WordPress.com launches a free AI-powered website builder

WordPress.com launches a free AI-powered website builder

Hosting platform WordPress.com on Wednesday launched a new AI website builder that allows anyone to create a functioning website using an AI chat-style interface. The feature, which is being made available to WordPress users for free, is targeted at entrepreneurs, freelancers, bloggers, and others who need a professional online presence, the company says. At this…

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WordPress maker Automattic lays off 16% of staff

WordPress maker Automattic lays off 16% of staff

Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com, Tumblr, WooCommerce, and a range of other online services, is reducing its workforce. The layoffs will impact 16% of staff across divisions, an Automattic blog post published Wednesday reveals. Ahead of the layoffs, Automattic’s website listed 1,744 employees, which means north of 270 people may have lost their jobs. (Automattic…

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#Top Features to Look for in a WordPress Directory Plugin

#Top Features to Look for in a WordPress Directory Plugin

What sets a lucrative directory website apart from an average one?  Studies show that slow-loading directories lose 53% of mobile users, while outdated search filters drive visitors away. Result? Your revenue opportunities slip through the cracks. A powerful WordPress directory plugin ensures lightning-fast speed, scalable growth, and multiple revenue streams. Features like advanced search filters,…

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#Best WordPress plugins to improve SEO by Kinsta

#Best WordPress plugins to improve SEO by Kinsta

A look at popular WordPress SEO plugins to boost rankings, improve site speed, and optimize content. Your WordPress site might be packed with great content and stunning visuals, but without proper search engine optimization (SEO), it could be hard to find.  SEO ensures your site gets noticed, eventually driving traffic to your content and boosting…

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WordPress maker Automattic lays off 16% of staff

#Matt Mullenweg deactivates WordPress contributor accounts over alleged fork plans

Automattic CEO and WordPress co-creator Matt Mullenweg has deactivated the accounts of several WordPress.org community members, two of whom he says planned to spearhead a new fork of the open source WordPress project. While community criticism of WordPress’s governance isn’t new, the latest brouhaha kicked off back in September when Mullenweg publicly chastised WP Engine, a…

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#The WordPress vs. WP Engine drama, explained

#The WordPress vs. WP Engine drama, explained

This story has been updated throughout with more details as the story has developed. We will continue to do so as the case and dispute are ongoing. The world of WordPress, one of the most popular technologies for creating and hosting websites, is going through a very heated controversy. The core issue is the fight…

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