From across Automattic.
Updates from all of Automattic’s business units.
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WordPress.com's Year in Review
All our highlights from 2023.
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How to Create a Table in WordPress (Editor, Plugins, and AI)
Simple ways create tables in WordPress — built-in tools, top plugins, and tips for better design and higher engagement. Plus, a new WordPress AI tool!
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The Year in Review: Our Top Blog Posts of 2023
As 2023 draws to a close, we reflect on some of our most popular posts from the past year. From mental health to better visual content, we revisit the pieces that resonated most with our readers. In 2024, we will continue to celebrate creativity and passion in blogging!
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WordPress.com + Your New Year’s Resolutions = 25% Off All Paid Plans
Sounds weird but the math checks out. Subscribe and save before the end of the year.
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CRM for Consultants: 8 Options for Consulting Businesses
You need unique software to maximize your time and profitability: the top CRM software for consultants compared. See pros, cons, pricing, and more.
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AI Text Generators: Pros and Cons of 10 GPT Tools
Take back your time: The best AI text generators compared by features, pros, cons, and price. How to maximize efficiency. Which ones really work?
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Extending plugins using custom SlotFills
A tutorial on using custom SlotFills to extend both an internal and external codebase.
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How to Back Up and Restore WordPress Using FTP
How to create a WordPress backup with FTP. Step-by-step instructions and the must-have tools to protect your WordPress site. Best backup options.
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.blog Featured Site: OECD statistics.blog
The OECD provides insights and data that influence decisions made by governments worldwide, but the reports they publish are technical and often dense. This week's featured dotblogger, oecdstatistics.blog distills complex topics into more easily digestible blog posts for a wider online audience.
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Understanding Job Boards: Definitions, Examples, and More
The internet has completely changed how people search for jobs. Gone are the days when we had to read through the newspaper to find out-of-date job listings – now, we have job boards, web job portals, and social networks right at our fingertips. Job boards receive nearly 50% of global job applications yearly, making them…
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Beeper – Moving Forward
Each time that Beeper Mini goes ‘down’ or is made to be unreliable due to interference by Apple, Beeper’s credibility takes a hit. It’s unsustainable. As much as we want to fight for what we believe is a fantastic product that really should exist, the truth is that we can’t win a cat-and-mouse game with…
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File Inclusion Vulnerability Fixed In Essential Blocks 4.4.3
During an analysis of the Essential Blocks plugin, we discovered a pretty serious Local File Inclusion vulnerability that can be exploited by any attackers, regardless of whether they have an account on the site. When successfully exploited, this vulnerability may let attackers include arbitrary files hosted on the server to be parsed and executed as…
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Do More in 2024: 25% Off All Annual Plans Until the End of 2023
Act fast and give yourself the gift of WordPress.com.
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WordPress Caching Plugins: Which One Should I Choose?
Speed up your WordPress site. The best WordPress cache plugins rated by features, pros, cons, and cost. Quick comparisons and the best free option.
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Official Country-Code Domains for .com.br and .de Now Available on WordPress.com
Add authority to your online presence with .com.br and .de domains.
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Meet Marina Verdu & Matt West
Meet the designers behind Automattic’s products.
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Hot Off the Press: New WordPress.com Themes for December 2023
Five versatile new themes for all your WordPress needs, including the launch of Twenty Twenty-Four.
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How to Accurately Test Website Speed (6-Step Expert Guide)
Learning how to test website speed is pretty quick if you have the right tools. No-nonsense guide to gauging site speed + top solutions to common problems.
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Hack Project: Creating a tool to translate customer feedback into product insights
Explore Automattic's hack project in our latest post, where we developed a tool for analyzing Tumblr user feedback. Learn about our challenges with AI, creating insightful dashboards, and the impactful outcomes. Our collaborative effort not only enhanced product development but also earned us the top spot in our Hack Week Awards!
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Bloganuary Is Just Around the Corner!
Join thousands of bloggers this January for a month-long writing challenge.
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How to Improve Website Speed & Performance: A Practical 10-Step Checklist
Fix a slow WordPress site — actionable tips that work fast! Should you use a plugin? Are there free options to improve website speed? Top, proven tools.
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Recharge, Reflect, Relax: A Blogger's Guide to Taking a Break
As the festive season unfolds, it presents an opportunity for bloggers to embrace the gift of a short blogging hiatus. It’s the perfect time to unplug from the busy digital landscape and make the most of the holidays with loved ones without the pressure of creating content.
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Hardening WordPress: 26 Steps to Harden WP Like an Expert
The 8 foundational security measures you need to know. Understand the threat landscape & how to harden WordPress to protect your most important assets.
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CRM for Startups: 10 Options for Sales & Customer Relationship
Compare the best CRMs for startups by key features, pros, and cons. What are the most important factors when choosing the best CRM for your company?
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State of the Word 2023 Video + Recap
Celebrating the previous year in WordPress and looking ahead to the future.
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Stored XSS Fixed In WP Go Maps 9.0.28
During an analysis of the WP Go Maps plugin (formerly WP Google Maps), we discovered a pretty serious Stored XSS vulnerability that can be exploited by any attackers, regardless of whether they have an account on the site. When successfully exploited, this vulnerability may let attackers perform any action the logged-in administrator they targeted is…
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How to Start a Fashion Blog that Ignites Trends
Learn how to share your passion for the latest styles with our guide on creating, running, and promoting a fashion blog.
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Stored XSS Fixed In Popup Builder 4.2.3
During an analysis of the Popup Builder plugin, we discovered a pretty serious Stored XSS vulnerability that can be exploited by any attackers, regardless of whether they have an account on the site. When successfully exploited, this vulnerability may let attackers perform any action the logged-in administrator they targeted is allowed to do on the…
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Beeper Mini Is Back
Bug fixes and other improvements We’ve created an updated version of Beeper Mini that fixes an issue that caused messages not to be sent or received. You can get the update directly from beeper.com/update on your phone. We are still doing some final testing before submitting the update to the Google Play Store for distribution…
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Unwrapping Day One’s new ribbon illustrations
Day One has expanded its brand into physical journals, using a versatile visual language of 3D ribbon illustrations. Read on to learn how the design team developed the brand.
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WordPress Security: 30 Step Checklist to Harden Your Site
Don’t miss a thing: The full WordPress security checklist from the people behind WordPress.com. Tools, quick patches, & best practices for a secure website.
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How to Start a Music Blog That Fans Will Love
Looking to start a music blog to earn income, build a brand, or as a hobby? Read on to learn how to create an engaging music blog.
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Expert Tips for Writing a Job Posting That Stands Out
Wondering how to make your job postings stand out and attract new talent? It all starts with your job posting. Read on to learn effective strategies to optimize your job postings’ visibility, show your company’s strengths, and attract new talent today! Understanding the importance of effective job postings Effective job postings play an important role…
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What’s new for developers? (December 2023)
The 11th edition of the monthly roundup entails news of experiments, enhancements, and bug fixes of WordPress Core. Happy Holidays!
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With WordPress.com, This Novelist's Success Is No Mystery
How a bestselling author uses WordPress.com to write his own story.
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Keep your neighborhood updated with Jetpack Social and Nextdoor
Are you active in your community and struggle to get the word out about your business? Good news, Jetpack Social is for you. Now you can connect your Nextdoor account to Jetpack Social, and your updates will be shared to your Nextdoor account when you publish new content. It’s the easiest way to stay in…
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10 Social Media Auto Posters & Schedulers (2026 Comparison)
Find a social media auto poster to take back your time. Compare top options — pros, cons, prices, & more. Which ones integrate with WordPress?
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.blog Featured Site: vintagedolls.blog
Step into the world of vintagedolls.blog. Lifestyle blogger Rachel is curating content evolving from a passion project into a full-blown career. Rachel blends eye-catching aesthetics and contemporary trends. It is a wonderful example of a luxury lifestyle blog.
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Jetpack 12.9 – Under-the-hood improvements for your site
This month, we’re shipping several under-the-hood improvements and bug fixes to make Jetpack work even better for you and your website.
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State of the Word 2023: Watch Live on December 11
Join us virtually on December 11 for WordPress's annual State of the Word event.
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Introducing Beeper Mini – get blue bubbles on Android 💙
Today, we’re excited to announce Beeper Mini. It’s our beautiful new Android app built specifically to send and receive blue bubble messages to friends with iPhones. It’s available to download today, no waitlist. Get it now on Google Play! Beeper Mini has four major new features: Your Android phone number is now a blue bubble….
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How Beeper Mini Works
It's a technical deep dive, so buckle up!
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Beeper Cloud and Product Roadmap Update
What the future may hold in store.
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A walk-through tutorial on using Create Block Theme plugin
The Create Block Theme plugin has been a go-to-feature for the creation of block themes, akin to a Swiss knife. This tutorial walks block theme developers through how to use the plugin and integrate it into their development workflow using any block theme from the WordPress theme directory.
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Enhanced WordPressing With the Updated Jetpack Mobile App
The Jetpack app's latest update offers an enhanced mobile experience for all your WordPress.com needs.
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Hack Project: Tackling FOMO on the P2 Land
Automattic, a fully distributed company, utilizes a unique internal blogging network known as P2 for team communication. Due to the vast volume of posts and comments, employees often struggle with the fear of missing out (FOMO) on important content. To address this, a team of data and machine learning experts initiated a hack project that developed a new solution to highlight personalized and relevant P2 content. The tool, P2 FOMO, recommends P2s in real time, tracks already read posts, and provides AI summaries, improving both productivity and company culture.
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Styles, patterns, and more with the Details block
A tutorial on styling the Details block in your theme, adding custom markers, creating patterns with it, and more.
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Revamped Activity Log: Advanced Filters for Enhanced Insights
Check out what’s new in the Jetpack Activity Log! We’ve added easier search options, better filtering, and a fresh, user-friendly design. See how these updates make managing your site simpler and more efficient.
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A great read—four simple steps to your best body copy ever
Whether it's blog posts, documentation or sell copy, great typography can transform your long copy from a hard slog to a great read. In just four steps! Find out how in part 3 of the WordPress Developer Blog's type series.
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