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5 Hidden Features of WordPress.com
Whether you’re a blogger, a developer, or fall somewhere between, you’re likely to discover something new and useful in this video.
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New Gravatar Profile Features: Make It Yours
Gravatar Profiles, the original link in bio, now offers customization options, including rearranging and hiding links, more color choices, and the ability to edit the profile URL. These updates provide you with more control and ways to express your digital identity.
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How to Create a Backup of Your WordPress Site Using cPanel
Is this the best backup method? WordPress cPanel backups explained — step-by-step guide to save your site. Bonus: The most reliable backup tools
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How to work effectively with the useSelect hook
This article is about the useSelect React hook from the @wordpress/data library. It offers several tips and tricks on how to use it in the most efficient way possible, and answers many subtle questions about how it really works.
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Hot Off the Press: New WordPress.com Themes for March 2024
Five of our favorite new themes.
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How to use WordPress React components for plugin pages
Learn how to create a settings page with multiple controls using WordPress React components for a plugin that displays an announcement bar on the front end.
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15 WordPress Pro Developers You Should Follow in 2024
The WordPress community can sometimes seem like a vast ocean of people, information, and resources. Here are 15 folks to follow to stay on top of everything you need to know.
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How to Back Up and Restore a WordPress Site to a New Server
Can you take a WordPress backup and restore to a new server? Absolutely. See the 6 steps you need to make it happen. Top tool to simplify the process.
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Exploring the Block Hooks API in WordPress 6.5
The Block Hooks API is an extensibility mechanism that allows you to dynamically insert blocks into block themes. Learn how to use the API in your own projects in this comprehensive overview.
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Pattern design best practices for designers
Well-crafted patterns are the backbone of a great user experience on any website. Check out the best practices that our Automattic Design team uses to make beautiful WordPress patterns.
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.blog Featured Site: sunshinedays.blog
Sunshinedays.blog is a space where faith, positivity, and creativity come together. By sharing her journey, experiences, and creative passions, blogger Elaine aims to inspire and uplift her readers. Her readers can find spiritual encouragement, parenting insights, and a dose of creativity.
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Website Security: How to Secure & Protect Your Site From Hackers
Is your site a target? What do you need to protect it? How do you respond to a breach? Learn the essential steps of strong website security.
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WordPress Block Themes Explained in 250 Seconds
WordPress block themes eliminate the need for code-based tailoring.
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Drop Shadow updates in WordPress 6.5
WordPress 6.5 brings drop shadow options to the end user. This post summarizes how to use the controls for various blocks, and how to remove core presets.
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How to pack one bag for a meetup
A few tips for packing for travel as if it were a design problem.
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What is a Man-in-the-Middle Attack (MitM)? Definition and Prevention
Are they a serious threat to WordPress sites? Does your host protect you? Who’s this man in the middle anyways? Proven tools to protect your site.
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Pattern design tips and tricks for developers
What makes a well designed pattern? And what ensures that a pattern integrates flawlessly into any WordPress site? A designer shares some of the lessons they've learned while building themes and websites.
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"Do the Woo" Finds Its Home at WordPress.com
Bob Dunn loved designing, but didn’t fancy himself a coder. Now he's got a podcast network.
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“Do the Woo" Finds Its Home at WordPress.com
BobWP needed a better website solution for his burgeoning podcast empire. WordPress.com answered the call.
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A Blogger's Guide to Effective Research
Good research can help you create content that resonates with and informs your audience. In this guide, we look at the art of research and offer tools, techniques, and sources. From efficient research methods to source-checking and using data, master these skills and captivate your audience.
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Just Launched: GitHub Deployments
Simplify your development workflow on WordPress.com with GitHub Deployments.
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Re-Creating The New York Times' Website in Under 30 Minutes Using WordPress.com
Using WordPress blocks and the Site Editor to quickly build a lookalike of one of the most famous sites on the web.
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How to register block variations with PHP
A step-by-step walkthrough of how to register block variations using PHP in WordPress 6.5.
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New Beeper Android app – Open beta test!
It’s the day all you Beeper Android fans have all been waiting for…our new app is ready for you to try out! Our team has been working hard on this stunner of an app. Forget everything you thought you knew about Beeper on Android. This app is a complete rewrite, built from scratch to be…
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Brute Force vs Dictionary Attacks: How Do They Differ?
Are they the same? Which is worse? Learn the key differences in brute force vs Dictionary attacks. How to prevent your site from being hacked.
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Systems Report: Diagnosing a Linux Performance Regression
From time to time, our systems engineers write up a case study detailing a notable moment on the infrastructure front lines. This month’s comes from Ale Crismani and Joshua Coughlan, systems wranglers who work on WordPress VIP. At Automattic, we use Kubernetes to orchestrate the infrastructure running WordPress VIP applications. We have firewall rules that ensure…
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Jetpack in Taipei: WordCamp Asia 2024 Recap
Jetpack joined WordCamp Asia 2024 in Taipei as Jade Mountain Sponsors. They highlighted Jetpack’s evolution, site management, AI Assistant for content creation, and unique swag. The event included an afterparty at MAJI Square, celebrating the vibrant WordPress community. Jetpack left inspired and committed to enhancing its services for users.
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WordCamp Asia 2024: The WordPress Community Comes Together in Taipei
Taking a look at WordPress.com’s presence at WordCamp Asia 2024 in Taipei, Taiwan.
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The 16 Most Common Web Application Vulnerabilities Explained
Did you know about all of these web application vulnerabilities? See how to defend against most threats in just 5 steps. Top tools for experts.
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Introducing "Build and Beyond": A New Video Series From WordPress.com and Jamie Marsland
A new video series is coming your way. We guarantee you'll learn something new in each one.
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What Is a WordPress Malware Scanner? Is It Worth It?
Is a WordPress malware scanner still necessary to protect your site? Is it worth the cost? 5 factors to consider when choosing a security solution.
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What’s new for developers? (March 2024)
The latest installment of a monthly roundup that showcases features that are specific to theme and plugin developers with a special focus on the WordPress 6.5 development cycle.
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On-Demand Backups at Your Fingertips
Check out what’s new in Jetpack VaultPress Backup: on-demand backups! Secure your WordPress site at the moment you need it most with just a click. Learn how this latest feature offers you increased control and peace of mind.
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WP Cloud Is Powering the Future of WordPress
WP Cloud offers secure, reliable, and scalable infrastructure exclusively designed for WordPress websites.
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The Future of WordPress Hosting is Here
Today we’re proud to announce Bluehost Cloud, a new hosting service for agencies powered by a partnership between Bluehost and WP Cloud, a WordPress cloud platform from Automattic.
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Introducing Block Bindings, part 2: Working with custom binding sources
The second tutorial in a two-part series that introduces the Block Bindings API in WordPress 6.5. Part 2 focuses on registering and using custom binding sources.
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Case Study: Jelly Pixel Studio’s Journey With WordPress.com
Jelly Pixel Studio relies on the stability, speed, and security of WordPress.com’s managed hosting in order to run their web development agency.
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11 Best WordPress Firewall Plugins To Safeguard Your Site
WordPress firewall plugins are one of the best lines of defense for your website. They’re capable of blocking many attacks by preventing malicious traffic from reaching your website. The question you should be asking is not whether it’s worthwhile to use a firewall plugin, but which one you should pick. There are dozens of firewall…
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Jetpack 13.2: Secure Sign On Improvements, New Blocks, and More
Jetpack 13.2 is here and has improved secure sign on when it comes to adding new team members and new blocks ranging from Top Posts and Pages to Blog Stats
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Welcome to a More Powerful WP-Admin Experience
The wp-admin experience you know and love comes to WordPress.com.
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