From across Automattic.
Updates from all of Automattic’s business units.
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How to Stop WordPress Spam Comments: Full 2026 Guide
Spam comments aren't just annoying, they’re dangerous. But why do spammers bother with them? Do they work? Find out, plus learn how to stop them automatically.
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Should You Use Jetpack for WordPress Security?
WordPress site security without dozens of plugins — is Jetpack's all-in-one solution the answer? Review its features, cost, & support to decide for yourself.
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What Is Localhost, and Why Is It Useful for WordPress?
Find out what localhost is, why it’s useful for WordPress developers and users, and how to take your localhost WordPress site online once it’s ready.
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.blog Featured Site: openaircinema.blog
Can you imagine sitting on the beach, with an umbrella drink in your hand, the waves gently lapping on the shore, and watching your favorite movie? Or what about enjoying a rooftop viewing of a film with the stars above your head. That's the reality one of our dotbloggers is making happen for people everywhere.
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How We’re Staying Connected During COVID-19
Virtual dinner parties, team-building video games & weekend updates. See how Jetpack's team has remained close while staying physically separated.
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Getting Legal Work Done in a Distributed Environment: Paul Sieminski with Chad Main on Technically Legal
Automattic’s General Counsel, Paul Sieminski, recently joined the Technically Legal podcast to talk about how legal work can thrive in a fully distributed company. “It’s aimed at a legal audience, and I love to remind my fellow layers how much value we can add to a distributed organization,” said Paul of his appearance on the podcast.
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How to Start a Blog in 5 Simple Steps
So, you've decided to start a blog—congratulations! There are many ways a blog can be used for personal or business purposes. But before you can start sharing your stories and knowledge with the world, you have to learn how to start a blog. Here are 5 simple steps to get your blog up and running.
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Jetpack and ScalaHosting: Better Together
ScalaHosting is locking arms with Jetpack to combine powerful hosting with top-tier security, performance, and marketing tools. See what it means for your site.
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Growing as a Leader: Matt Mullenweg on the Starting Greatness Podcast with Mike Maples Jr.
Matt shares several such pivotal moments in an episode full of stories and insight from the growth of Automattic, and of his own journey and leadership evolution, with Mike Maples Jr., host of the Starting Greatness podcast.
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Improve your site performance and SEO for free with Jetpack Boost
Studies have shown that poor performance directly impacts sales, with a one‑second delay in loading times reducing conversion rates by 20%. Just like slow service in a restaurant, your site speed can have a major impact on if people engage and come back. Today, we’re proud to announce Jetpack Boost, a free plugin that gives your site the same performance advantages as the world’s leading websites, with no developer required.
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Introducing a new design for the WordPress apps
The WordPress mobile apps are the best way to manage your site from anywhere. If you’re already using the app, you might have noticed a new visual design that’s been rolling out. That rollout is complete in WordPress 17.1, which is available today for both Android and iOS. If you’re not already using it this…
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What’s New in the Block Editor: New Page Layout Picker, Better Block Transformation Options, and More
From a new page layout picker to a more streamlined writing prompt, we’re bringing you the latest round of editor improvements.
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Has Your WordPress Site Been Hacked? How to Check & Fix it
Have you been hacked? Don’t panic! WordPress security experts share 8 critical steps to fully recover your site, lock everything down, and prevent more damage.
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Architecting ExPlat: Automattic’s New Experimentation Platform
Last month, my colleague Aaron Yan published a broad overview of Automattic’s new Experimentation Platform (ExPlat). This month, we’ll dive deeper into ExPlat’s architecture and design, explain how the landscape at Automattic informed our architectural decisions, and describe the platform’s main components. Future posts will share details on each component and other aspects of experimentation…
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Introducing Milestone Notifications
Your website is a product of your hard work and passion. Therefore, when your site hits a milestone — it shouldn’t go unrecognized. To make it easier for you to keep track of your site’s achievements, we’ll be rolling out a new celebratory notification that will alert you when your site reaches or surpasses a…
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.blog Featured Site: goingsomewhere.blog
Elisha is a native Australian who fell in love with the idea of traveling the world at a young age. At 21 years old she set out on an adventure that lasted over a year. And while she did much of what she set out to do, instead of crossing the experiences off her list, it ignited a passion to continue to travel.
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Time to Migrate to a .blog Domain? Tips to Make it a Smooth Transition
Maybe your niche is changing and you need a new domain that reflects that. There are many reasons why you might want to migrate to .blog. While it may feel like a big change, domain migrations are more common than you think. By following a few simple tips, you'll have a smooth transition for you and your audience.
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The Rise of WordPress Frontend Options, Themes vs. REST API + JS/React: Decoupling WordPress
The opportunity to move to a decoupled or headless WordPress system is an emerging discussion because of the broad range of possibilities it opens for developers with complex architecture needs. Decoupling, or separating the backend from the frontend with a framework like Strattic, also delivers a level of complexity that should be factored in when…
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Jetpack 9.6: Sell more stuff with Search for your Woo Store
This month, we’re excited to announce official support for WooCommerce in Jetpack Search. If you’re serious about your online store, giving people the ability to quickly find exactly what they want to buy is a must. In addition, we’ve been adding better functionality to blocks and making maintenance and performance improvements. Let’s dive in!
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Meet Jetpack: Behind the Scenes with a WordPress Security Expert
Cybercrime is a threat to anyone who runs a website, even on WordPress. Behind the scenes in the fight to protect the community with one of Automattic’s own.
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