Category Archives: Blog

Today, we’re celebrating 20 years of WordPress.com! We set out to put the power of publishing into everyone’s hands, and since then, millions of you have used it to build amazing things. Our beginnings and our purpose On June 20, 2005, WordPress project co-founder Matt Mullenweg hired Donncha Ó Caoimh (a software developer and WordPress […]

WordPress’s open-source nature gives you true ownership and flexibility for your website. Unlike proprietary site builders, it allows you full control over every aspect of your site — from hosting and design to performance and functionality. This matters because your website is a long-term asset. The platform you choose establishes the foundation for everything you […]

WordPress lets you do almost anything on your site — from publishing blog posts and selling products to, yes, even adding playable games. Games can be a fun extra or even a central part of your website experience. Whether used as digital easter eggs or interactive content, they’re a creative way to surprise visitors and […]

For years, many believed that WordPress was only for blogging: too complicated and too vulnerable to cyberattacks.  These misconceptions spread relentlessly like the viral Labubu dolls. To debunk the most common WordPress myths, I’ll share real success stories backed by my decade of experience working with this platform. By the end of this post, you’ll […]

This Black Friday (Nov 17 – Dec 1, 2025), get your website built for you — free — when you purchase a new annual WordPress.com Business plan. Plus, take 10% off.  That’s over $499 in professional design included at no cost, along with savings on our most powerful plan. Claim your free site build Terms […]

Did you know you can create custom WordPress blocks with AI — just by describing what you want in plain language? With Telex, a free, browser-based tool from Automattic, you can type out your idea for a block and watch it come to life right in your browser.  You can then interact with the block, […]

Artificial intelligence excels at automating repetitive tasks and streamlining tedious workflows — and web development has plenty of those. That’s why using AI tools in your web projects can save you a ton of time and effort. Still, with so many options out there, which ones are actually worth trying? That’s exactly what we’ll cover […]

WordPress.com’s AI website builder helps you create a site using simple language prompts.  Just type what you need and it’ll materialize your vision (like magic!) — no coding or technical skills required. In this guide, I’ll share seven prompts you can use to create and customize a website from scratch with our platform.  Let’s assume […]

Have you ever wondered whether having your WordPress website in multiple languages is worth it, and how much effort it actually takes?  During my recent trip to the Netherlands, I found myself navigating local websites for everything from restaurants to train schedules.  As a non-Dutch speaker, it was such a relief when I could switch […]

Building an audience is one of the most challenging aspects of creating online content. You pour your energy into writing, publishing, and refining your work, but finding readers who genuinely connect with what you create takes time and effort. What if your readers could help your blog grow? What if the writers you love could […]