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In April 2021, Google changed how they assess content which ‘reviews’ products and services. The “Product…
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We’ve written a lot of Social Spotlights over the past year. And while our writers typically…
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Expert Advice: How to Improve Remote Education Collaboration
As we’re witnessing with schools and learning communities around the world, education is shifting dramatically. With…
Industry Experts and Pro Bloggers Come Together to Inspire, Teach, and Help You (and Your Site) Succeed
At the Official WordPress.com Growth Summit, the two-day virtual conference running twice from August 11-13, you’ll…
Electric Literature Moves to WordPress — Here’s How an Indie Publisher Thrives on the Open Web
Electric Literature launched 10 years ago in Brooklyn, New York, as a quarterly print journal with…
Announcing Free .blog Subdomains
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The Best of WordPress.com: Summer Edition
Hi everyone! Here’s a snapshot of some of the excellent WordPress.com community advice, insights, and updates…
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The popular Independent Publisher design is a WordPress theme that has long been beloved for its…
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