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- 24 Hours a Day: Ramona's Day on the Customer Growth Team
- On My Way: A Day with Jonathan, DIFM Solutions Architect
- How to Embed a TikTok Video in WordPress (Block Editor, Classic, and Plugins)
- Step 6: Content Strategy
- Happiness Team Meetups: Where Work From Anywhere Meets the World
- The Ultimate WordPress Migration Checklist for Beginners
- Automate Your Journaling: Connect Zapier with Day One
- WooCommerce vs. Shopify: Choosing the Right Platform for Your Ecommerce Business
- WordPress 6.9 Release Candidate 3
- How to Connect WordPress Forms to Google Sheets in 5 Minutes
- Managed vs. Shared WordPress Hosting: Which is Best for You?
- Playlists: A New Way to Organize Your Listening
- The Iterative Mindset: Dr. Kyra Bobinet on Rethinking Motivation and Change
- 20 Years of WordPress.com: Show Us What You’ve Built
- The Best AI Chatbots for WordPress
- Why B2B checkout is not one size fits all
- Polestar Additionals grows B2C sales 232% with WooCommerce
- How Does Open Source Make WordPress Different (and Better)?
- What is the Best White-Label Hosting for WordPress Sites?
- 8 Games You Can Play in WordPress Right Now
- Best in WordPress Design: General Condition
- Rank Math vs Yoast
- WordPress 6.9 Release Candidate 2
- 11 Common WordPress Myths vs. Reality
- Say Hello to Your New Search Experience
- Where Should Forms Go on Your Website for Better Conversions?
- Step 5: Building your Audience Persona
- The importance of a good changelog
- Black Friday 2025: Get Your Website Built for You — Free with WordPress.com Business
- Introducing the WordPress Abilities API
- Sleigh your holiday sales: A guide to TikTok for WooCommerce
- Black Friday social media campaigns: Examples, tools, and tips for success
- git filters & diff drivers: a technical overview
- 12 Cool AI-Powered WordPress Blocks Made with Telex
- How to Create a Lead Generation Form in WordPress (5-Step Guide)
- The 2025 WooCommerce holiday gift guide
- 8 Must-Try AI Tools for Web Development (Build Faster & Smarter)
- 5 Ways AI for Ecommerce Can Boost Sales on Your WooCommerce Store
- Tumblr Tuesday: This one goes out to The Creature
- How to Embed a Vimeo Video in WordPress: 5 Methods & Pro Tips
- WordPress 6.9 Release Candidate 1
- Top Simple Prompts to Build Your First WordPress Site With AI
- What’s new for developers? (November 2025)
- Top six things to consider for last-mile shipping in EMEA
- These Are the Days: Kt Anderson on Capturing Everyday Moments Through Journaling
- How WordPress 6.9 gives forms a theme.json makeover
- The Beeper of October: delete chat, disappearing messages…
- The #1 WordPress Tutorial for Beginners: From Zero to Live Site
- How to Build a Multilingual Website on WordPress.com
- Robert Smith and Jacob Goldstein
- A Q&A with Economy Candy
- Let’s Grow Together: Introducing Recommended Blogs
- Step 4D: The Buyer Journey – Understanding your Audience
- Badeloft increases email-driven revenue by 40% with Klaviyo and WooCommerce
- WordPress 6.9 Beta 3
- How to Implement Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) in WordPress
- An Update on Mature Content Handling on iOS and Web
- How to Use WP-CLI to Manage WordPress Sites More Efficiently
Ever wondered what it’s really like to be a Happiness Engineer at Automattic? Ramona, a Happiness Engineer on the Customer Growth Team within WooCommerce, takes us through a typical workday in Happiness. As part of a fully distributed company, Ramona works from her home office, connecting with WooCommerce merchants around the world. In this video,…
Ever wondered what it’s really like to be a Happiness Engineer at Automattic? We’re excited to share a glimpse into the daily life of one of our team members through our new video series. Jonathan, a DIFM Solutions Architect within our Happiness Division on Team Oasis, takes us along on his morning walk in Alberta,…
Learn how to embed TikTok videos in WordPress using blocks, URLs, HTML, or plugins — plus tips to customize embeds and fix common issues.
A strong content strategy enhances creativity and ensures purposeful publishing. Key steps include understanding the audience, defining content pillars, establishing a sustainable rhythm, and balancing evergreen and timely content. Consistency fosters clarity and trust, driving engagement. Analytics provide insight for refinements, shaping a cohesive narrative that resonates with the audience.
At Automattic, we’ve built something special: a company where you can work from anywhere in the world. But here’s what makes it even better: we bring our teams together to explore that world, too. For Happiness Engineers, team meetups are an awesome perk of the job. Once or twice per year, teams head to incredible…
Planning to move your site to WordPress.com? This checklist walks you through every step you'll need to take.
Connect Day One to thousands of apps you already use to streamline the way memories, ideas, and important information flow into your journal. The post Automate Your Journaling: Connect Zapier with Day One appeared first on Day One | Your Journal for Life.
When starting an online business, many decisions have to be made regarding operations, marketing, and logistics. Among these decisions, choosing an online platform may be the most important because it connects all these other ecommerce […] The post WooCommerce vs. Shopify: Choosing the Right Platform for Your Ecommerce Business appeared first on Pressable.
The third Release Candidate (“RC3”) for WordPress 6.9 is ready for download and testing! This version of the WordPress software is under development. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, it’s recommended that you evaluate RC3 on a test server and site. Reaching this phase…
Cleaner data & faster workflows: Connect WordPress forms to Google Sheets in under 5 minutes. Automate exports, organize data, & collaborate more easily
This guide breaks down managed vs. shared WordPress hosting in plain language, so you know exactly what you’re paying for and which option fits you best.
Your listening, your way. With version 8.0 of the mobile apps and 6.0 of the web and desktop apps, Pocket Casts introduces Playlists, a flexible and personal way to organize your listening experience. Playlists let you curate, combine, and manage episodes across your favorite podcasts, helping you build exactly the listening flow you want. Playlists…
Join Dr. Kyra Bobinet for a fascinating look at the neuroscience of motivation, failure, and change. The post The Iterative Mindset: Dr. Kyra Bobinet on Rethinking Motivation and Change appeared first on Day One | Your Journal for Life.
Today, we're celebrating 20 years of WordPress.com! Share your story and show us what you're building on our platform.
E-commerce customers come to your website with high expectations. They want instant answers to questions and 24/7 support should they run into a problem. The challenge for business owners is you can’t always have a […] The post The Best AI Chatbots for WordPress appeared first on Pressable.
B2B ecommerce checkout requires a custom experience. Discover how to handle ACH, invoicing, and ERP integration for complex, contract-based sales.
When Polestar Additionals needed to quickly expand their ecommerce across international markets, WooCommerce delivered.
Open source is the reason WordPress is the way it is — flexible, customizable, and fully yours. This guide breaks down what that actually means and how it compares to alternatives.
Discover the best white-label WordPress hosting for agencies and freelancers. Compare providers, key features, and common pitfalls to avoid.
Want to add something fun and interactive to your WordPress site? This roundup covers eight playable games, how they work, and how to add them.
General Condition’s new website is a study in atmosphere: slow, intentional, emotionally charged design brought to life with WordPress. In this edition of Best in WordPress Design, its founder, Jovan Lakić, shares the inspirations, challenges, and tools behind their narrative-driven digital world.
Rank Math vs Yoast: A Head-to-Head Comparison for On-Page SEO A WordPress site can have great content but if it isn’t optimized for SEO, your audience may never find it.. Great content also needs great […] The post Rank Math vs Yoast appeared first on Pressable.
The second Release Candidate (“RC2”) for WordPress 6.9 is ready for download and testing! This version of the WordPress software is under development. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, it’s recommended that you evaluate RC2 on a test server and site. Reaching this phase…
There’s a big gap between what people think WordPress is and how it really works. Here’s a clear look at the myths, the facts, and what matters for new site owners.
We’ve got some pretty exciting news — search just got a major glow-up! Whether you’re trying to find your next favorite podcast or exploring new episodes, the whole experience is now faster, smarter, and way more fun to use. What’s new? First off, say hello to type-ahead predictive search. As soon as you start typing…
What's the best form placement to maximize conversions? See the best tools to improve results and speed up production. Proven tips and examples!
Step 5 focuses on building an audience persona to enhance creator content connection. By understanding the audience's motivations, goals, and lifestyle, creators can write more engaging, relevant content. A well-defined persona not only shapes creative decisions but also fosters trust, ensuring the audience feels seen and understood, thus deepening engagement.
A practical guide on writing changelogs that build trust, reduce confusion, and show professionalism, helping you and your users stay confidently informed.
Want a website without the heavy lifting? Get an annual Business plan this Black Friday, save 10%, and we’ll build your site for free.
WordPress 6.9 introduces the Abilities API. Learn what this new Ability will unlock for developers, and how to use it in your plugins and themes now.
Reach holiday shoppers on TikTok! How stores can harness TikTok to boost holiday sales with authentic, trend-driven content (Plus a $1,500 bonus?!)
Learn how to create a winning Black Friday social media campaign with real examples, smart tools, and proven strategies for better results.
As I was investigating potential solutions for storing store secret files in our git repos securely, I recently looked into how some little known features of git, namely filters and diff drivers, work. While most git users will rarely need to know about the technical details of how those work on most cases, I found…
Discover 12 creative WordPress blocks made with Telex — from quizzes and games to interactive effects. Each one is free to explore, remix, and add to your site.
Easily create a WordPress lead capture form to collect emails and grow your audience — no coding, complex instructions, or advanced setup required.
Unique, fun gift ideas for friends, family, or yourself! 'Tis the season to celebrate some of the amazing stores on WooCommerce.
From code editors to AI site builders, these eight AI tools are reshaping how web developers work. Discover which ones can help you build smarter and faster.
In 2025, artificial intelligence (AI) needs no introduction. Most of us use it in our professional and personal lives. The main AI app services boast hundreds of millions of users who send billions of messages […] The post 5 Ways AI for Ecommerce Can Boost Sales on Your WooCommerce Store appeared first on Pressable.
tumblr:It’s a Tuesday in November of the year 2025, and Guillermo Del Toro’s Frankenstein has us all in its clutches. The Creature in particular has really captured your collective imaginations as we all relive our love for a 207-year-old tale—and thankfully, the artists on Tumblr have our best interests at heart. Please enjoy this collection…
Easily embed Vimeo videos in WordPress. Instructions for all methods — block editor, classic editor, & plugins. Customize playback, size, & other settings
The first Release Candidate (“RC1”) for WordPress 6.9 is ready for download and testing! This version of the WordPress software is still under development. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, it’s recommended to evaluate RC1 on a test server and site. WordPress 6.9 RC1…
See how WordPress.com’s AI website builder helps you create and customize a site using simple prompts. Follow along with real examples and tips.
Learn more about WordPress 6.9, updates from Gutenberg 21.9 and 22.0, and the Playground and AI teams.
Last-mile shipping can pose a challenge to international expansion. Here are six ways to solve for its complexities and keep your business growing.
Engineer-turned-homeschool mom and photographer Kt Anderson has kept a daily journal for more than five years, documenting the small details that make up her life. The post These Are the Days: Kt Anderson on Capturing Everyday Moments Through Journaling appeared first on Day One | Your Journal for Life.
WordPress 6.9 introduces new form elements support via theme.json. In this walkthrough, learn how to use them and when to fall back to CSS.
Parity: Delete chat Delete chat for yourself on WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger, Telegram, X, LinkedIn, Google Voice, Google Messages, Signal (support for some networks rolling out soon) and for you and the recipient on Telegram. As always, everything stays in syncs with the native network. Parity: Disappearing messages Disappearing messages now have indicators for each message…
New to WordPress? Learn to build your website or blog step by step — from domain setup to themes, plugins, design, and publishing — no coding required!
Thinking about translating your website? Learn how to create a multilingual WordPress site, reach global audiences, and make every visitor feel at home.
Robert Smith and Jacob Goldstein were making podcasts before it was cool, and they’re still making podcasts now that it’s not cool anymore. They spent years hosting Planet Money together. Then Robert left to get an MBA and teach at Columbia, and Jacob went off to make business podcasts at Pushkin Industries. They stayed friends,…
Economy Candy has a Lower East Side mainstay since 1937. With WooCommerce, they keep their business modern and ready for what's next.
You can now recommend your favorite blogs right in the WordPress.com Reader. It’s a simple way for writers to support each other and reach new readers together.
The Monetization Journey emphasizes turning creative influence into income while maintaining integrity. Creators must demonstrate clear value to their audience in a competitive online marketplace. Building trust and connection through clarity and authenticity is crucial for conversions. The Buyer Journey outlines stages from need recognition to evangelization, fostering mutual investment between creators and their audience.
Badeloft's switch to Klaviyo enabled a robust personalization strategy — ultimately driving a 40% increase in email-attributed revenue.
WordPress 6.9 Beta 3 is available for download and testing! This beta version of the WordPress software is still under development. Please don’t install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, you can evaluate Beta 3 on a test server and site. WordPress 6.9 Beta 3 can be tested…
Two-factor authentication adds a strong layer of security. Here’s how to set it up on WordPress. Review top methods, pros and cons, and proven tools.
An Update on Mature Content Handling on iOS and WebWe’re rolling out enhanced automated detection of mature content on Tumblr for the iOS app and web, following the measures we launched on Android earlier this year.What’s ChangingOur systems now better identify posts and blogs that may contain mature content. Posts that are flagged or labeled…
WP-CLI lets developers manage WordPress sites right from the command line. Learn how to use it to install plugins, create posts, and access exclusive WordPress.com commands.
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