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A Note On 2FA Plugin Vulnerabilities
We’ve been alerted that certain vendors are using suboptimal secret management techniques to handle (H/T)OTP encryption keys, which leads to them not bringing any additional security value. Examples we’ve received include storing the encryption key on the database alongside the shared secret it encrypted or using the same key for all sites using the plugin….
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Writing Good Submissions
We receive a non-negligible amount of submissions every day. We model the risk they represent for site owners, figure out what kind of privilege is required to successfully exploit the issue, and forward the information to plugin and theme authors to get it fixed. This is can get pretty time-consuming, especially when we need to…
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What's New in the Editor: More Design Tools, Enhanced Lists, Easier Block Switching
More design tools for dozens of blocks. More control over lists with our improved List Block. Easier block-switching.
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Who Buys .blog Premium Domain Names?
.blog offers domains and services for all types of bloggers and users, from individual bloggers like Tim Ferris to big businesses, like Amazon. Many of these users often choose to purchase premium domains for their online digital identity. Premium domain names use highly recognizable keywords for better branding and marketability, are shorter in length, and stand out above others in the growing list of domain names.
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How to Format Blog Posts So They're Easy to Read
Good blog post formatting makes your content more findable, readable, and shareable. Our 10 tips will help you format for success.
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How to Track User Activity in WordPress + 6 Best Activity Log Plugins
Keep tabs on site activity — from contractors' and employees' to your own. Here are the top plugins for activity tracking with pros, cons, and pricing.
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How to Create Pillar Pages and Topic Clusters to Increase Blog Traffic
Think back to when you were in the middle of choosing a rental home, a college to enroll in, or even your blog domain name. Which posts were the most useful to you? My guess? Those humongous posts that covered every single aspect of the topic you were researching. Those were pillar posts and they…
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Top 6 Private Video Hosting & Sharing Platforms (Ad-Free)
The best way to host your videos on WordPress. See the top six options with costs, pros, cons, and pricing. Can't-miss tips for speed and branding.
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Looking to Become a Blogger? We’ve Got the Tools You Need
Blogs are everywhere. People turn to them for news, inspiration, travel guides, cookbooks, and anything else you can imagine. Even though there are millions of blogs, there’s always room for new bloggers. Everyone has a unique experience, expertise, and energy, and every new blogger adds positively to the blogosphere.
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Static vs. Dynamic Websites: Key Differences
What’s the difference between a static website & a dynamic website? Which should you build? Pros, cons, & tools for each option.
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The White Screen of Death: What is It and How Can You Fix It?
WordPress site pulling up a blank screen? Don't stress! Find out why this happens and the best (and fastest!) ways to troubleshoot and solve the issue.
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.blog Featured Site: neil.blog
Author, podcast host, and public speaker, Neil Pasricha has been blogging for over a decade. From humble beginnings with a daily blog called 1,000 Awesome Things, today, the bestselling author of Book of Awesome brings together all of his awesomeness at Neil.blog.
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WordPress for Enterprise: Is It Scalable & Enterprise-Ready?
Can WordPress handle the demands of enterprise-level operations? See real-world examples and the tools, community, and infrastructure that support them.
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The New WordPress Way: Modern and No-Code
You know WordPress is changing. You're ready to learn all you need to know about the modern WordPress way. Start here.
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The 25 Most Popular Types of Blogs That You Can Start Right Now
Wanting to start a blog, but wondering what type to create? Check our list of the 25 most popular blog types to see which is right for you.
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Getting Started with WordPress Development: A Developer’s Guide
Are you a web developer who wants to learn how to work with WordPress? Chances are, you’ve heard of WordPress at some point in your development career. Maybe you’ve even used it to build some sites a few years ago. If you haven’t used WordPress recently—or at all—you may be surprised by some of the…
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What is WordPress? And How Does It Work?
You’ve heard of WordPress, but how does it work? How much does it cost? Who's it for? Learn the basics of WordPress & why it could be the perfect fit.
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Hot Off the Press: New WordPress.com Themes for September 2022
Four new WordPress.com themes, with beautiful options for small businesses, artists, and even a fun retro throwback.
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How to Check & Increase the WordPress PHP Memory Limit (wp_memory_limit)
Exhausted WordPress memory limit? Seeing errors or slow performance? How to check and easily increase your WordPress memory limit. Common issues solved!
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Calling All Creators: Showcase Your Art with a Discounted .art Domain and a New Website Theme
Express yourself with a memorable .art address and choose an artistic theme to reflect your brand with your WordPress.com website.
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5 Ways to Become a "Pro" with Professional Email
Find out the 5 ways people use Professional Email to streamline their work, save on time, and build a confident relationship with their customers.
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Happiness for everyone: working with a disability at Automattic
Have you ever wondered whether you’d ever find a job that was the right fit? Where you’d be able to open your computer and, instead of dread, unhappiness, and a sense of being weighed down, feeling good about being there and excited about digging into your workday? I used to suffer from those same negative…
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.blog Featured Site: Magnet.blog
What will we wear in space? What will our avatars wear in the metaverse? These are some of the topics tackled by our dotblogger this week. Magnet.blog is home to Magnet Quarterly, a creative magazine from Turkey. Each themed edition covers culture, arts, and fashion.
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11 Must-Have WordPress Plugins That Are Essential in 2026
The best WordPress sites use these top plugins for a faster, safer, smoother experience. Which ones are you missing? See our best WordPress plugin picks!
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SSH Now Available for Business and eCommerce Sites
Are you a WordPress.com power user? You can now enable SSH and access your Business or eCommerce-powered WordPress.com site from the command line.
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Transparency Report Update: January – June 2022
The latest update to our bi-annual transparency report is now available. In there you will find all of the usual details about the kinds and volume of both information requests and takedown demands that we receive across Automattic’s services. Below we have picked out a number of specific examples, to highlight some of the issues…
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WP Super Cache Joins the Jetpack Family
WP Super Cache is joining the Jetpack family of plugins. We'll be researching new features, and you can continue to use it to speed up your site for free.
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How to Build a Community Forum Website With WordPress
Learn how to create a WordPress forum and then grow it into an active community.
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Introducing a New Way to Access All Your Sites
If you’ve been looking for a simple way to access and quickly navigate between your multiple WordPress.com websites, we have an exciting announcement for you today. We’ve launched a new dashboard to help you manage all your WordPress.com and Jetpack-connected websites. You can access this new Sites page at wordpress.com/sites. From here, you can locate…
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How to Fix “Your PHP Installation Appears to be Missing the MySQL Extension Which is Required by WordPress” Error
Get full, step-by-step instructions to resolve the PHP Installation Missing MySQL Extension error! Plus, top tips for avoiding issues in the future.
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