Category Archives: Blog

On Dec. 16, WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg, Lead Architect Matías Ventura, and Executive Director Mary Hubbard were joined by WordPress community member Junko Nukaga to reflect on all things WordPress at Tokyo Node Hall in Tokyo, Japan. The venue provided the perfect location for the annual event, which was held for the first time outside […]

One of the areas where WordPress shines is content management. This is also corroborated by the fact that it is the world’s leading Content Management System, or CMS, by numbers. The most popular way of displaying the content hosted by WordPress is through a frontend, like through blog posts and pages. That is wonderful for […]

State of the Word 2024 is just around the corner! Join us for this live stream event on Monday, Dec. 16th at 18:00 JST / 09:00 UTC.  State of the Word is the annual keynote address delivered by the WordPress project’s co-founder and Automattic CEO, Matt Mullenweg. Every year, the event celebrates the open source […]

Every great journey starts with a single step—and yours starts today. You’ve had the idea. You’ve imagined the possibilities. Whether it’s a blog, a business, or a creative project, the dream has always been there, waiting. But here’s the truth: dreams can’t grow until you take action. And right now is the perfect time to […]

Bringing back a frosty feature (plus more improvements for WordPress.com users) About 17 years ago we added an option called “Show falling snow on my blog” to WordPress.com. The name said it all: it added falling snow to your blog. Then, one day, it disappeared. It wasn’t because spring came and melted the snow away. […]

Another month means another fresh batch of excellent themes for WordPress.com. Let’s look at some of the latest additions to the WordPress.com themes gallery, with great options for content creators, small businesses, event organizers, and personal sites. Preview each one below (and maybe try taking one for a spin). Designed for: Professional coaches Also great […]

Spam bots and denial-of-service attacks are a reality for many website owners. Depending on timing and scale, they can be an annoyance or a detriment to your business’s bottom line. Services like Cloudflare, Fastly, and Vercel are popular choices for mitigating these attacks with sophisticated techniques beyond the firewall rules many hosts (WordPress.com included) employ […]

Having a well-designed, functional website helps you reach a broader audience, build credibility, and connect meaningfully with customers or followers. In today’s digital-first world, your website is often the first impression you make, and right now is the time to make it count. Why now? Black Friday savings, of course! Until December 2nd, save 25% […]

When you’re building a WordPress website, there are some essential elements you likely want to include, such as a contact form. However, limiting your use of forms to your contact page is a missed opportunity to increase leads, boost engagement, and enhance the overall user experience (UX) on your site. There are many ways you […]

The end of the year is here, and with it comes a season of excitement and celebration! Whether you’re bundling up in cozy sweaters and snow boots or soaking up the sun in swimsuits, this time of year has something special for everyone. No matter where you are in the world, the final quarter brings […]