AWS outage? Not a problem for us. Both WordPress.com and @wpvip.com are powered by our own real-time, multi-datacenter infrastructure, not on AWS or any third-party cloud. That means we stay up when others go down. 💪

A nonprofit mission that spans generations deserves a website that lasts just as long. Net Literacy joined WordPress.com’s 100-Year Plan to protect its work in digital and AI education for the next century.

This one’s for the builders: WordPress Studio just leveled up with Blueprints! 🛠️ Blueprints, now in Studio 1.6.0, allow you to predefine your preferred setup once and reuse it as you see fit. Create sites from your own custom Blueprint or pick from a curated set and go live with the quickness. 💨

You can now ask your AI assistant, “How are my posts doing?” and it will actually answer. 😱 WordPress.com just added support for MCP — the open standard that lets AI tools like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor connect securely to your site. 🤝

You don’t need to know programming to create a #WordPress block anymore! With our new experimental AI tool, Telex, you can describe what you want in just a few words and instantly get a working block. 🎉

Did you know that WordPress.com offers FREE online courses that you can take at your own pace, without deadlines and drama? Check the link below and learn how to build a website, blog like a boss, or improve your site’s visibility.

Turn your real hosting recommendations into real income. Our guide shares 10 proven tips to help you build trust, increase clicks, and earn more as a hosting affiliate, even if you’re just starting out. 👇

Want to know who’s really reading your content? 👀 The new Subscribers feature in the Jetpack app puts audience insights in your pocket. 📱 Deets below 👇

Affiliate marketing is one of the easiest ways to start earning online. Our beginner’s guide covers it all, from picking a niche to earning your first commission. Check it out at the link below 👇

Heading to WordCamp US in Portland? Come meet the WordPress.com crew! Deets 👇

New features. More creativity. No expertise required. We recently launched our AI Website Builder, and thanks to your feedback, it’s now better than ever. From improved color palettes to enhanced images to full template editing, there’s even more creativity in your hands. 👇

Studio Sync now features selective push/pull in WordPress Studio! This means incredible granular control. Sync just your theme, a plugin, or even only the DB between your local dev enviro and your live site. Say bye to accidental overwrites and hello to targeted deployments 🎯! youtu.be/rk73aTylnyw

The @automattic.com‬ DevRel team headed to Portugal last week for the #WordPress Lisboa meetup. @juanmaguitar.bsky.social‬ walked through 5 standout dev features in WordPress 6.8—plus a sneak peek at Studio in action ✨ Thanks to WordPress Lisboa for the warm welcome and the devs shaping what’s next.

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Reminder for the Class of 2025: The future is digital, and your website is your VIP pass. Get 25% off your site, on us.

Ever gushed about a five-star ✨read on #BookTok? It might be time to start your own 📚book blog! Build your cozy, bookish nook of the internet and connect with fellow readers. 👇

🎓 Here are some ways that building a personal website can help graduates: ✏️ Share your resume 📚 Show off projects 📝 Start a blog 🔬 Promote research

Students + grads, we want you to own your spot on the internet. So, why not start your next chapter with a bold move: your personal website.

We’re celebrating Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) heritage & talent this month! 🎉 Meet some of the incredible AAPI creators on WordPress.com. From mouth-watering recipes to powerful stories of identity and belonging—find your next read & start your own journey! 🧵

One day, your site’s traffic is booming. The next? Crickets. 🦗 In our new guide, we break down the top reasons website traffic can tank and what you can do to fix it.

From posting countless blogs to creating the backbone of the open web, thank you to everyone who has been building, innovating, and dreaming with @wordpress.org. Happy 22nd birthday to the world's most popular CMS! 🎂

Nominations for the 2025 .ORG Impact Awards are open! 🏆 Know a changemaker using a .org site to power real-world impact? Nominate them (or yourself!) 🧵👇

Looking to share travel content at a destination where you have complete control? 👀✈️ Use WordPress.com as your digital boarding pass. Our latest guide explains how to start a travel blog from scratch to share ~all~ your adventures. 🧵

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Studio for Wordpress.com is constantly evolving with devs in mind. Our newest version introduces one of our most requested features: a new preferences interface. TLDR: More customizability over your site building! 🧵

Tired of making the same block tweaks over and over? 😩 Save your sanity by creating custom block styles in WordPress using JavaScript, theme.json, PHP, or JS. —for themes and plugins! 🧵

Want to showcase YouTube videos, Instagram posts, or even Spotify tracks on your WordPress.com site? This quick tutorial shows how to embed almost anything using embed blocks and custom HTML. 🎥 Watch now: youtu.be/eEL4_WjclqI

Meta descriptions still matter. In fact, they matter more than ever. Our newest post breaks down how to write ones that stand out in search results—and why skipping them is a wasted opportunity. 👇

Staging sites are a great way to test new themes, plugins, design updates, and more, all without impacting your live WordPress site. Check out this short video to learn how to add one to your WordPress.com plan! 👇

Building a site is fun. Managing updates, security, and backups? Not so much. This post explains what managed WordPress hosting is and how it can relieve the stress of running your site. 🧵

Listening to your audience = smarter decisions. 💪 Our newest video explains how to add polls, surveys, and voting buttons to your WordPress site using Crowd Signal. Time to unlock your site’s full feedback potential. 👇

Ever try explaining web hosting, only to get stuck halfway through? Our new blog post lays it out in simple terms—what hosting does, why it matters, and how it fits into launching a site. 👇

1/2 Site speed isn't just technical—it's foundational. Our new post breaks down: ✔️ How to read performance data ✔️ What Core Web Vitals actually mean ✔️ Where WordPress fits in 👇

Managing multiple WordPress sites can quickly become a juggling act, but it doesn’t have to be. In our latest guide, we dive into best practices for managing all your sites from one place, whether you’re running your own portfolio or looking after client projects. 🧵

Save time, work smarter. This new WordPress video covers shortcuts, tools, and workflow tricks you’ll wish you’d known sooner. 👇

Hey, web-building pros 👋 You’re well aware of WordPress and, odds are, Webflow. But which one best suits your needs, and your clients’? We’re breaking down the key differences between these popular website builders, from setup to UX, UI, SEO, and pricing. 🧵

Your website is your internet home base, so ensure your bases are covered with the terminology! Our newest guide breaks down the differences between domains and web hosting. Learn how they compare so you can build websites with complete confidence. 🧵

First impressions happen fast 🏃‍♀️ Our new blog post is all about making your website ✨shine✨ with innovative layouts, branding tips, and real-world inspiration. Even if you’re just starting out building your site, your content deserves great design.

Your website is your internet safe haven, so we want to ensure it stays as secure as possible! 💪🛡️ Check out the latest guide on WordPress maintenance plans, including what comes with them and what essentials WordPress.com already covers for you. 🧵

Your website can’t grow without data. Learn how to connect WordPress and Google Analytics to improve your website performance.

The web is a vast expanse, but we can’t resist flexing that we power a large portion of it. An astounding 43.4% of the internet runs on WordPress. Yes, it’s really that much! 🌎🤯 Learn how we got here in our latest blog post. 🧵

Did you know you can now configure custom domains and add HTTPS support in WordPress Studio? Check out our latest video to learn how 👇 youtu.be/9XcfNpe_H2M

A web host is your site’s home… so pick the right style before making a down payment! 🏡 Check out our new guide that explains the different types of web hosting. From shared to cloud, managed, and unmanaged, WordPress.com has you covered! 🧵

👀 Did you know you can build a gorgeous stacking card effect in WordPress…even if you’re a beginner? Become a stacking card shark with our quick and easy guide from Jamie Marsland (@jamiemarsland.bsky.social)! 🂡

👋 Say howdy to WordPress 6.8! This major update to the WordPress software focuses on streamlining workflows, boosting design capabilities, and making content creation more intuitive. 🎉🧵

Feeling boxed in by Substack? You deserve: • More design freedom • 100% control of your content • No 10% fee cutting into your revenue ✨ Move your newsletter to WordPress.com and make it yours.

Is your sitemap doing its job? This WordPress SEO guide covers: 🧩 What a sitemap actually does 🔍 How to find and check it 📤 Where to submit it 🔧 How to validate it for top visibility 👇

cPanel? Not required here. WordPress.com gives you direct access to dev tools like: 💙 SSH + SFTP 💙 phpMyAdmin 💙 GitHub Deployments You keep the control—without the cPanel clutter.

Just dropped: The new free AI website builder on WordPress.com! Tell AI what you need + get a fully built website in minutes. No coding. No drag-and-drop. No stress. AI handles the layout, images, and text. You can tweak anything—just ask AI!

We’re constantly evolving WordPress Studio, and Version 1.3.9 is no different. 📣 We’ve added two of the most requested local development features: ✅ Custom domains ✅ HTTPS (SSL) support Now, open-source building is even more powerful and flexible. 🧵