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If you were wondering if it’s possible to use your own domain with Gmail, then we have your answer. In this article, we’ll show you how to use Gmail with a custom domain for free. As convenient as Google’s email service is, sometimes you need something more to appear professional. A good way to do…
Are you in search of the best Content Management System or CMS platform? We got you covered. Finding the best Content Management System for your website can be overwhelming, especially when there are so many of them. You’ll have to find a platform that can give you a great design, flexibility, numerous functionalities, absolute security,…
Do you want to know “What is WooCommerce? And what’s it used for?” WooCommerce is the most popular eCommerce platform that helps you create your own online store. It comes in the form of a WordPress plugin that you can add to your WordPress site and build an online shop. If you’re trying to understand…
Are you looking for the best WordPress affiliate plugins? If you’re a professional blogger and marketer, affiliate marketing plugins will help you sign up for the affiliate programs. By doing so you can promote others’ products and earn a commission. Or if you’re a product-selling business owner, then these plugins will help you create your…
I am very inspired by creative podcasts. Entertaining guests and the unscripted nature of the conversations make me feel like I am right there, chatting about world affairs or the deep societal transformations of the connected age. I decided to start my own show with a group of friends — loosely about blogging, but delving…
One of the very first steps in building a website is picking a domain name — one that’s memorable, and that tells people who you are. It’s the first part of your site that people encounter, so you want one that’s just right. To make sure you find that just right domain, we’ve renovated WordPress.com’s domain search…
The latest stage in our authentication redesign effort improves signup and site creation on our mobile applications. (WordPress.com offers apps for your Android or iOS device.) Signup To simplify signup, we’ve separated site creation from account creation. Signup now has its own flow guiding you through the process, allowing you to modify information as you…
I like to think that designers solve problems, while artists ask questions. And when the two go hand-in-hand, real magic happens. Why? Because the right question gets answered with the right solution — art asks, and design responds. Here at Automattic we were extremely fortunate to recently get to partner with independent artist and designer…
For more than a decade, the word “blog” has been synonymous with “your home on the web.” And since 2005, WordPress.com has been proud to help you create a unique space that is all yours. Now we’re excited to announce a brand new way to create a unique identity for your website: .blog, a top-level domain extension that…
The new year is a great time to hit refresh and set new goals. If your website looks and feels a little stale, now is the time to make a change! Here are three quick ways to freshen up your personal or business website: Take Inventory Is your content still accurate? Do you need to…
When you create a free website on WordPress.com, your site’s default address will look something like example.wordpress.com. When you’re ready to build your professional presence, buying a custom domain — such as yourgroovydomain.com — is a great next step to personalizing your site and carving out a space for your business online. You can register a domain…
Several years ago, writer Ann Morgan noticed that she didn’t read much literature from countries outside of the United Kingdom and United States — and had yet to dive into stories from around the globe. From this realization, her blog, A Year of Reading the World, was born. You can read about Ann’s journey in…