with Email and Advanced Shortcuts Now Available
Hello, Simplenoters! We’re thrilled to introduce some exciting new features now available in Simplenote. Let’s dive in. Log in with Email We’ve made logging in even easier and more secure. Now, you can sign in to Simplenote using a code sent directly to your email. Just enter your account email, and we’ll send you a…
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How to Design an Onboarding User Experience That Lasts
Boost user retention and drive product adoption with our step-by-step guide to designing effective, personalized onboarding experiences.
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Transparency Report Update: January–June 2024
We’re pleased to present Automattic’s 22nd biannual transparency report. In its (virtual) pages, you’ll find many categories you’ve seen in previous editions: government removal and information requests, intellectual property statistics, and privacy reports. However, as part of our compliance with the Digital Services Act, this report—which covers the period of January through June 2024—will also…
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Developer Q&A: John Kostak of Web Dev USA
"We can really be dangerous if we want, without being too afraid of it."
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5 Secure Video Hosting Platforms to Consider in 2026
Stop sending visitors to your competitors! Secure video hosting platforms that maximize control. Top choices: Pros, cons, features, and pricing.
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Blogger Journey: From Inspiration to Publication – Tools and Tips for Success
Repurposing blog content for social media can enhance reach and engagement. Identify high-performing blog posts, adapt them for different platforms, create multimedia content, and engage with your audience for optimal results.
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Automattic Welcomes Pedraum Pardehpoosh as VP of Product
Automattic is excited to welcome Pedraum Pardehpoosh as our new VP of Product.
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10 App Onboarding Best Practices for Higher Retention
Discover 10 proven strategies to boost user engagement with effective app onboarding. Unlock retention with interactive tutorials, personalization & more.
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The Secrets of One of the World’s Largest Ad-Free Blogs
Since moving PostSecret to WordPress.com in 2013, Frank Warren’s iconic platform has empowered millions to share their secrets in a safe place.
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Integrating Your Google Search Console With the Parse.ly Dashboard
Access Google Search Console within your Parse.ly Dashboard for better keyword and SEO insights right next to your content data. The post Integrating Your Google Search Console With the Parse.ly Dashboard appeared first on Parse.ly.
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The Secrets of One of the World's Largest Ad-Free Blogs
There are no secrets about how PostSecret handles millions of visitors.
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Blog Monetization: Sponsored Content, Affiliate Marketing, and Diversifying Income Streams
Your domain name is important because it forms the basis of your online presence. There are many choices out there, and understanding the options helps you carve out a unique space online. So, let’s dive into choosing a domain name.
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