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Developer Toolkit Update: Automation & UI Enhancements
At Pressable, we are constantly looking for ways to reduce manual overhead for developers and agencies. This latest update focuses on high impact workflow tools and a modernized interface to keep your day to day […] The post Developer Toolkit Update: Automation & UI Enhancements appeared first on Pressable.
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A better way to test HTML in WordPress with assertEqualHTML()
PHPUnit tests for HTML output are fragile. Attribute order changes, a trailing semicolon, and suddenly tests fail — even though the browser renders the same thing. WordPress 6.9 adds assertEqualHTML() to WP_UnitTestCase. It compares HTML semantically, so only real differences cause failures.
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How to Embed a Facebook Live Stream in WordPress (Block Editor, Classic, & Plugin)
Step-by-step instructions: Embedding a Facebook Live stream in WordPress with the block editor, HMTL, or proven plugins. Plus, top troubleshooting tips
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12 WordPress SEO Plugins to Try in 2026 (Manually Tested)
This guide walks through the best SEO Plugins for 2026 and explains what each does best. You’ll find a plugin for each of your SEO needs — from technical SEO to AI search optimization.
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What Automattic's AI Enablement Training Means for WordPress
Automattic recently brought a group of employees to New York City for two weeks of intensive AI training. Birgit Pauli-Haack shares what the team built, what changed, and what it means for the WordPress ecosystem.
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tumblr tuesday: dunk & egg & friends
tumblr:so let’s not dwell on what’s going on over on IMDB, but it does seem like the final episodes of A Knight of The Seven Kingdoms have you all in a chokehold. Here’s a collection of the fan art you’ve been making of dunk, his friends, his frenemies …and maybe possibly lovers? 👉 👈 we…
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February, 2026
Please be aware of common scams! If someone reaches out to you with a scam, please report and block them. Outside of our support email and official [tumblr] accounts (when in doubt, look for the same Staff Member badge that you see on this blog), Staff will never message you or reply to your posts…
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14 Unique Ways WordPress.com Makes Site Ownership Easier
Managing a site shouldn't feel like stitching together plugins, vendors, and servers. Discover how WordPress.com consolidates the entire website lifecycle into one seamless experience.
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How to Embed a Tweet or X Feed in WordPress (Block Editor, Classic, & Plugins)
Easy instructions: How to embed a Tweet or X feed in WordPress with blocks, code, or plugins. Plus, tips to fix display issues & a must-have plugin.
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Step 7C: First-Time Authority-Focused Blogger
.blog Academy → Step 7: Website Experience & Visual Flow → Step 7C: Authority Journey Designing a space that clearly communicates expertise, credibility, and value. When your goal is authority, your blog becomes more than a place to share ideas — it becomes a place where people decide whether to trust you. Authority-focused blogs aren’t…
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Transparency Report Update: July – December 2025
The 25th edition of our biannual transparency report, covering the period from July through December 2025 is now available. The work of Automattic’s Trust & Safety team is grounded in key principles meant to prioritize an open, safe internet, and protect free expression while ensuring users can exercise their rights under frameworks such as the…
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The Writing Lesson Hidden in My Automattic Hiring Trial
My design hiring trial valued clear thinking over perfect pixels—and that priority has shaped my career ever since. The onboarding screens and mockups I designed during those weeks are no longer relevant, but the practice of documenting my reasoning clearly continues to guide how I approach design challenges today.
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How Reblogs Work
engineering: The reblog is a beautiful thing unique to Tumblr – often imitated, but never successfully reproduced elsewhere. The reblog puts someone else’s post on your own Tumblr blog, acting as a kind of signal boost, and also giving you the ability to add your own comment to it, which your followers and anyone looking…
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How to Build a DXP Platform With WordPress
How to Build a DXP Platform With WordPress The growing complexity of customer journeys, which includes greater personalization opportunities and integrating data across an array of platforms, pushes many businesses to seek a better way […] The post How to Build a DXP Platform With WordPress appeared first on Pressable.
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Telex Updates: From Napkin Sketch to WordPress Block (and More)
Find out what’s new with Telex, an experimental tool from the Automattic AI team.
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How to add custom entries to the editor Preview dropdown
Learn how plugin developers can extend the editor's Preview dropdown with custom menu items using the PluginPreviewMenuItem component.
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How to Configure WordPress SMTP to Stop Email Delivery Issues
Improve deliverability (quick fix): Set up SMTP for WordPress emails & contact form submissions. Top free tools & troubleshooting tips! Step-by-step guide.
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Lily Burton Is Pivoting from PhD to Science Journalism. Her Portfolio Took an Hour to Build — and Already Landed Her Work.
Find out how Lily Burton built an online portfolio in one hour with the WordPress AI website builder and pivoted from PhD to science journalism.
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Step 7B: Community-Focused Blogger
To cultivate a thriving online community through your blog, focus on creating an inviting space for repeated engagement. Emphasize ongoing interactions, visible participation opportunities, and relatable content categories. Encourage a warm emotional experience, maintain open navigation, and allow community input to shape the space. Community-driven growth fosters connection and belonging.
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There's Room for You Here: Adrian Gomez on Leadership and Belonging
If you’re reading this and thinking “this opportunity seems too good to be true,” Adrian Gomez wants you to know he felt exactly the same way. Adrian leads a Happiness Engineer team on WordPress.com and has been with Automattic for almost 8 years. His journey from video game modding and tech tinkering to leadership is…
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tumblr tuesday: year of the horse
tumblr:happy lunar new year to all who celebrate! here is some good horse art to mark the year of the horse. here’s hoping it’s a good one <3 @phlavours: @jdebbiel: @randomaj: @aurora-brn: @sokolversus: @jessdrawz: @jun-hug: @going-ghast: @mochiwei: @kimherbst: @roseblooms: @hiimrock1: @tohakumaru: @elbarkla: @blakekathryn: @silentmight: @nking02: @moonchu-art: @aueua: @guavadreamgurl: @therainbowfishy:
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Introducing the WordPress AI Assistant — Now Built Into WordPress.com
The WordPress AI Assistant is here to help you with ongoing site building and content generation and editing.
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A Modest Server-Centric Development Proposal
Automattician Sérgio Gomes argues that JavaScript-heavy approaches like React aren't compatible with long-term performance goals.
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WordPress Themes for Musicians & Bands: 12 Picks Compared
The 12 best WordPress themes for musicians and bands. Promote tours, sell merch, stream music, and connect with fans. Compare pricing and top features.
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9 Steps to Prepare Your WordPress Site for AI Search Engines
Search optimization now spans both traditional SEO and AI-powered search, and WordPress sites are well-positioned to succeed at both. Find out how to prep your site to be visible across new search channels.
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What's new with Beeper: Message Requests, Telegram topics toggle, X Chat…
Message Requests Message requests on networks like Instagram and X will now show up in a dedicated Requests folder, keeping all the spam at bay. X Chat Full X Chat support is rolling out soon to a Beeper near you. This brings support for full end-to-end encrypted chats after you’ve entered your PIN. Telegram Topics…
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💞 Ships Week Fanart: #1 – #20 💞
tumblr:It’s the final day of ships week and we’re celebrating the top 20 ships on Tumblr with some homegrown fanart. Please enjoy these artful depictions of the art of shipping!@furbetii: @officialspec: @cinnabarfangs: @bobbibitybob: @the-everlasting-ash: @polartss: @sylairaa-commsopen: @marz-rm: @pbeeanjay: @skipppppy: @simplytomh: @l00106: @rainbowcryptid: @yvainart: @maersiel: @shinkomiii: @dyleeart: @chimneyz: @leon-donovan: Thanks for joining us for Ships Week!…
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💞Ships Week 2026: #1 – #20 💞
tumblr:💞Ships Week 2026: #1 – #20 💞It’s the big one! Welcome to the final day of ships week. Here are your top 20 ships of the last year, with the full list under the cut:1. Byler +22Will Byers & Mike Wheeler, Stranger Things2. SpamtennaSpamton & Ant Tenna, Deltarune3. JayvikJayce & Viktor, Arcane4. Phan +4Daniel Howell…
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Build WordPress Sites with AI: New Plugin and Skills for Claude Cowork
Find out about new Skills and the Claude Cowork plugin for generating WordPress sites with AI.
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💞 Ships Week Fanart: #21 – #40 💞
tumblr:It’s day 4 of ships week and we’re celebrating spots #21 – #40 with some homegrown fanart. Please enjoy these artful depictions of the art of shipping!@imeonasy: @rumble-bee-art: @skartistka: @queenseptienna: @sugarlover1225: @snowsupply: @o-chitose: @crimson-chains: @cloudi-ii: @enchannw: @mizushibart: @minty-apricot: @against-all-odds-im-back: @eefaevie: @battleraccoon: @taxed-up-trotter: @aolihui: @makielkowo: @juviarmy: @crow-ig: Join in with #ships week 2026 & follow along…
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💞Ships Week 2026: #21– #40 💞
tumblr:💞Ships Week 2026: #21– #40 💞Welcome to day 4 of ships week! Here are your next 20 ships from the last year, from #21 to #40:21. Jegulus 0James Potter & Regulus Black, the Harry Potter universe22. Steddie -4Steve Harrington & Eddie Munson, Stranger Things23. Wolfstar +1Remus Lupin & Sirius Black, the Harry Potter universe24. FlambertRobert…
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How to Build WordPress Plugins with AI: Claude Code + WordPress Studio Setup Guide
Learn how to build WordPress plugins with AI using Claude Code and WordPress Studio.
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How to Embed a Facebook Post or Feed in WordPress (Block Editor, Classic, HTML & Plugins)
Step-by-step: Embed a Facebook post or feed in WordPress using a plugin or custom code. Layout tips, privacy settings, and troubleshooting guide.
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Why I Lead Happiness Engineers at Automattic
The best part of my mornings happens before I sit at my desk. It’s when I have a coffee with my wife, watching the sunrise roll across the countryside in Lavalleja, Uruguay, and think about the conversations I’ll want to have with my team that day. Sometimes it’s celebrating progress. Sometimes it’s unblocking something thorny….
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💞 Ships Week Fanart: #41 – #60 💞
tumblr:It’s day 3 of ships week and we’re celebrating spots #41 – #60 with some homegrown fanart. Please enjoy these artful depictions of the art of shipping!@olli093: @bubert: @burarano: @hotgreentea123: @vuoksih: @tizzymcwizzy: @malotte00: @dimorisik: @ririohlily: @arbitriumart: @jirachiki: @kromunchh: @lukewarmtomatosoup: @sadpncake: @robertaaron: @draykray: @uchuujinouji: @tomantitoo: @deryuj: @ghostpotion: Join in with #ships week 2026 & follow along…
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💞Ships Week 2026: #41 – #60 💞
tumblr:💞Ships Week 2026: #41 – #60 💞Welcome to day 3 of ships week. Here are your next 20 ships from the last year, from #41 to #60:41. Hilson -10James Wilson & Gregory House, House42. Spirk -9Spock & James T. Kirk, Star Trek43. Lestappen -13Charles Leclerc & Max Verstappen, Formula 1 drivers44. Wenclair +39Wednesday Addams &…
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WordPress Hosting vs Web Hosting: Explained for Beginners
Not sure whether to choose WordPress hosting or general web hosting? This guide breaks down the differences and helps you decide based on your needs and technical comfort level.
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💞 Ships Week Fanart: #61 – #80 💞
tumblr:It’s day 2 of ships week and we’re celebrating spots #81 – #100 with some homegrown fanart. Please enjoy these artful depictions of the art of shipping!@moskafleurart: @z0mbiemind: @wary-taru: @pleucas: @m-malov: @r2d0k: @meruz: @litepla: @say0ranarts: @psychegabe: @groovy1989: @myaoduixa: @shellshooked: @meowzmoo: @gigi-drxws: @articianne: @clavateur: @maru046: @givemacalittleguy: @eternal-rouge: Join in with #ships week 2026 & follow along…
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What's new for developers? (February 2026)
WordPress 7.0 Beta 1 is on the way and introduces major developer-focused updates, including the always-iframed post editor, viewport-based block visibility, per-block custom CSS, expanded Gutenberg UI components, and new AI and CLI tools. Explore what’s coming.
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💞Ships Week 2026: #61 – #80 💞
tumblr:💞Ships Week 2026: #61 – #80 💞Welcome to day 2 of ships week! Here are your top 61 – 80 ships of the last year:61. 457Seong Gi-hun & Hwang In-ho, Squid Game62. JerejeanJeremy Knox & Jean Moreau, the All for the Game series63. RumiraRumi & Mira, KPop Demon Hunters64. Soukoku -39Nakahara Chuuya & Dazai Osamu,…
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Monetize Your Website with Our New Free Course
Our new course helps you turn the value you’re already creating into sustainable income, using the built-in tools available on WordPress.com.
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How Bedfordshire Bird Club Flies High
One redesign later, the club has a modern, mobile-friendly site that puts essential birding information right where it’s needed: in members’ hands.
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How to Force Content Security Policy (CSP) Headers on WordPress
How to plan, add, test, & enforce Content Security Policy (CSP) headers in WordPress using plugins, server rules, or code (beginner & developer paths)
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From Default to Delightful: AI-Assisted Data Visualization
I can never remember the exact syntax for visualization libraries. AI changes this. Now I describe what I want in natural language, iterate in conversation, and let the model handle the boilerplate. Five prompts transformed default charts into a visual story of WordPress's 20-year evolution.
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💞 Ships Week Fanart: #81 – #100 💞
tumblr:It’s day 1 of ships week and we’re celebrating spots #81 – #100 with some homegrown fanart. Please enjoy these artful depictions of the art of shipping!@blended-ice:@vexanari: @teencopandthesourwolf: @saintvanilly: @thunderpot: @cayespideypool: @onlysushicat: @scutscut: @gigi-drxws: @kryptiq-kreachur: @therebeedragons: @slowpoli: @millany: @clxartss: @ngalu: @sussex-vampire: @evgar: @gingerpines: @dxxtruction: @mancatrex: Join in with #ships week 2026 & follow along on…
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12 Essential WordPress Plugins for 2026 (Data-Backed Picks)
Discover the 12 essential plugins every WordPress site needs in 2026 — from security and speed to SEO and e-commerce.
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Andrew Adetitun Successfully Funded His Book on African History. His Website Was the Launchpad.
Learn how Andrew Adetitun, who runs The King's Monologue, built his new site with the WordPress AI Website Builder.
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It’s official: WordPress.com has a Claude Connector
WordPress.com now offers an official connector for Claude, enabling secure integration for users to access site data effortlessly.
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How to Change Posts Per Page in WordPress (Settings, Code, Plugin, and REST API)
Full guide: How to change the number of posts displayed on your WordPress blog page. Top 4 methods, key considerations, and troubleshooting tips!
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Great Writing Deserves a Spotlight: Freshly Pressed Is Back
Freshly Pressed is back! Find your next favorite blog in our human-curated collection of standout content in the WordPress.com Reader.
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From Abilities to AI Agents: Introducing the WordPress MCP Adapter
Learn how to use the WordPress MCP Adapter and turn Abilities into MCP tools for your AI Agents.
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Fixing Links with the Wayback Machine
Automattic is excited to collaborate with the Internet Archive to launch the Internet Archive Wayback Machine Link Fixer, a new free WordPress plugin that keeps your links alive.
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Step 7A: First-Time Creator-Focused Blogger
This guide for new bloggers emphasizes the importance of a clear and welcoming website layout that reflects personal identity. Key steps include opting for a simple design, creating an informative homepage and About page, using intentional images, and ensuring readability. The overall goal is to provide a helpful user experience, fostering growth over time.
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15 Unique and Fun WordPress Websites to Inspire You in 2026
Explore 15 unique WordPress website examples, and walk away with inspiration and fresh tips you can use on your website today.
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Automattic Invests in University of Illinois Chicago Tech Solutions Open Source Fund
Automattic is proud to make a donation to UIC Tech Solutions Open Source Fund, which is partnering with the WordPress Foundation to create the first workforce-focused AI literacy course.
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How to Change Featured Image Size in WordPress (+ Best Sizes)
Struggling with featured image sizes in WordPress? How to change them, fix issues, set ideal dimensions, regenerate thumbnails, & optimize for speed
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21 Types of WordPress Sites You Can Build with AI
With WordPress.com’s AI website builder, you can turn a simple prompt into a functional site — portfolio, podcast, membership, anything — in minutes. I put it to the test and built 21 different websites. Here’s how it went.
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