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Updates from all of Automattic’s business units.
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The End of Twitter Auto-Sharing
Update: May 18, 2023. It took a few weeks, but Twitter finally shut off our API access. Though we were in limbo for a bit, we can now confirm that our services have been disconnected and Twitter is no longer part of Jetpack Social. In early April, we experienced an unexpected suspension of our Twitter…
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Why Twitter Auto-Sharing Is Coming to an End
Update: May 18, 2023. It took a few weeks, but Twitter finally shut off our API access. Though we were in limbo for a bit, we can now confirm that our services have been disconnected and Twitter is no longer part of Jetpack Social. In early April, we experienced an unexpected suspension of our Twitter…
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Where is the PHP.ini File in WordPress? How to Find and Edit its Settings
Don’t make a mistake — read before you edit php.ini. How to configure to extend your site’s functionality & improve its performance. Full guide & tips.
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Type Collaboration in Vienna
Automattic designers met in Vienna in February to collaborate, learn, and eat krapfen. And you won't believe the typeface we made together!
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How webpack and WordPress packages interact
Learn how WordPress uses Webpack to manage importing from the built-in packages that ship with WordPress.
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How Much Does Video Hosting Cost? (2026 Price Comparison)
10 things that determine the price of video hosting. Which is most important? See the costs of popular platforms and the pros, cons, & features of each!
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Per-block CSS with theme.json
A walk-through of adding per-block CSS using in theme.json that covers tips, tricks, and pitfalls.
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What’s New on WordPress.com: Focus Mode, Promotion From Your Pocket, and Risk-Free Redesigns
At WordPress.com, we’re always pushing our platform to do even more so that you can create, design, and publish amazing things with ease. The last few weeks have found us as busy as the springtime bees improving the writing and publishing process even more, bringing our ad platform to mobile, and ensuring that previous edits…
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How to Grow Social Media Followers for Your Business (16 Ways)
Proven, actionable tips to grow social media followers and boost business. Top tools to save time, measure progress, and engage your audience.
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.blog Featured Site: scottlamb.blog
This week’s featured blogger is an expert in blogging and content creation. Writer, editor, and VP of content at Medium, Scott Lamb is a self-described “internet person.” Scottlamb.blog, is his personal corner of the web with everything from memes to tech industry news, and the future of AI.
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How to Organize a Data Book Club at Work
Why a Book Club? Automattic has a creed that informs everything we do. And the very first part of the creed is “I will never stop learning”. The first and most important line of the creed means that you’re never finished. There is always more to learn. Your list of unread books is always going…
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WordPress VIP Integrates WPScan to Flag Potential Vulnerabilities with Major Sites Before They Go to Production
WordPress VIP hosts many of the largest sites on the web, and as such these sites are likely targets of cyber attacks. Sites hosted by WordPress VIP can’t afford to have a vulnerability live for a single minute. That’s a tough ask for site managers given that there are more than 38,000 known WordPress vulnerabilities,…
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How to Choose a Domain Name in Six Simple Steps
Your domain name has a huge impact on your online brand. Here's how to choose a domain name that will set a foundation for business success.
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Introducing the all-new Jetpack Stats!
Over the years, Jetpack Stats has empowered millions of people, providing invaluable insights into your sites and visitors, for free. We’re especially delighted that so many people reached out to share how it helped your business and made your lives easier. Your feedback and suggestions have played a crucial role in shaping Stats’ evolution into…
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Website Project Management: The Complete Guide (Start to Finish)
Project management for websites can be complex. Hit the ground running with these methods, tools, and tips for managing website projects.
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Transform Your WordPress.com Skills With These Popular Webinars
You're guaranteed to learn something new with our April slate of free webinars.
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Using template patterns to build multiple homepage designs
A step-by-step guide of using the "template types" feature of the Patterns API to build multiple homepage design options
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How to Optimize & Compress Images for WordPress (3 Steps)
Get stunning visuals and small file sizes — it’s possible! Image optimization tips for WordPress — top tools, tricks, and advice from WordPress pros!
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12 WordPress Portfolio Plugins to Showcase Your Best Work
Discover the top WordPress portfolio plugins designed to showcase your creative work.
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7 Benefits of Guest Blogging: Why You Should Do It
Guest blogging is when brands or individuals contribute content to a blog hosted by another brand or individual. The aim is to develop stronger relations with potential partners in your industry or complementary sectors. And in return, you can benefit from the backlinks to your site, boosting in SEO, and increasing traffic. Here are the seven key benefits of guest blogging.
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The Query Loop Block in WordPress: Beginner's Guide, Setup, & Customization
Highly customizable: display featured posts, pages, products, or specific content. How to edit and customize the block — step-by-step guide with pictures!
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Case Study: LUBUS Agency's Clients Save 50-90% by Migrating to WordPress.com
Executive Summary LUBUS, a development agency specializing in WordPress and Laravel, faced challenges with variable hosting costs and maintenance for their clients. They needed a solution that offered fixed costs, high performance, secure web hosting, and reliable service and support. LUBUS decided to test WordPress.com and, after witnessing positive results, confidently recommended it to their…
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What’s new for developers? (April 2023)
The third edition of a monthly series that cuts through all the noise of a busy development cycle and brings you the latest features, updates, and fixes you need to know about to build on top of WordPress.
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Blog Titles: Everything You Need to Know to Write Them Well
Headlines are key to making a good first impression with readers to encourage more blog traffic. But, while you can sense when a headline works, you might not know what goes into a good headline. What separates good headlines from bad headlines, and how can you use that knowledge to write yours well? I’ll set…
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Uncovering a PHAR Deserialization Vulnerability in WP Meta SEO and Escalating to RCE
During an internal audit, the WPScan team found a vulnerability in the WP Meta SEO plugin. This vulnerability allows attackers with at least Author privileges to upload and deserialize a PHAR file, leading to arbitrary PHP object deserialization. We were able to escalate this vulnerability to remote code execution, without the need for additional code…
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WooCommerce Product Search Plugins: Which One Should I Choose?
Rival the world's top ecommerce shops with fast, reliable search. Improve the customer experience, customize results, & grow sales. Top plugins compared.
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Twitter Functionality is Restored
The earlier reported outage has been resolved. Twitter is working again for Jetpack Social and all other functionalities that depend on Twitter. All Jetpack Social connections to Twitter, Tumblr, Facebook, and LinkedIn can be used as usual. We are working with Twitter directly to ensure this service keeps running without interruption.
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Jetpack 12.0 – Unveiling New Blocks: VideoPress, Cookie Consent, and Writing Prompts
We are thrilled to announce the release of Jetpack 12.0, featuring the introduction of three new blocks to elevate your WordPress experience: VideoPress, Cookie Consent, and Writing Prompts. Get ready to explore these exciting additions to the Jetpack ecosystem!
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Why Twitter Isn’t Working With Your Blog (Right Now)
Changes at Twitter have broken auto-sharing. We’re working on it.
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WordPress Podcast Plugins: 13 Options for Every Podcaster
You're ready to dive into the world of podcasting and wondered if there were any WordPress podcast plugins available? Yes, there are. Let's take a look at them.
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Tumblr Hack Day, March 2023 Edition
Well well well, it was Hack Day once again at Tumblr. A few times per year we slow down our normal work and spend a day (or sometimes a whole week) working on whatever we want and see how far we can get with our hacks. Here are some of the projects that got made…
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