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š„ļø Update & Enhance!
Start your update engines for fresh enhancements to Beeper Desktop.
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Even More New WordPress.com Themes for September 2023
Our themes team is on fire. Here is our latest batch of designs for bloggers and visual artists.
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How to Start a Sports Blog That Fans Will Love
Do you want to turn your sports passion into a blog that makes an impact? Read on to lget all the info you need to make it happen.
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How WordPress developers can keep their users satisfied
Whether itās guidelines changing or the codebase updating, thereās a lot to keep on top of as a plugin developer. One thing that never changes is the need to keep your users happy. In this article, we're going to discuss a number of things that we, as WordPress plugin developers, should make sure weāre doing
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AI Content Writing Tools: 10 Options for WordPress Blogs, SEO & Marketing
All hype or true game changer? Top AI writing tools that actually work. See the cons of popular AI tools (which one has below-average quality?)!
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The HTML API: process your tags, not your pain
All by itself, the HTML Tag processor is better than regular expressions. It's convenient, reliable, fastāand You. Can. Read. It. This article shows you in two examples how to get started using the HTML Tag processor.
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Influence the Future of WordPress by Taking the 2023 Annual Survey Today
Take the 2023 WordPress survey to provide valuable input for the project's future.
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.blog Featured Site: noahpinion.blog
Noahpinion.blog is a newsletter blog by writer Noah Smith. Noah started blogging as a hobby twelve years ago while he was studying for his PhD in Economics. Now, he writes about the economy āand other interesting stuffā to an audience of over 150k subscribers.
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Tell the Story You Want to Tell
In August, the WordPress community gathered at National Harbor, Maryland for WordCamp 2023. Every year, the conference hosts special speakers to talk about all kinds of thingsāfrom the technical to the inspirational. One of our favorite talks this year was from sci-fi and fantasy author Ken Liu, in which he explores the profound role of…
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The Next Generation of Web Layouts
Who will design the next generation of readable, writerly web layouts? Who will design them? Layouts for sites that are mostly writing. Designed by people who love writing. Where text can be engaging even if it isnāt offset by art or photography. Where text is the point. With well considered flexible typesetting, modular scaling, and readable measures across a full…
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Jetpack 12.6 – Paywalled content, auto-optimized social image sizes, and more
This month, Jetpack 12.6 brings updates Newsletter, Social, and more. Read on to learn more.
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Unveiling Granular Restores and Downloads: More Control at Your Fingertips
Now, not only can you access, preview, and download with ease, but you can also select specific items for download or restoration. Backup control has never been this simple and efficient!
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How to Create a Website Mockup in 5 Easy Steps (+ Examples!)
If you want to learn how and why to create a website mockup, you can follow this easy 5-step tutorial with plenty of website mockup examples.
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From Ideation to Publication: Essential Tools for Streamlining Your Content Creation and Publishing Journey
For bloggers, getting content written and published quickly and smoothly, without compromising on quality, is essential. In this post, we'll look at tools that can boost your content creation and publishing. Theyāll save you time, keep you consistent, and most importantly, get your work out there.
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How Art Catalyzes ChangeāJoin Us for a Livestream Event on September 20
A unique discussion on the compelling intersections of art, climate change, and social innovation.
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.blog Featured Site: genius.blog
Genius.blog is a blog by the White House Award-winning entrepreneur Felecia Hatcher. Felecia describes her blog as a place to share her āadvice and ramblings.āĀ Here, you will find tips and advice about the workplace, starting a business, and becoming the best version of yourself.
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Build a Thriving Online Community with WordPress
Unlock the secrets to building a thriving online community with WordPress. Everything from creating captivating content to developing your infrastructure.
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Understanding block attributes
Thereās more to block attributes than meets the eye. Attributes contain data needed by your block, and that data can be retrieved from a number of different locations, not just the block delimiter. This post shows you the ways.
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Hot Off the Press: New WordPress.com Themes for September 2023
A bold selection of new themes for bloggers and creators featuring a diverse range of styles and uses.
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Guide to Social Media Management Tools for Business & Marketing
Simply want a tool that gets better results in less time? See the pros, cons, & details of the best social media management tools to grow your business!
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Best in WordPress Design: Fig Studio
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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How to Create a Nonprofit Website: Your Complete Guide
Learn everything from user experience design to themes, plugins, essential features, SEO, analytics, and tips to promote the nonprofit website too!
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How to Switch from a Classic Theme to a Block Theme in WordPress
The definitive, step-by-step guide to switch to a block theme from a classic theme in WordPress. 6 reasons why you should switch. Top tips & troubleshooting.
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Unveiling the Future of Marketing Technology: Insights from the Martech Trends 2023 Report
In the dynamic and transformative landscape of digital marketing, staying ahead of the curve requires a deep understanding of the ā¦ The post Unveiling the Future of Marketing Technology: Insights from the Martech Trends 2023 Report appeared first on Parse.ly.
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Plugins, Theme Switching, and More: September Webinars to Elevate Your Skills
Our September slate of webinars includes two brand new topics: plugins and theme switching.
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Whatās new for developers? (September 2023)
The eighth edition of a monthly roundup that cuts through all the noises, showcasing the features you need to build on top of modern WordPress.
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Automatic Website Backups: An Easy Guide by Backup Experts
Drop the complicated, expensive backup tools & learn how to protect your work and recover with a few clicks. Automatic WordPress backup tips that simply work!
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Welcome to Our Brand New Learning Hub
Our all-new home for WordPress.com courses, webinars, tutorials, and more.
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How to Create a Business Website That Attracts More Customers
You know your business needs a website but you're stuck figuring out how to make that happen. Read on for all the details.
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How to Build a Website from Scratch (With Zero Coding Skills)
How you can build your own website without an expensive developer. Get up & running fast with a few tools! Customize & launch quickly ā no coding required!
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Transparency Report Update: January ā June 2023
The time has come to share the latest transparency report for WordPress.com and Tumblr, covering the period of January 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023. In this, we provide details of the various types of requests that we get from governments, including those that ask for user information, as well as content removal. Additionally, we…
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Itās Never Been Easier to Move to WordPress.com
Presenting two new tools to make moving your website to WordPress.com a fast, seamless process.
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How to Create a Paid Newsletter: The Complete Guide
Interested in creating a paid newsletter but not sure how to get started? Paid newsletters have absolutely exploded in popularity over the past few years, with some newsletters even being valued at tens of millions of dollars. For example, in 2020, Morning Brew was acquired in a deal worth around $75 million. While the average…
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What Are SSL Certificates? How Do They Impact Site Security?
Whatās an SSL certificate? Are they all the same? Does your WordPress site need one? How to get a free SSL certificate and what happens if yours expires.
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How to Leverage AI and Web Design to Improve Your Website
AI is all the rage and you're wondering how you can use it to design a website, aren't you? Stick around to find out!
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The Power of Premium Names for Blogging Success
In the vast blogging landscape, a memorable online address can help your blog to stand out and attract the right audience. This week we explore how a .blog premium domain name can elevate your online presence, enhance credibility, and increase discoverability. A premium domain name is a valuable domain name characterized by its short length,…
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