Category Archives: Blog

One of the biggest challenges WordPress developers face is ensuring their themes and plugins work across different WordPress and PHP versions. Since we launched Studio, our free and open source local development app, last year, you’ve asked for more flexibility in version selection—and now you have it. As of today, WordPress and PHP version selection […]

Did you know that 96.55% of webpages receive no traffic from Google? Don’t let your site suffer this fate. Here’s how to give your WordPress site search superpowers (no matter your level of technical knowledge—we’ll make you an expert). Before we get started, there are a few things you’ll need to succeed with SEO on […]

Do you consider yourself a “foodie”? Are you passionate about sharing your culinary creations and becoming the next celebrity chef or baking addict? If you’ve been thinking about starting a food blog but don’t know where to start, WordPress.com is here to help.  This post will cover all the ingredients you need to get started […]

Sometimes, a problem you didn’t know existed meets a solution you didn’t set out to build. That’s precisely what happened when a routine conversation about our developer docs turned into an AI-powered tool for our content team. Here’s how it all came together: How It Started At the start of 2025, my team at Automattic […]

In today’s digital landscape, every small business needs a website to stay competitive (even if you aren’t selling anything online!). Whether you run a brick-and-mortar store, restaurant, or local service, getting your brand online is an important way to attract new business.   But even if you understand why you need a business website, choosing which […]

Imagine you just checked your favorite blogger’s website and they did it again. Their latest post is flawless—engaging, well-written, and full of value. If only you knew how to write a blog post like that. How do others do it? How do they write post after post, and it always comes out right? Why can’t […]

Title tags play a crucial role in the SEO success of your WordPress posts and pages. While they’re not the only factor that influences rankings, they help search engines understand your content and encourage users to click. Let’s explore what title tags are and how to optimize them for better visibility and traffic. What Are […]

One of Studio’s most-loved features just got a big upgrade: Demo Sites, now named Preview Sites, are enhanced to better support your local development needs and simplify sharing progress with clients and teammates. More Space, More Sites, More Possibilities We made substantial improvements to Preview Sites, giving developers more room to create and experiment: Eight […]

I work at WordPress.com and have since 2014. It’s the longest I’ve ever stayed at a company, and in so many ways, it often feels like home. But when I landed in Manila last Sunday evening to join some of my colleagues at the first WordCamp Asia held in the Philippines, it literally was a […]

Owning a domain is a big step in establishing your online presence. Whether you’re creating a personal blog, running a small business, or launching an e-commerce store, your domain is your “digital real estate,” on top of which you can build your digital home (your website!). However, just like physical property, owning a domain involves […]