Monkey business for the geek in you!
Overview Tim Hortons and Canada have a symbiotic relationship. The restaurant chain has crafted a brand identity as the largest (and most recognized) coffee and donut franchise in the country. Now, they’re crafting a social identity that contributes to and drives that brand on a global scale. Between targeting the entire nation of Canada as…
We’ve written a lot of Social Spotlights over the past year. And while our writers typically rely on outside observations and research to inform our content, we thought it only fitting to make this spotlight a bit more…personal. After all, personal is what revenue acceleration platform, Drift, does best. That’s why we were thrilled when…
Happy Theme Thursday, everyone! Today we have two new free themes for your perusal. Escutcheon Escutcheon, designed by Automattic’s own Mel Choyce, boasts a smoky color palette and bold typography. It’s a striking theme for writers who want to stand out, with a front page that gives just enough information to entice your readers. Individual…
What if WordPress.com helped you… … update your pages and respond to comments from a desktop app? … manage all your WordPress blogs and sites in one spot, on any device? … spend less time on administration and uploading and more time creating? … find the best content people publish with WordPress every day? What if we rebuilt…
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. Earlier this month, Happiness Engineers Kathryn Presner and David Cole, Theme Wrangler Michelle Langston, and Community Organizer Jen Mylo attended the inaugural Tech…
People all over the world were horrified last week when they saw the picture of a dead Syrian child, Aylan Kurdi, being picked up from the beach in Turkey. His family’s attempt to escape the brutal civil war in their country had ended in tragedy. From Calais to Kos to Lampedusa, the blogging community has been following the…
Today I’m happy to introduce Blask, a free portfolio theme designed by Mel Choyce. Blask Blask is a modern portfolio theme that uses a clean, minimal layout to showcase your work. The bold grid design keeps the spotlight on your projects, and scales to fit any screen size. Blask also lets you share your thoughts and engage in a…
Some of the best photographers and professional photo organizations maintain their homes on WordPress.com. See the world through their eyes. Paul Zizka at Paul Zizka Photography Paul Zizka is a professional mountain landscape and adventure photographer based in Banff, Alberta. His photographs celebrate the power and beauty of the outdoors, from the sprawling backcountry of Canada…
It’s a beautiful day for a new theme! Today, I’m happy to present a free magazine theme, Cerauno. Cerauno Cerauno is a polished, user-friendly theme designed by Mel Choyce. Read moreHow To Create a Multilingual Online Store with WordPressIn Mel’s words: I designed Cerauno with subject bloggers in mind, like food, fashion, or travel bloggers….
Hew is a personal-blogging theme with a distinct identity and a bright splash of colour. Share your thoughts and experiences with readers while connecting through prominently placed social media links. Hew Designed by yours truly, Hew puts your content in the spotlight. With its single column and bold typography, Hew offers a pleasant reading experience across all devices…