New Theme: Independent Publisher
On this Theme Thursday, we’re happy to announce the latest addition to our collection of free…
WordPressers Making a Splash
We read hundreds of blogs and websites every day, from up-and-coming voices and established pros alike. We…
Reinvented Video for WordPress
Today, we’re announcing a complete overhaul of VideoPress, the service that has powered more than 3,000,000,000…
Early Theme Adopters: Gazette
Gazette is a theme that balances rich functionality with a pleasant, non-obtrusive look. Depending on your…
New Theme: Argent
Today we’re happy to debut a new, free portfolio theme, Argent! Argent Meet Argent, a new addition…
A Large-Screen Interface and Filters for Notifications
A few months ago we released a new notifications interface on WordPress.com — we made notifications…
Field Notes: Hispanicize 2015
Automatticians, the people who build WordPress.com, participate in events and projects around the world every day….
New Theme: Lingonberry
It’s Theme Thursday, and we’re happy to present a brand new free theme for your enjoyment….
The Business of Freelancing, Blogging, and Books, According to Author Jennifer Armstrong
First, I should note: I am not related to Jennifer Armstrong. But! I have followed her…
Writers’ block? No problem! Introducing AutoMatton
Here at WordPress.com, we‘re always looking for ways to improve the blogging experience. We pride ourselves…
New Themes: Saga and Satellite
Happy Theme Thursday, ladies and gentlemen! Let’s take a look at our two newest free themes,…
March Blogging U. Courses: Blogging and Photo 101
Registration for March’s Blogging U. courses is now closed, and both courses have started. Check back…
WordPress for iOS: New Visual Editor and More!
WordPress for iOS version 4.8 comes with exciting editor and navigation enhancements. Visual Editor We’re thrilled…
Five Themes for Poets (and Other Text-Loving Bloggers)
Over at The Daily Post, our first poetry-focused Blogging U. course, Writing 201: Poetry, has just entered its…
A Year of Reading the World: A Q&A with Ann Morgan
Several years ago, writer Ann Morgan noticed that she didn’t read much literature from countries outside…
New Themes: Hew and Sobe
Hew is a personal-blogging theme with a distinct identity and a bright splash of colour. Share your…
Five Themes for Writers and Readers
In the past, we’ve highlighted some of our favorite themes for longform enthusiasts and bloggers who…
Notifications just got a boost!
If you’ve been tuning in to Hot Off the Press, you’ll know about recent updates to the…
Im(Press)ive! Your Year in Review
Millions of new sites created and posts published later, 2014 is in the books. We could regale you…
Editors’ Picks of the Year: Notable Reads on WordPress.com
Our editors dove into the archives to resurface top posts published on WordPress.com this year, from…
One Central Hub for All Your Content
Last week, we announced a few updates to the WordPress.com interface, including faster stats and enhanced site…
Upgraded Stats and Navigation Enhancements
We’ve been updating WordPress.com to make it faster and more powerful behind the scenes. We’ve now…
Vote in Today’s US Midterm Elections
Today, across the United States, Americans will go to the polls and vote in the US…
2014 Midterm Elections, Get Out The Vote!
Since 2004, WordPress has set out with an ambitious goal in mind — to democratize publishing…