From across Automattic.
Updates from all of Automattic’s business units.
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All About AI – Live Webinar Recap
On June 27th, I ran a live webinar All About AI. This post shares the video and the supporting slides for people who couldn’t attend live or didn’t register in time.
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Social Media Marketing for Restaurants: Benefits, Strategies, and Best Practices
Become a social media sensation & attract more diners: Here’s how to be great at social media marketing in half the time! Proven, powerful tools!
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.Link Your Gravatar Profile With A Free Custom Domain
Every Gravatar account comes with a free customizable profile page — the original link-in-bio and your home on the web. A few months ago, we rolled out the ability to customize your profile URL. Based on the positive feedback and overwhelming interest, we decided to take it a step further by partnering with .link to…
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6 Surprising Things You Can Do on WordPress.com Without a Plugin
Newsletters? Spam protection? Image galleries? We have you covered, no plugin needed.
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Visiting Archivio Tipografico
Being a designer at Automattic requires traveling for WordCamps and work-related meetups several times a year. These journeys help us discover inspiration and nurture creativity by immersing us in new, diverse and vibrant graphic landscapes.
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Heat Up Your Brand’s Reach With Blaze Pro
For years, Tumblr has been a best-kept secret among enterprise-tier advertisers thanks to its passionately engaged, Gen Z-heavy user base. Publishers, streaming platforms, and fashion brands have all capitalized on the intense engagement their campaigns get on the platform. However, there was no easy way for mainstream advertisers to reach Tumblr’s audience. Until now. Meet…
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What is the Layered Security Model in Cybersecurity
A layered security model is quite simple, but it’s highly effective. What are the most important layers & where do you start? 4 core principles
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Hot Off the Press: New WordPress.com Themes for June 2024
Five of our favorite new themes.
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Object Injection vulnerability fixed in SEOPress 7.9
During a routine audit of various WordPress plugins, we identified a few issues in SEOPress (300k+ active installs). More specifically, we discovered an authentication bug which could allow attackers to access certain protected REST API routes without having any kind of account on the targeted site. Digging deeper into what an attacker could do with…
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Make WordPress Login Safer with Passkeys
Implement WordPress passkey security with ease! Compare top passkey plugins and see why experts recommend using an authentication service instead.
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Styling sections, nested elements, and more with Block Style Variations in WordPress 6.6
A walkthrough of how to use the new and updated improvements to the Block Style Variations system in WordPress 6.6, including section styles.
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3 Main Problems With GA4 and How to Avoid Them
There’s a lot to unpack with the shift from Universal Analytics (UA) to Google Analytics 4 (GA4). While GA4 boasts … The post 3 Main Problems With GA4 and How to Avoid Them appeared first on Parse.ly.
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Jetpack in Turin: WCEU 2024 Highlights
Jetpack engaged with the WordPress community at WordCamp Europe 2024. The event featured Contributor Day and showcased Jetpack’s individual plugins, agency program benefits, and exclusive swag. Attendees enjoyed locally roasted coffee and left inspired by the WordPress community, with Jetpack committed to further enhancing its offerings for users.
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What is SQL Injection in Cybersecurity? How to Prevent SQLi Attacks
What kinds of sites are susceptible to an SQL injection attack? What are the consequences? What you need to know + how to protect your site.
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Meet Jonathan Lee
We recently welcomed Jonathan to our Automattic Design team. Enjoy this short interview with him.
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Five Takeaways from WordCamp Europe 2024 (From a First-Time WordCamp Attendee)
WordCamp Europe 2024 took place in Torino, Italy and featured plenty of in-person connection, contribution opportunities, city exploration, and, of course, pizza.
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Your Eagle-Eyed Host: Inside WordPress.com’s World-Class Security Features
You can rest easy knowing that you have the web’s best security guards working on your behalf.
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A Blogger's Guide to Winning Social Media Strategies
Innovative social media strategies are key for bloggers looking to stand out. Their success lies in staying ahead of the curve, understanding the latest algorithm changes, and embracing new content formats. So, let’s explore some exciting ideas to help captivate and grow your audience.
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An introduction to overrides in Synced Patterns
Synced Patterns will soon be upgraded in WordPress 6.6 with the introduction of pattern overrides. This enhancement enables curated editing experiences, improves workflows, enforces design consistency, and more.
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Credential Stuffing vs Password Spraying: How Do They Differ
Credential stuffing takes a single hacked account & turns it into a cascading nightmare. What’s worse: Password spraying or credential stuffing?
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How to Network at a Conference and Make Real Connections
Transform your conference networking with advanced tactics to create memorable introductions, engage on social media, and follow up effectively.
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Host Your WordPress Meetup Site for Free on WordPress.com
Connect with your local WordPress community for free with WordPress.com.
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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 perfect direction for Do the Woo, the podcast and site we first launched in 2016. I’d made some small steps,…
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How to create an animated timeline plugin
Learn to create an animating timeline effect by extending core blocks and adding in some custom CSS and JavaScript.
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Social Media Marketing for Dentists: Benefits, Strategy, and Best Practices
Do dentists need to hire an agency for social media? Why every dentist needs a social presence & how to maximize efficiency with a few tools.
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New Jetpack Features: AI Title Suggestions, Newsletter Creation, Affiliates Program, and More
Welcome to another What's New With Jetpack, covering what we've been up to in May. This month, we've added AI title suggestions, lazy loading image resizing, and much more. We're also running another live webinar at the end of the month All About AI.
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Google Analytics (GA4) Alternatives: Which Should I Choose?
How much do the best Google Analytics alternatives cost? Top features of the best tools — are they worth it? Pros, cons, pricing, and more!
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An introduction to the Transients API
Transients are a powerful tool for avoiding unnecessary database requests, speeding up complex markup generation, and mitigating slow third-party API requests.
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Say Hello to the Hosting Dashboard
One dashboard for managing all your sites and domains.
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What’s new for developers? (June 2024)
The latest monthly round up looks at the progress made towards WordPress 6.6 and more.
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Preventing WordPress Design Disasters
5 tips for preventing website breakage.
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Building a book review site with Block Bindings, part 2: Queries, patterns, and templates
Take your connected custom fields to the next level by integrating them into custom Query Loop variations, patterns, and templates.
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10 of the Best Website Security Tools to Stay Ahead of Hackers
Which website security tools are really necessary for your site? What to consider before investing in new software. 10 must-have tools you can’t skip.
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Maximize Your Agency's Potential by Partnering With Automattic and WordPress.com
WordPress.com + your agency = a match made for growth
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Maximize Your Agency's Potential with Jetpack in the Automattic for Agencies Program
At Jetpack, we are thrilled to announce that we are now part of the Automattic for Agencies program! This new initiative brings together the best of Automattic’s products, offering agencies unparalleled tools, support, earning opportunities, and special prices to thrive in the digital landscape.
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Live the Suite Life With Automattic For Agencies
Our new program gives agencies robust tools, dedicated support, and extensive resources so they can thrive like never before.
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Moving from Squarespace to WordPress, a successful design story
Follow along on one designer’s path to creating a more flexible and user-friendly portfolio site with WordPress.
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What Are Dictionary Attacks? Definition & How to Prevent Them
How does a dictionary attack work? Who’s at risk? If you run a site, you’ll need a few tools to keep your business & users safe. Here’s where to start.
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2024 Beeper Roadmap
We’re hard at work building the best chat app on earth for you. Earlier this year, we released our brand-new Android app, removed our waitlist and opened Beeper up to everyone! Since then, we’ve published a number of Android app features like archive (follow the fun in our Changelog). But we haven’t released many new…
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Become a Jetpack Affiliate and Earn Commission
Are you passionate about WordPress and eager to earn commission by promoting high-quality plugins? Look no further! The Jetpack Affiliate Program is here to offer you a fantastic opportunity to monetize your online presence.
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Become a WordPress.com Affiliate and Elevate Your Earnings
Sign up. Start earning. It's that easy.
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One Program, Countless Benefits: Introducing Automattic’s Affiliate Program
For the first time ever, you can now become an affiliate for Automattic’s suite of well-loved products and services all from a single platform. The new Automattic Affiliate Program makes it easy for creators, developers, agencies, and small businesses to start earning money online by promoting any or all of Automattic’s eligible recognizable open-source brands,…
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Introducing Profiles-as-a-Service and our new REST API
We're moving beyond the humble avatar and aiming to be the open platform of choice for publicly sharing all kinds of profile data — bios, interests, preferences, work history, social connections, and more.
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Selecting the Best eLearning Authoring Tools: A Detailed Guide
eLearning authoring tools empower content creators to design and publish digital learning materials for a wide range of use cases – from remote education to corporate training to compliance courses. But with so many authoring tools available, finding the best one for your specific needs can be a daunting challenge. You’re eager to start creating…
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