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Updates from all of Automattic’s business units.
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How to Embed Google Reviews in WordPress (3 Free and Easy Plugins)
Pull your Google reviews right out of your Google Business Profile and onto your WordPress website. We'll show you how easy it is.
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Blog Post Checklist: How to Optimize Every Post You Publish
Are you nervous about missing something when you publish your next blog post? This handy checklist will help you cover all the basics!
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How to Be a Neurodiversity Ally
If we behave inclusively to everyone, everyone is included. Here are ten ideas to consider as you go about your day as a neurodiversity ally.
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How to Add JavaScript to WordPress Pages and Posts
Add interactive features & improve your UX by adding Javascript in WordPress. Make sure you follow this top rule before you start! The full Javascript guide.
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Access your Professional Email inbox directly from WordPress.com
We’re happy to share our next improvement—an embedded inbox within your site dashboard that will save you time, and make your Professional Email experience more efficient.
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How to Add an Accordion Dropdown to Your WordPress Website
Accordions are great for FAQ pages or anywhere you want to organize content in a scannable way. Here’s what you’ll need to add one to your WordPress site.
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WordPress User Roles & Permissions: The Ultimate 2026 Guide
Which user role should your team have? How do you keep things secure? Can you customize permissions? We’ve got you covered — everything you need to know.
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How To Make Your Blog and Social Media Work Together
All bloggers want traffic to their sites. Having an active social media presence can help with that goal, improve engagement, and give you greater insights into your audience. People are more likely to comment on social media posts than in a blog’s comment section, so an active presence gives you more opportunities to communicate with your readers. The more places they have to connect, the more attached they feel, and therefore, the more engaged they are.
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Can't Log in to Your WordPress Admin Panel? Try These 9 Fixes
Can’t get into your WordPress site? From invalid credentials to PHP syntax errors, we have the solutions to get you back into your site quickly & securely!
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How to Fix the WordPress White Screen of Death (Blank Page)
Blank screen on your WordPress site? It's an error with a scary nickname, but some simple solutions. Learn how to quickly get your site back up and running.
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Tips for Designing an Effective WordPress Website Header
A WordPress website header is a critical component of any site. Read on to discover some tips on creating an effective, user-friendly header.
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WordPress Login URL: How to Find, Change, and Hide It
Learn the essentials of managing your WordPress login page — including how to improve security by changing the URL and how to troubleshoot common issues.
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How to Sell Digital Products & Downloads with WooCommerce
A powerful, reliable tool for selling digital downloads that’s free to use? Yes, please! Learn how to sell downloads, analyze sales, and maximize your time!
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.blog Featured Site: davidjones.blog
Our latest featured blogger is well-known Australian department store, David Jones. We take a look at how they effortlessly blend content and ecommerce to enhance the online shopping experience. David Jones is a premium retailer that first opened its doors in 1838.
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Capture the Flag at WordCamp Europe 2022
During WordCamp Europe 2022, we ran a WordPress Capture The Flag (CTF) competition across four challenges. If you weren't at the event you can still try it at home, and we detail the solutions in this post too.
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7 Best WordPress Membership Plugins Compared (Free and Paid)
Creating a membership site is a popular and smart business strategy, but there are many options for creating one. Learn which is right for you.
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Why Your Nonprofit Needs A Blog
It’s widely recognized that businesses benefit from blogs. In fact, companies are often leaving money on the table if they don’t blog. But what about nonprofit organizations and charities? If their goal isn’t to make a profit, does having a blog advance their goals in the same way it does for a for-profit business? The answer is yes! Below we will outline why these types of organizations also benefit from having an active blog.
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Jetpack CRM 5.0: More Power for Merchants, Free
With Jetpack CRM version 5 WooCommerce connectivity is now included in Jetpack CRM for free, rather than being a separate, premium extension. Integrating your online store with Jetpack CRM is easier than ever.
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Welcoming Jebidiah Burnett as KKWT’s Premium Domain Name Portfolio Manager
KKWT, the registry subsidiary of Automattic, is excited to announce another addition to the team. Jebidiah Burnett is well known in the premium domain namespace. He is a true sales professional with over 10 years of direct Premium Domain Name experience, having spent time at Above.com, GoDaddy, and Donuts Inc. Jebediah comes with a wealth…
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Take Bookings, Set Up Subscriptions, and Automate Your Store With New Premium Plugins
Premium plugins help you achieve important website goals. We've hand-picked a few of the most popular plugins that put extra power in your hands.
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Meet Jetpack 11.0 and our new individual plugins
It's an exciting month for Jetpack. We released new individual Jetpack plugins for our most popular features so that you can build your own Jetpack based on your specific needs. We’re also shipping several under-the-hood improvements and bug fixes to make Jetpack work even better for you and your website.
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Automattic Women: Rebecca Scott
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, software developer Rebecca Scott joins us to discuss technical leadership in the context of Automattic and its unique work culture. Who are you, and what do…
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.blog Featured Site: fastmail.blog
This week we take a look at fastmail.blog. This is a company that has turned its blog into a vast knowledge base supporting its email product, while still connecting with readers on a personal level, and establishing the brand as an expert voice in email security.
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Build your own Jetpack, now with individual plugins
You asked, we listened. Now you can build your own Jetpack to suit your site's needs with our individual plugins.
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