Category Archives: Blog

ActivityPub Interview with Evan Prodromou – WordPress.com News

Doc Pop and Evan Prodromou discuss the past, present, and future of ActivityPub and the fediverse. Jeremy Anderberg In this episode of the Fediverse Files, Doc Pop talks with ActivityPub co-creator Evan Prodromou. ActivityPub is a fediverse technology that’s akin to what RSS is for podcasts and blog feeds; it’s the foundational element that connects […]

How Long Does WordPress Maintenance Take? (Beginner’s Guide)

Maintaining a WordPress site is important to ensure its security, performance, and overall health, but it can be time-consuming. That’s why one of the most common questions that beginners ask is: how long does WordPress maintenance take? We’ve been helping users maintain their WordPress sites for many years, and our experience tells us that the […]

How Gravatar is Transforming Online Identity – WordPress.com News

Seven things every WordPress user should know about Gravatar Gravatar, short for Globally Recognized Avatar, is a powerful service from Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com. For over two decades, Gravatar has been the driving force behind billions of avatar views across the web. Beyond WordPress, you’ll find Gravatar powering user profiles on platforms like ChatGPT, […]

How to Automate WordPress SEO

Every website owner I’ve met is incredibly busy creating amazing content, building their brand, and engaging with their audience. They all struggle to find time to work on their site’s SEO. In fact, one of my clients told me that he wished he had a magic button that optimized his site for him. That’s where […]

Introducing Write Brief with AI (Beta) – WordPress.com News

From the team at Jetpack AI comes a new tool that will improve your writing in a flash. Noam Almosnino At WordPress.com, writing isn’t just a task. It’s how we think. Automattic is a globally distributed company, which means our work is almost always done asynchronously. For us, written communication is oxygen. But that communication […]

How to Fix WordPress Stuck in Maintenance Mode (The Easy Way)

When you are managing your WordPress website, there’s nothing quite as frustrating as seeing it stuck in maintenance mode. This can be particularly alarming if you are in the middle of a crucial update or expecting heavy traffic. Maintenance mode can be caused by many factors, from simple file corruption to more complex plugin conflicts […]

12 Best Online Community Platforms in 2024 (Pros and Cons)

Building an online community is a powerful way to engage with your audience, foster meaningful interactions, and drive long-term loyalty. Whether you’re looking to create a social space for your customers, a forum for like-minded individuals, or a support network for your products and services, choosing the right community platform is crucial. On WPBeginner, we […]