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Early Theme Adopters: Libre

Out-of-the-box, Libre is an understated, reader-friendly theme that’s already become a WordPress.com favorite. As movie review blog Empty Screens demonstrates, it’s both crisp and classic: Head to the Customizer, though, and you can build on Libre‘s strong foundation to create a site that reflects your unique POV.…

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WordPressers Making a Splash

Web Monkey9 years ago07 mins

We read hundreds of blogs and websites every day, from up-and-coming voices and established pros alike. We love visiting those sites on WordPress.com, but it’s just as rewarding to see other platforms embrace the work of writers, journalists, and artists who regularly publish here, introducing it to new audiences.…

Four Food Blogs to Follow Now

Web Monkey9 years ago03 mins

From sweet to savory, these four fantastic food blogs will satisfy your appetite. If you enjoy eating (and who doesn’t?!), check them out and follow them in your Reader so you won’t miss a dish.…

Reader Refresh

Web Monkey9 years ago03 mins

Today, we’re proud to present an improved version of the WordPress.com Reader. We’ve made the Reader faster, with shorter load times and smoother scrolling. We’ve also improved the way we display posts, so you can now see the highlights of each story at a glance.…

The Business of Freelancing, Blogging, and Books, According to Author Jennifer Armstrong

Web Monkey9 years ago020 mins

First, I should note: I am not related to Jennifer Armstrong. But! I have followed her writing closely over the years — first during her years at Entertainment Weekly, and more recently as the author of books like Mary and Lou and Rhoda and Ted (Simon & Schuster), which offered a definitive history of the classic TV series.…

Writers’ block? No problem! Introducing AutoMatton

Web Monkey9 years ago08 mins

Here at WordPress.com, we‘re always looking for ways to improve the blogging experience. We pride ourselves on taking your suggestions to heart and work tirelessly to create better tools for you.…

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Websites for the Win: Four Home Pages

Web Monkey9 years ago05 mins

We love blogs, but we love websites, too. Small businesses, personal portfolios, non-profit organizations, government websites — bring ’em on! These four sites are each beautiful, effective, and built on WordPress.com.…

Four Themes for Photographers and Photobloggers

Web Monkey9 years ago04 mins

Maybe you’re working on a 365 project, with a photo for each day of the year. With a couple months under your belt, you might be looking for a new theme to showcase your work.…

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A Year of Reading the World: A Q&A with Ann Morgan

Web Monkey9 years ago012 mins

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.…

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Customizing Radcliffe: From Elegant to Eclectic

Web Monkey9 years ago05 mins

A December 2014 addition to our library of themes, Radcliffe stands out with elegant yet modern fonts, large featured images, and clean navigation that gets out of the way and puts your content front and center.…

Around the World in Nine Photos

Web Monkey9 years ago04 mins

It’s in the grip of North American winter that I often dream of escape to warmer climates. Thanks to the WordPress.com Reader and the street photography tag, I can satisfy my travel yen whenever it strikes.…

Field Notes: BlogHer PRO 2014

Web Monkey9 years ago05 mins

Automatticians, the people who build WordPress.com, participate in events and projects around the world every day. Periodically, they report back on the exciting things they do when not in front of a computer — from talking about making great products to using design to tackle social challenges.…

Emoji Everywhere ?

Web Monkey9 years ago03 mins

Emoji? What are they? “Emoji” is a Japanese term meaning “picture character.” It’s a standard for showing smileys and other little symbols inside text. But unlike traditional smileys that are made up of a sequence of letters like :), every emoji has its own letter.…

Back to Blogging: Ten Themes to Inspire You Right Now

Web Monkey10 years ago09 mins

Carving out your very own corner on the web is important to you. You may be a brand-new user on WordPress.com — if so, welcome! — or a veteran blogger returning to an old habit.…