From across Automattic.
Updates from all of Automattic’s business units.
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25+ Web Developer Portfolio Examples to Fire Up Your Creativity
Feeling clueless how to present your development skills and services online? Use these web developer portfolio examples for inspiration.
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Even More New WordPress.com Themes for July 2023
We had so many new themes published in July that we needed a part two for our monthly roundup.
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Beyond block styles, part 2: building a custom style for the Separator block
Part 2 of a three-part series that walks theme authors through building custom editor controls to integrate with block styles.
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Automattic Women: Monika Burman
Welcome to Automattic Women—conversations with some of the remarkable women working all over the world to design and develop Automattic software and make the web a better place. Today’s interviewee is Monika Burman of the Designer Experience team. Who are you, and what do you do? I’m Monika, I live in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and…
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❤️🔥 Hot Beeper Summer
All the recent buzz, ICYMI.
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7 Best WordPress CAPTCHA Plugins + a Much Better Alternative
Don’t add a CAPTCHA to your site until you see this list of downsides! What makes the best plugin? Alternative options to protect your site & conversions.
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New Free Course—Newsletters 101: From Basics to Automation and Monetization
A brand new course to help you successfully launch your newsletter. No registration required and it doesn't cost a thing.
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WordPress Maintenance: 16-Step Guide with Checklist, Tasks, and Tips
Are you keeping up with your website? What does that even mean? What you need to watch, what you can ignore, & tools to streamline WordPress maintenance
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How to Write an Amazing Article In 10 Simple Steps
Unlock the secrets of impactful article writing! Learn how to write and engage readers with a step-by-step guide along with pro tips and templates
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How Website Accessibility Creates Better Digital Experiences for Everyone
Designing a great website means connecting with all kinds of internet users, which is why a key consideration when developing your website is understanding that not all users are the same. Accessibility and inclusive website design are important to reach as many users as possible.
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Hot Off the Press: New WordPress.com Themes for July 2023
Five striking new WordPress.com themes for bloggers and creators.
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How to Improve Google Core Web Vitals on WordPress
Improving core web vitals can boost your site performance, user experience, & search rankings. See how to measure & quickly improve core web vitals scores.
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Meet the Jetpack VideoPress Block, Dashboard, and Plugin
VideoPress offers both a seamless experience for you and a beautiful, ad-free video player for your visitors. Read on to learn more about the new Dashboard, Block, and Plugin for VideoPress.
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Beyond block styles, part 1: using the WordPress scripts package with themes
Part 1 of a three-part series that walks theme authors through building custom editor controls to integrate with block styles.
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WordPress Hosting vs. Web Hosting: Key Differences and Which to Choose
Is there a difference? Can you use regular web hosting for WordPress? See the pros & cons of each. Avoid a hosting mistake and keep your site running fast!
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How to Build a Restaurant Website With WordPress in 8 Steps
Wanting to build a restaurant website in WordPress? Use our step-by-step instructions and list of key features to get there more quickly!
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.blog Featured Site: theroostingplace.blog
Lanna's journey began in 2020 when she purchased a Texas homestead. Inspired by her love for interior design, gardening, and rural lifestyle, she launched thetheroostingplace.blog. This blog showcases her homestead and offers tips on DIY projects, home decor, and farm life.
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Life @ Automattic: Q&A with Doyle Irvin of WordPress VIP
What’s it like to work at a fully distributed company with a worldwide team and culture guided by a Creed? Welcome to “Life @ Automattic,” an occasional series of Q&As with the people behind the products. Today we spoke with Doyle Irvin, a senior product marketing manager for WordPress VIP. Who are you, what’s your…
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Managed WordPress Hosting vs Shared Hosting: Key Differences and Which to Choose
Do you need managed WordPress hosting for your site? What are the advantages? Costs? What’s the best choice for fast-growing, budget-conscious sites?
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How to Plan and Execute a Social Media Strategy in 11 Steps
What should your social media strategy include? Will it work? How do you get started with limited time? What tools multiply your efforts? The full rundown.
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Make Your Site Faster With Our Global Edge Cache
A new feature that automagically makes your site load a bit faster for visitors.
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Automatically share content to Instagram & Mastodon with Jetpack Social
Dedicating time to publish content on all your social media platforms can be tedious and time-consuming. That’s why Jetpack has been working hard to create robust tools to help you automatically share more content across more platforms, with less effort. Now you can connect your Instagram Business & Mastodon accounts to Jetpack Social, and your…
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The Ultimate WordPress Security Checklist
Every website is open to potential attacks, but some sites are more at risk than others. If you run an enterprise-level project, you have a giant target painted on your back. This is because most hackers are drawn in by the volume of sensitive customer data you may have on hand. Fortunately, there are several…
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How to Add a WordPress Search Bar (5 Methods) — Block, Widget, Plugin, Header Icon & Code
See the top WordPress search tools for fast, customized search. How to add a search bar to WordPress with a plugin, using the widget panel, and more.
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8 Free Influencer Marketing Tools You Need to Check Out Today
Wanting to up your influencer marketing game but want to test the waters without spending a lot? These 8 free tools will get you on track.
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Make your site’s typography make a statement
This is the first in a series of six posts that are all about typography on the web: what does great type look like? How do you set it? And why do we care? This first post covers the language of type—basic type terminology.
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Introducing Footnotes, Details Block, and Writing Flow Improvements
Get the scoop on the latest batch of writing- and publishing-focused updates from WordPress.
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.blog Featured Site: itsyourcareer.blog
Itsyourcareer.blog is an educational resource by the University of Texas, which takes on the easy-to-read format of a blog. The blog is designed to share useful tips and practical guides for students to give them the best start in their new careers.
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What’s new for developers? (July 2023)
The sixth edition of a monthly roundup that showcases features that are specific to theme and plugin developers. The latest updates are focused on the upcoming WordPress 6.3 release.
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WordPress Database: How to Access, Edit, and Secure Your DB
Learn the details of the WordPress database. Advanced steps & solutions for developers. Why does the database exist? What can you do with it? Top pro tips!
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Upcoming Webinars: Discover the Power of Custom Headers
Master your website's first impression by learning how to make stellar headers, no coding required.
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How to Add Social Media Icons to WordPress (Footer, Header & Sidebar)
Help visitors find your most important social media profiles with easy-to-add icons on your site. Step-by-step instructions with pictures and pro tips!
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StreamBuilder: our open-source framework for powering your dashboard.
StreamBuilder: our open-source framework for powering your dashboard.Today, we’re abnormally jazzed to announce that we’re open-sourcing the custom framework we built to power your dashboard on Tumblr. We call it StreamBuilder, and we’ve been using it for many years.First things first. What is open-sourcing? Open sourcing is a decentralized software development model that encourages open…
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How to modify theme.json data using server-side filters
Discover the possibilities of theme.json server-side filters, from dynamically modifying color palettes to restricting block controls based on user permissions.
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Jetpack 12.3 – Introducing AI-Assisted Content Editing and More
Since the launch of the Jetpack AI Assistant, we've been listening closely to your feedback, and we're excited to announce that now, in addition to creating fresh content, you can use the AI Assistant to revise and enhance your existing blocks in the WordPress Editor. This release also introduces the new Tock Block for easy on-site bookings, alongside numerous enhancements and bug fixes.
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Twentieth year of WordPress, Designed
Read about how the Automattic Design team celebrated the WordPress 20th anniversary.
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Visualizing Diversity at Automattic
Diversity is essential to Automattic’s culture. As a company with employees from over 100 countries, we believe that embracing different perspectives and backgrounds is key to being creative and productive. Through our different perspectives, we create a happy and safe environment for employees and users. For this reason (and also because it’s right), we strive…
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How to Install and Configure WordPress on Localhost (Full Guide)
Test plugins, updates, and changes without risking your live site. See what’s required to install WordPress on localhost and how to do it quickly & safely.
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