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Few websites contain just text. Most will feature a combination of images, audio, video and downloadable files. While the built-in WordPress media library does a decent job, it isn’t the most elegant or most efficient solution. That’s where WordPress file manager and media library plugins come in. Read moreHow To Choose A WordPress Theme –…
The WordPress Editor is a powerful tool that can help bring your design ideas to life but one of the best parts is, you don’t have to start from scratch. Building sophisticated designs can be as easy as picking Patterns from our growing library, and snapping them together to create beautiful-looking posts and pages. As…
Are you confused about which affiliate marketing WordPress themes to choose? Then, this article is just for you. We’ve listed below the best affiliate marketing WordPress themes. Affiliate marketing can be considered one of the easiest ways to earn money online. All you have to do is put some affiliate links. And, you’ll keep getting…
Do you want to know what’s the difference between WordPress Pages vs Posts? If you’re thinking of adding new content to your WordPress site, then it’s essential to know which type of content to add. Pages and Posts are the two primary forms of content supported by WordPress and it’s important to learn when to…
Are you looking for the best WordPress speed optimization plugins and tools? Wondering how to make your WordPress site load faster? Then you’ve come to the right place. Website speed is one of the key factors affecting your site’s growth and success. If your site is fast-loading and smooth, then your visitors may love it…
CollectiveRay has been featured in several prestigious web design publications, including SitePoint, CSS-Tricks, WPMUDEV, WebDesignerDepot, WebDesignLedger to name only a few, but the list keeps on growing. Our most recent award has been the selection of our site and services for a 2020 Premier WordPress Web Designer Award by BeAligned. As a company that has…
Wondering how to install a WordPress plugin? If you have just installed WordPress, then adding plugins is the next thing you’ll want to do. If you don’t know how to do it, then here we’ve got a solution for you. Frankly, installing a plugin is a simple and easy thing that anyone can do. You just…
Automattic — a leader in publishing and e-commerce software and the parent company behind the industry-leading brands WordPress.com, WooCommerce, WordPress VIP, Jetpack, Tumblr, and more — was awarded a coveted spot on the prestigious Forbes Cloud 100 list, the annual ranking of the world’s top private cloud companies. In partnership with Bessemer Venture Partners and…
Publishing WordPress content on Twitter just got a whole lot easier. You can already bring single Tweets or threads, also known as Tweetstorms, over from Twitter to WordPress, and now we’re bringing the process full circle. With just two extra clicks, you can transform your entire blog post into a Twitter thread. By publishing your…
As your website grows, it becomes challenging for visitors to find exactly what they need. Being prolific and publishing lots of posts and pages is a net positive for engaging and growing your audience, but it also means visitors may be more likely to find content that isn’t relevant to their interests. This is where…
Video has quickly become one of the most engaging mediums on the internet. Whether you have a personal blog, virtual classroom, business vlog, collaboration website for your team, or something in between, there’s no doubt that you’ve come across video as a way to build and engage your following. By 2022, online videos will make…
If you’re a WordPress user, WooCommerce needs no introduction. It is one of the most customizable eCommerce platforms on the market and runs a significant portion of commerce across the world online. But what if you want to use a WordPress Membership plugin? That’s where WooCommerce Membership comes into play! Even if you don’t run…
Following the massive Australian bushfires earlier this year, I was motivated to act within my role as a data scientist at Automattic to help fight anthropogenic climate change. Together with colleagues from across the company, we formed an employee resource group focused on sustainability. We are pleased to announce that as a result of our…
With our growing suite of payment features, we want to make it easier for you to earn money on WordPress.com. With the Donations block, you can now accept credit and debit card payments for all types of donations, earning revenue and growing your base of supporters. Collect donations, tips, and contributions on your website to…
With the introduction of the Block editor, the WordPress.com Classic Editor was set for retirement at the beginning of June. We pushed that back a bit to make time for more changes that ease the transition to the Block editor — and now it’s time! The WordPress editor empowers you to create pages and posts…
The world is mobile, and your visitors and customers expect to be able to easily contact you using their mobile device. With WordPress.com’s new WhatsApp button, you can provide a one-click, secure way for people to open WhatsApp, with your phone number and a message pre-filled. Insert the WhatsApp button with your phone number and…
We wanted to make it easier to manage posts and pages when you’re working within the Block Editor. With the Block Editor Sidebar you can view, create, edit, and manage posts and pages right from the Block Editor! Wait, another sidebar? Have you ever finished editing something and then needed to make a quick…
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…
P2 powers internal collaboration at WordPress.com — and now it’s free for everyone. As more collaboration is happening remotely and online — work yes, but increasingly also school and personal relationships — we’re all looking for better ways to work together online. Normally, teachers hand out homework to students in person, and project leaders gather…
At the Official WordPress.com Growth Summit, the two-day virtual conference running twice from August 11-13, you’ll have access to about 50 speakers and presenters across 90+ breakout sessions and keynote conversations. The varied lineup will appeal to new and established bloggers; professionals in tech, media, and marketing; and anyone ready to build or expand their…