Category Archives: Blog

So, you want to start a blog, huh? First of all, that’s a pretty dope idea. In my opinion, it’s one of the most fun and rewarding things you can do. Blogging allows you to dive deeply into topics that really interest you, improve as a writer, and learn a ton along the way. In […]

New Year, new themes! We’ve been hard at work developing new themes to help you kickstart 2025. Whether you are building your very first website or looking to refresh an existing site, these new options can help you achieve the design you want. Dadaist Designed for: Research Projects and Archives Also great for: Blogs, Digital […]

We believe in the open web and interoperability between online publishing platforms. That’s why we’re excited about the Fediverse and are committed to shipping features that improve the way your site connects to the open web. Today, we’re introducing Likes, Reposts, and the Fediverse Reactions block, building on our commitment to decentralized publishing. Introducing the […]

Want to make your blogging life easier with just one tool? Start using an editorial calendar. Let us show you how to create one. It takes discipline to run a successful blog. Without something to organize your publishing schedule, it’s easy to waste time wondering what you should write about, and hard to hold yourself […]

Studio, our free and open source local WordPress development app on MacOS and Windows, is now seamlessly integrated with WordPress.com. Our new Studio Sync feature provides Studio users with a fast, simple way to: Synchronize their local sites with their WordPress.com-hosted sites for easy development and deployments; and, Take a local site live with a […]

So, you are considering creating a personal website. Congratulations! In my opinion, that’s one of the smartest decisions you can make. Building a website for yourself allows you to claim your own little part of the Internet. A space you fully control and that nobody can take away from you. Where you make the rules, […]

Designing and developing websites is complex. User expectations rise alongside advancements in what is technically possible. As a consequence, the process has many moving parts you must keep in mind if you want to design and build web presences that provide a great user experience, rank well in search engines, and achieve client goals. Even […]

No matter what type of website you want to build, WordPress.com has all the tools you need to build your online home.  Many of those features are powered by Jetpack, a versatile plugin that provides WordPress websites with a suite of essential tools for site security, performance, and more. It’s included with every WordPress.com website […]

The internet is a treasure trove of visuals, overflowing with inspiration and information. Images are what draw us in, keep us engaged, and help us learn, and create. But imagine the internet without those visual cues—navigating it would be a real challenge.   Luckily, for people with visual impairments, those dealing with slower internet connections, and […]

As the last days of 2024 wind down, we’re inviting WordPress.com bloggers to kick off the new year by doing what we love most: sharing our stories. Reflecting on the past 12 months and looking forward to the New Year is a natural part of the season, but blogging about those thoughts? That’s a modern […]