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Dec 22, 2022

We hope that 2022 brought you growth, creativity, & learning! The team at WordPress.com is glad to have been able to grow alongside all of you. Take a look back at what we brought to you in 2022. We can't wait to see what you create on WordPress.com in 2023 🎉

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With real-time backups, every change you make to your site is automatically saved. Gone are the days of worrying about your site! With one-click restores, rewind your site back to any point, and get it up and running again in minutes. Learn more: bit.ly/41mxYBx

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💡 Did you know that using Word Count can help boost SEO? Check out this feature in the WordPress Block Editor to help you stay within a word limit, make your content easier to read, or improve your search engine ranking. Learn more: bit.ly/41dbIdP #WordPressTips

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WordPress turns 20 on May 27, 2023

Matt Mullenweg

@photomatt

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Where will you be for WordPress' 20th anniversary? wp20.wordpress.net Lots of meetups planning already, and plenty of time to start one in your location. 😄🎉

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We’ve reached out to clarify things with Twitter. For the time being, your posts will still auto-share to Twitter, but this functionality could be suspended at any moment. We’ll continue to keep you updated on the situation as we learn more. Thanks to everyone for your continued… Show more

We are aware that Twitter hasn’t shut off our API access, so enjoy it while it lasts 🤪

🚀 Prepare for lift-off! Your WordPress website will soar to new heights, as you say goodbye to slow loading times and hello to lightning-fast performance! ⚡ Learn more at wordpress.com/hosting/

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WordPress.com: Build a Site, Sell Your Stuff, Start a Blog & More

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May 8

Psst! Did y’all know we have a TikTok account? Follow us at tiktok.com/@wordpresscom 🤪🤪

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May 8

We're here to help you get the most from the new WordPress.com Site Editor! In our Page Editor vs. Site Editor webinar, our experts show you how to customize all areas of your site using simple point-and-click tools. Free sessions start tomorrow bit.ly/3AVXKlo

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Sophia DeRosia (

) has grown up in the WordPress community, and talks to attendees about her perspective getting started with WordPress at a young age! In her talk, “Growing Up In WordPress, and How I Used That To Start My Career,” she gives great tips to those… Show more

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In the session “Recessions, Inflations, and Business, Oh My! (No, we aren’t in Kansas anymore!)”

@thenevharris

gives advice for WordPress businesses to have the confidence to not only survive in a time of inflation and recessions but to thrive in it! #WCBuf

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We heard from

in the session “Transitioning from Consulting to Products,” where he gave helpful advice for SMB’s and freelancers looking to increase the value of their consulting services & add revenue streams from products! He says “Get started now. Know what you… Show more

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In the session “So You Want to Launch a Podcast…”

@michelleames

gives the crowd her best practices on starting a podcast! Michelle is the creator of

@wpcoffeetalk

, so we know her podcast tips are ones to follow 🎙️ #WCBuf

WordCamp Buffalo speaker Michelle Frechette

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Follow along in this thread to check out some highlights from

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!👇 In her talk “How to Monetize Your WordPress Site Without Spamming it With Ads!”

@_MarybethSmith_

talks about the benefits of affiliate marketing on WordPress sites. She informed us that the global… Show more

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Aaaand they’re off!

is officially underway 🤩 The WordCamp kicked off with an awesome Q&A from all of the speakers. Stayed tuned for some highlights from our favorite sessions today! #WCBuf

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WordCamp Buffalo organizers and speakers on a stage

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May 5

What was the very first website you built?

May 5

Read this. Then, read it again. The impact of WordPress is the most important thing to all of us in this community, and it always will be.

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What's the most effective marketing tactic you've used to promote your business? Share your tips with us & we'll share our favorites! #SmallBiz #SMBs

May 4

What better day to discuss your options for WordPress.com password protection than World Password Day! From securing your account to guarding your content with a required password, you have many options for protecting your site. Learn more at wordpress.com/support/passwo

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May 3

Take this as a sign 🦜

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Check out WordPress.com's video.

May 3

💡Discover the power of Copy Post! Save precious time, keep your creative flow alive, and easily duplicate your content. 😎 Click on Posts/Pages in your dashboard, then on the 3 dots menu and select Copy. The Editor will open with the new, copied content. #WordPressTips

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The mission of WordPress is to democratize publishing for everyone, which ties in beautifully to having a free press 📰 Today, we champion the crucial role of a free, diverse, and independent press in empowering writers around the world 🌎

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Matt Mullenweg

@photomatt

May 2

Really excited for staging sites to launch! These plans also include plug-in auto-updates, best security, 2FA, high frequency CPUs, real-time backups, real-time multi-datacenter failover, and more…

Safely Jazz Up Your Website With Staging Sites on WordPress.com

WordPress.com staging sites enable you to clone your site and test any new changes in a safe environment before going live.

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WordPress.com staging sites are officially here! Take your website creation to the next level and test changes in private to make sure everything goes smoothly — without a blip to your live site. Learn more at wordpress.com/blog/2023/05/0

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May 1

A logo is key 🔑 to your brand's identity and recognition. Make it memorable... and in just a few clicks! Start here: wordpress.com/logo-maker/

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Automattic

@automattic

Apr 30

Check out this awesome feature on our 3 month sabbaticals! These are given to each full-time employee every five years they work for Automattic 🎉

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This HR manager took 3 months off with pay to hike in Europe. Here are the personal and financial benefits of a sabbatical in the private sector. cnb.cx/3s5PBXP

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Apr 29

We wish the outcome had been different, but our customers are always our primary concern. We’re not willing to compromise the experience or value you receive from WordPress.com and

@jetpack

. Feel free to connect with support if you need any help… Show more

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We apologize for any inconvenience this causes for your website and marketing efforts. The Twitter API cost increase is prohibitive for us to absorb without passing a significant price increase along to you, and we don’t see that as an option.

You can still auto-share your posts to Tumblr, Facebook, & Linkedin. You are able to share your posts to Twitter manually by pasting the post link into the body of your tweet. In the near future, we're adding the ability to auto-share to Instagram & Mastodon.

Starting May 1, you will no longer be able to share your WordPress.com posts automatically to Twitter using Jetpack Social. This decision came after a number of conversations with Twitter since their change to the terms and pricing of the Twitter API.… Show more

WordPress.com: Build a Site, Sell Your Stuff, Start a Blog & More

Create a free website or build a blog with ease on WordPress.com. Dozens of free, customizable, mobile-ready designs and themes. Free hosting and support.

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Why Twitter Auto-Sharing Is Coming to an End

Why Twitter Auto-Sharing Is Coming to an End

In early April, we experienced an unexpected suspension of our Twitter API access. This access is what powers Jetpack Social, which in turn helps you automatically share your blog posts to Twitter.…

Apr 28

Do you have a tattoo of your favorite tech? We obviously love WordPress, but let's see your ink!

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Automattic

@automattic

Apr 27

For the 2nd year in a row, Automattic has achieved certification as a Most Loved Workplace! We're a distributed company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with 2,003 Automatticians in 97 countries speaking 124 different languages 💙

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We are the people behind WordPress.com, WooCommerce, Jetpack, Simplenote, Longreads, VaultPress, Akismet, Gravatar, Crowdsignal, Cloudup, Tumblr, Day One, Pocket Casts and more. We believe in making...

Things can go sideways with any website. What's important is that you've got support to get everything back on track. And that's something you can count on us for!

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Apr 26

Thinking about switching up the colors or typography on your site, but want to see it before you make the change? With the newly launched Style Book, you can! Preview colors, typography, embeddable media, & more. Find the option in the Styles sidebar panel, under the "eye" icon.

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