Category Archives: Blog

Keeping your WordPress site backed up is essential. Imagine how you’d feel if your website was gone one day and there was no way to get it back. While there are many ways to back up your WordPress site, choosing the right one can be difficult. Each option has its own features and user experience.  […]

If you’re thinking about building a website for the first time, you’re likely to run into a question: do you need web hosting or a website builder? The quick answer: you don’t necessarily have to choose one or the other. Web hosting companies host your site’s files so they are accessible online, while website builders […]

When you’re sifting through a sea of open tabs, how do you quickly find the one you need? I bet it’s by using favicons — the small icon that appears next to a site’s title in your browser tab. Short for “favorite icons,” favicons don’t just appear in browser tabs; you’ll also find them next […]

Ever wish you could just walk into a room and immediately feel like you belong? That’s what going to WordCamp is like. A large part of the magic of WordPress isn’t the software—it’s the community. WordCamp Europe 2025, one of three WordPress flagship events, took place in Basel, Switzerland from June 5th to June 7th. […]

WordPress.com’s parent company, Automattic, has partnered with Out in Tech, the world’s largest community of LGBTQ+ tech leaders and professionals, since 2017. We’re proud to have helped build over 250 websites for nonprofit organizations that support and advocate for LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.  Just in time for Pride Month 2025, a small group of Automatticians, including […]

Want to share your latest reads, land early review copies, or connect with fellow book lovers? If so, it might be time to learn how to start a book blog of your own. Ready to turn the page? Here’s how to claim your bookish home on the web. What is a book blog? A book […]

You did the work, earned the tassel, and crossed the stage. Now what? Whether you’re job-hunting, applying to grad school, or figuring out next steps, now’s the time to build something that sets you apart: a personal website. It’s your digital home base for showcasing your skills, experience, and what makes you you. Show potential […]

Did you know that the first Asians to enter what we now know as the United States were Filipino sailors on Spanish galleon ships who arrived in central California in 1587?  As a proud Filipino-American who only arrived here as part of the wave of Asian immigration to the U.S. in the ‘70s and ‘80s, […]

At WordPress.com, we’re proud to support mission-driven organizations and individuals who use the web to create real-world impact. That’s why we’re excited to share that nominations are now open for the 2025 .ORG Impact Awards, a global celebration of those using .org domains to build a better, more equitable future. What are the .ORG Impact […]

A sudden drop in website traffic can feel like a disaster. One day, everything’s humming along smoothly, and the next, your traffic takes a nosedive with no clear explanation. But this doesn’t mean that your site is doomed. With the right analysis and actions, you can often uncover the cause and recover lost momentum. Why […]