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Updates from all of Automattic’s business units.
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How We Built a New Home for WordPress.com Developers Using the Twenty Twenty-Four Theme
The WordPress.com team recently rebuilt developer.wordpress.com using a modified version of the Twenty Twenty-Four default WordPress theme. Here's how they did it.
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An introduction to block-based mega menus
In this tutorial, we'll explore how to build a Mega Menu block that integrates with the Core Navigation block using new features coming in WordPress 6.5.
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How to Clean a Hacked WordPress Site & Fortify Its Security
Don't panic: Here's how to clean a hacked WordPress site (in 4 steps!) and prevent issues in the future. The 7 most common signs you've been hacked.
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More Control Over the Content You Share
There are currently very few options for individual users to control how their content is used for AI training, and we want to change that. That’s why we’re launching a new tool that lets you opt out of sharing content from your public blogs with third parties, including AI platforms that use such content for…
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Protecting User Choice
AI is rapidly transforming nearly every aspect of our world, including the way we create and consume content. At Automattic, we’ve always believed in a free and open web and individual choice. Like other tech companies, we’re closely following these advancements, including how to work with AI companies in a way that respects our users’…
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Gravatar Manifesto: One Profile, Everywhere
Experience the next generation of online identity with Gravatar. Privacy-first profiles, a revamped 'link-in-bio', and tools for killing off passwords. Join the revolution!
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AI Video Generators: 5 Picks for Text-to-Video, Avatars & Shorts
Can you really create high-quality video content for your site or social media with the help of AI? 4 tips to make the most of AI video generators.
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My Condolences, You’re Now Running a Billion-Dollar Business
A few things I've learned during my interim role of running WordPress.com
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.blog Featured Site: jeremycamino.blog
Journey with Jeremy, a passionate filmmaker from Singapore. He shares his trek along the historic El Camino de Santiago on jeremycamino.blog. This travel blog brings to life Jeremy’s winter adventures on the Camino Frances route. Dive into this unique documentary-style blog for an up-close look at a centuries-old pilgrimage.
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Hot Off the Press: New WordPress.com Themes for February 2024
Five of our favorite new themes.
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Digital Identity Verification Technology Guide
We all have an online identity in all kinds of scenarios, from joining a social media platform, opening a bank account, applying for a loan, and buying services, just to name a few. For each of these to be possible, the person or organization on the other side must be sure that this identity is…
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20 Website Security Services and How to Choose the Right One
Which website security services do you really need? The most cost-effective solutions and the go-to tool enterprise experts use for threat analysis.
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Introducing Block Bindings, part 1: connecting custom fields
The first tutorial in a two-part series that introduces the Block Bindings API in WordPress 6.5. Part 1 focuses on custom fields.
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Small Changes, Big Impact: A Look at What’s New In the WordPress Editor
A handful of small but potent changes to the Site Editor have improved the WordPress.com experience for both you and your visitors.
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Year One at Automattic
I distinctly remember when I first talked with @pablohoneyhoney and @kellychoffman. Their passion for the craft and Automattic made me quickly realize that I wanted to work here.
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Rainbow Table Attack: Guide to One of Hacking’s Oldest Tricks
Are rainbow tables still relevant or part of history? How do they work? Are WordPress sites safe? Rainbow tables explained + how to guard against them.
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.blog Featured Site: houseparty.blog
Are you ready for the Paris 2024 Olympics? Houseparty.blog certainly is! Discover a blog created by fans of Olympic Hospitality Houses who had struggled to find information on the different houses. So they came up with an idea for a blog that puts it all in one place.
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Your How-To Guide to Collaborative Blogging
Collaborative blogging – or teaming up with other writers to create content, is an approach to digital storytelling that combines diverse insights, expertise, and audiences. The result can be content that is richer, more engaging, and appealing to wider readerships.
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DIY Block Theme
Learn to use the Create Block Theme plugin, like our designers do, to build your own block theme.
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How to Combine Images Using CSS Sprites in WordPress
A straightforward guide: Combine images in WordPress using CSS sprites! Should you use this method? Plus, see the top tool to boost site speed.
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Comparison of 8 Paragraph Generators That Use AI Technology
Outshine the competition & create content faster: The best AI paragraph generators with pros, cons, pricing, & more. Which is the surprise winner?
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Unleash Your Creativity With Our "Design Your Own Theme" Webinar
Explore how WordPress.com's innovative new design tool makes creating your site surprisingly easy and fun.
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How do Log in and Registration work for developers?
Gain insight into the functions of user authentication in WordPress with a focus on login and registration processes and how to customize it.
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An Overview of LinkedIn Job Advertising Costs
When it comes to job platforms, LinkedIn is a major player. Boasting over a billion members globally, its vast reach and influence are undeniable. This makes LinkedIn a popular choice and a powerful one for recruiters and businesses seeking top talent. The platform’s extensive audience and the inherent shareability of its job posts significantly ease…
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What’s new for developers? (February 2024)
WordPress 6.5 is just a month and a half away, and that means all cylinders are firing. Catch up with the latest changes in the past month.
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Five Blog Design Trends for 2024
Great design can help captivate readers, and a blog becomes more than just words on a screen. Design creates an experience, a journey for the reader. In this article, we take a look at design elements that we expect to see more of in 2024.
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Congratulations to Everyone Who Completed Bloganuary 2024!
Bloganuary 2024 by the numbers.
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Tumblr Hack Week, January 2024 Edition
Once again it was Hack Week (more than just a day!) at Tumblr! This is getting repetitive in the best way. A couple of times per year we slow down our normal work and spend a week working on scratching a personal itch or features we want as user and see how far we can…
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Creating Engaging Posts: A Guide to Job Listings on Craigslist
Companies that want to attract a broad spectrum of applications need to diversify the platforms they use for job postings. Craigslist, a renowned classified ads website with an impressive global reach of approximately 50 billion monthly page views, provides a distinctive platform for reaching prospective applicants. This guide provides a comprehensive understanding of how to…
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What is Data Loss Prevention (DLP) in Cybersecurity
Whether you’re guarding against external threats or internal leaks — how organizations of all sizes can implement strong data loss prevention.
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Adding and using grid support in WordPress themes
How to enable the Grid variation in your WordPress themes to give you more powerful control over the layout.
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Jetpack 13.1 – New Engagement Blocks
The latest update brings new user-friendly blocks for Likes and Sharing Buttons, making it easier to engage with your audience. Performance improvements and bug fixes enhance the overall Jetpack experience. Additionally, the Jetpack mobile app allows you to manage and grow your WordPress website on the go, from writing and publishing content to monitoring traffic and engaging on social media. These updates aim to streamline website customization and interaction.
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Job Openings Attracting Less Applicants? Here’s What to Do
The online job market is brimming with opportunities, which is great news for applicants but poses a significant challenge for companies that need to stand out in a saturated market. The reality is, that not every applicant who comes your way will be the right fit for your organization, and not every job offer you extend…
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Threat Mitigation vs Remediation: Key Differences and Overlaps
Which is more important? Explore cybersecurity threat mitigation vs. remediation. How to recover from a cyberattack & stop issues before they start.
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Best in WordPress Design: Bloom
This is Best in WordPress Design. Our purpose is to highlight exceptional web design done with WordPress around the world. We feature selected sites, and share a brief conversation with the people who made them.
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Yes, Remote Work Can Hamper Creativity. That Doesn’t Mean It Has To.
The RTO debate has a new point of contention, it seems. At CNBC’s recent Workforce Executive Council Summit, Ellevest CEO Sallie Krawcheck said that her team has been more successful overall and even better at hitting deadlines since moving to a fully distributed model. But that came at a price, she added: “We are less…
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.blog Featured Site: wondercrochet.blog
Wondercrochet.blog is the creative space of Allison, a self-taught amigurumi artist. She has transformed her hobby into a thriving small business. Her blog showcases a wide range of crochet tips, free patterns, tutorials, and much more. It is the perfect digital destination for crochet enthusiasts.
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New in Job Alerts 3.0.0: Alerts without Registration
Our latest Job Alerts release brings on a handful of long-requested features. You can now enable visitors to create job alerts without an account, send out beautiful e-mails and streamline adding alerts for a search. Add Alert Modal On the job search page, the Add Alert function now opens in a modal, enabling job seekers…
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What is Credential Stuffing & How Can You Prevent Account Takeovers?
One weak password can compromise dozens of important accounts. So what is credential stuffing & who’s at risk? What’s the best way to secure your assets?
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Maximize Your Reach: How to Post to Multiple Job Boards
Are you struggling to find the ideal candidates for your company? If so, posting on multiple job boards could help. Job boards provide a centralized platform to connect qualifying candidates with relevant jobs. Many have automation features to streamline recruitment and take the administrative hassle out of the hiring process. Posting on multiple job boards…
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